Africa

When the Norfolk Hotel first opened in 1904, Kenya, or British East Africa as it was known, was a hunting ground for big-game hunters and The Norfolk Hotel was a favourite watering hole pre- and post expeditions. Wealthy visitors from Europe, escaping from freezing northern winters, and younger sons of...

Voluntourism is thriving. The concept of volunteering while travelling has been gaining popularity over the last five to 10 years. Some experiences are free but many actually cost you a premium for the experience. The idea is to visit unusual and exotic places while becoming part of a community working...

A tour of Soweto South Africa reveals the heart and soul of Johannesburg. The images of burning cars and riots of the 1980s are long gone. These days, the people of Soweto are filled with optimism. South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 soccer World Cup created further opportunities for...

When I first travelled to Morocco, I'd heard about a lot of the tourist hotspots, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Casablanca. Agadir wasn't on my travel list, however, until I visited the area for surfing. Immediately I fell in love with this part of Morocco. Agadir is a relaxed and laid-back city,...

A safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National park will have your heart thumping wildly. That's because you're likely to be on foot, with not much between you and the animals. I realise the power of these animals when I encounter an elephant stamping its feet and fluttering its ears. "Try not...

Political turmoil in Zimbabwe, riots in South Africa and tribal wars in Kenya has created an opportunity for politically stable Zambia to become one of Africa’s hottest tourist destinations. Zambia shares one of the world’s largest waterfalls with Zimbabwe. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Victoria Falls is a breathtaking natural...