Craft Beer in South Africa: A Beer Lover’s Guide
You know I love Africa. And you know I love beer. And you probably can guess that I jump at the opportunity to combine the two – and South Africa is an ideal destination to do so. The craft beer…
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The Hidden Gems of Morocco: A Journey Off the Beaten Path
Morocco unfolds as an intricate mosaic of history, culture, and landscapes, inviting the intrepid traveller to venture beyond its famed cities into the heart of its lesser-known wonders. From the tranquil beauty of the Atlas Mountains to the serene shores…
Setting Sail from Gibraltar and Exploring Northern Morocco
Gibraltar is the perfect place to charter a bareboat for a sailing holiday to Northern Morocco. The close proximity means that within a ten-day spell you can travel to various cities within the Maghreb. Here are five wonderful locations for…
Trip report: Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park (Part 2)
Introduction In November last year I was invited on a familiarisation trip to Zimbabwe with my good friends and partner company, Imvelo Safari Lodges. These are arranged for travel agents and tour operators from outside the country so that they…
Top 10 Best Places to Travel in Africa in 2024
You know I love Africa, right? You should already be planning your trip of a lifetime with The Grown-up Travel Company after all. From wildlife safaris to cultural immersions, Africa offers some of the most diverse and rewarding travel experiences…
Road Tripping in South Africa: Part 1 – The Escarpment
I love it when a lack of a plan comes together You may remember that in April I used frequent flyer points to fly to Johannesburg where I would meet the rest of the group for our Botswana safari. As…
African Christmas celebrations – combining the modern with the traditional
Christmas in Africa is a vibrant and culturally rich celebration that offers a refreshing departure from the traditional holiday festivities. With over 350 million Christians on the continent, Africa embraces Christmas with its unique blend of customs and traditions. While…
Kenya Travel Guide – Everything You Need to Know for an Amazing Trip
Our Comprehensive Kenya Travel Guide Starts Here! Introduction With its expansive savannahs, immense diversity of wildlife, stunning beaches along the Indian Ocean coast, and fascinating cultural experiences, Kenya is one of Africa’s most captivating travel destinations. This comprehensive guide…
Nairobi Travel Tips: The Pulse of Adventure and Culture
I LOVE Nairobi. There, I’ve said it. Apparently this is a controversial thing to say, but controversial only to those who do not understand the place. Don’t be like them. To help you in that, here are some of my…
Why visit Malawi: The ultimate guide for Grown-up Travellers
Africa has many gems – so why visit Malawi? As the founder, owner and travel designer at our sister operation, The Grown-up Travel Company. I specialize in creating fully personalized trips to Africa for discerning travellers who want more than…
Why Are African Safaris So Expensive?
Hi folks, Andy here. As you know, I’m the guy behind this blog – which has been going for an incredible 12 years now. But you may not know that I am also the guy behind a kind of “sister”…
Oh lordy, yet another 13 reasons why…you need to visit Africa
So, here we go again then? Yup. As you’ll recall, we kicked off with 13 reasons why to visit Africa, and before long followed it up with Another 13 reasons why you have to visit Africa. And you may also…