Crossing into Sub-Saharan Africa on the waters of the Nile was an allure we could not resist. There are two ways of getting from Aswan…
Black-Market Cash
When embarking on a trip to Sudan it is worth knowing that the currency is hard to find. At the time of travel it was…
Laid-Back Elephantine Island
Elephantine Island is a traffic-free retreat, brimming with wildlife and steeped in generations of proud identity. Known in Ancient Egypt for its strategic position and…
Industrious Garbage City
At the recommendation of Tash’s cousin, Rebecca, a past Cairo resident, we took a day trip to a ward of the city we may not…
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…
Drinking Tej and Trading with the Tribes in Key Afer
As the packed mini-bus that brought us to Key Afer sped into the distance it felt like we had been stranded in the middle of…
Exploring Konso’s Hilltop Heritage
The beautiful southern region of Ethiopia is home to a collection of unique tribes who’s traditional lifestyles have remained remarkably unchanged for what is believed…
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…
Ghana-rama
Ghana is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, after finding oil off the coast international investment has been pouring in. Beautiful, vibrant and…
Pure Water – 2013’s Top 5 Vintage’s
Although not known for its fine wines West Africa is the region for Pure Water (known locally as Pyaar Waata or Sachet du l’Eau). Locally…