Berlin is made up of different districts all with their own unique characteristics. We based ourselves in Friedrichshain in the east of the city, an…
Karima
Karima greeted us with such a relaxed and friendly welcome that it became one of our favourites stopovers. In-spite of its seeming obscurity this town…
Intriguing Islamic Cairo
Wandering around the Islamic district of Cairo is one of the best ways to see what everyday life is like in the city. Narrow noisy…
Karat-Konso and Strawberry Fields – Some unsuccessful volunteering that lead us South
Konso is the capital of the Konso region and the gateway to exploring South Omo. Home to a variety of tribes including the Mursi, who…
It’s Called Addis Ababa
“There is a place, far, far away, it’s called Addis Ababa”, this is what we were singing as we disembarked after four bottles of red…
Tchouk – The Cider of Benin
Missing the sweet taste of cider we were delighted to come across tchouk (pronounced chu-ku-tu), millet beer which is brewed locally by women and popular…
Everybody Loves Tea Tea Tea Tea Tea
A custom we have been particularly happy to discover is the Senegalese love of tea. Forget having a quick cuppa, tea here is all about the…