Reflections on something awful and violent that happened to us in such a beautiful part of the world. Seeking rainbows amidst rain in Livingstone, Zambia.

This article explores the risks of food poisoning for travellers venturing abroad, particularly in regions like Asia and Africa where food safety standards may differ significantly. It discusses the challenges of cultural differences in food preparation, sanitation issues, and the lack of medical access in remote areas. The article offers practical tips for safe eating and hydration while traveling. Additionally, it provides guidance on what to do if you experience food poisoning, ensuring that your culinary adventures remain enjoyable and free from health concerns.

We spent five glorious days on the tropical island of Zanzibar in Tanzania over Christmas. In the brief hiatus that we managed to tear ourselves away from the beaches, we ventured out on a boat trip to go swimming with wild dolphins and snorkelling over reefs.

It doesn’t always make sense to travel by land across borders, especially in Africa where distances can be huge, and there can be political tension or visa issues at border points. However, the route between Nairobi and Arusha is only around 5.5 hours, including a 1 hour stop at the border. It was also massively cheaper and more eco-friendly than flying, so it felt like a no brainer. Travelling by land also feels like more of an adventure, and allows us to see more of the countries we visit.

Lake Naivasha is a huge freshwater lake around 100km north of Nairobi in Kenya. It’s home to tonnes of wildlife and birds, as well as being close to Hells Gate and Mount Longonot. The main attraction: hippos. Get up close and personal with these huge animals, both in and out of the water. Read our guide to find out how.

Have you ever wanted to see Africa’s incredible species of animals in the wild? Have you thought of going on a safari? How about a safari with a unique difference—one where there’s no vehicle at all. We cycled around Hells Gate National Park in Kenya and it was one of our favourite safari’s throughout the whole of Africa. Here’s why…

If you're looking for a spa experience to revive your body and mind after safari excursions, look no further than Victoria Falls Safari Spa. Located just outside Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe, it blends soothing ambience with luxury treatments and wildlife viewing from the infinity pool. Here’s how to book your visit and get the most out of it.

A once in a lifetime dining experience awaits you here at The Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar. Not only are you eating on a rock out in the Indian Ocean, but the food is absolutely incredible, the staff are fantastic and the ambiance is great. The memories of your visit here will last long after you’ve left the island!

Come with us as we cruise down the Zambezi river at sunset, witnessing wildlife in its’ natural habitat, gazing in wonder at the sunset and enjoying unlimited drinks on board. Let us help you decide between a cruise from the Zambian side or the Zimbabwean side of the border, and consider the pricing and inclusions of these tours.

We knew that there were load-shedding operations in place in Zambia before we travelled here, however, we didn’t quite realise the extent of the power outages and the impact they would have on us whilst here as digital nomads. We have attempted to refocus our perspective to also look at the situation through the eyes of locals and residents, and how difficult it must be for local businesses. This is a few lines on our thoughts on the subject.

As a lover of animals and a staunch advocate that they should be in their natural habitats, I found myself struggling with the idea of visiting the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. After some research and a visit, here are my thoughts on whether or not the centre makes for an ethical tourism destination…

With vast, open, sweeping plains in front of you, and the city of Nairobi at your back, Nairobi National Park is unique in that you could be taking pictures of wild animals in their natural habitat, with a backdrop of skyscrapers. Animals in the park are numerous and include giraffe, zebra, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, hippo, and many more. You are almost guaranteed to spot wildlife on a game drive through the park. These are our top tips to make your day in Nairobi National Park more enjoyable and stress free – so you can focus on the wildlife!

Whether you’ve never been to an airport lounge before or you’re an airport lounge connoisseur, this blog will guide you through our experience at an airport lounge in Heathrow and will help you decide whether they are really worth the money. Jetting off somewhere soon? Read more to decide how to start your trip.

Being a digital nomad can be full of ups and downs. One of the biggest things we’ve found is that no matter how much you research and plan, sometimes when you land in a place it can be frustrating and difficult to get your work done. This guide to being a digital nomad in Cairo will hopefully help you to prepare yourself. It isn’t a pretty picture - with poor and intermittent wifi, blocking of VPN’s and a lack of coworking spaces in the city, Cairo is a difficult place for us nomads to survive. Read our guide to find out more.

If you, like us, have a soft spot for sleeper trains, you’ll be pleased to hear that the services in Egypt are well run and enjoyable! We got the service from Cairo to Luxor and collected all our top tips into one useful guide to save you time and effort when travelling. From booking tickets to our experience on board, everything is here in one place. So, if you’re looking for information on the sleeper train between Cairo and Luxor in Egypt, look no further. And, like it says in the picture of the on-board bathroom, “Enjoy the Calming Experience”!

Most people head down to Luxor or Aswan to take a boat trip on the Nile, however, this is actually a long way from Cairo and getting to/from these places is time consuming. If you’re short on time and want to make sure you get that iconic boat trip on the River Nile ticked off your bucket list, a cruise from Cairo city itself is a great option for you.

Seeking somewhere to work whilst nomading your way through the Balkans? Look no further than Saranda Coworking space - the only one in the Southern Albanian city. We spoke to founder Simona Ondrejkova to find out what inspired her to open a coworking space this beautiful city.

Our recent trip to Scotland saw us visiting the archipelago of the Outer Hebrides in our motorhome. We paid for campsites now and then when we wanted electricity to charge our devices but most nights we were looking for free places to park overnight. This blog lists the best places to park overnight for free in the Outer Hebrides.

Sustainable travel is something that we all need to be considering when thinking about our next holiday or travel plans. This blog contains loads of information on sustainable travel - what it is and how you can easily become a more sustainable traveller as well as how housesitting fits in with sustainable travel.