Places that are remote and empty have their own special kind of beauty. Iceland was one such place that evoked a sense of awe by its...

SUDAN! (not Egypt.) There are a handful of countries which have a tight grip on my imagination. The Sudan is one of them. I cannot...

Once, I'd encountered a fruit bat in Mauritius that had hit an electric wire and fallen down. I'd taken it home, fed it fruits and let it...

The super sweet scotsman spoilt me silly in Sine Saloum (say that 10 times fast). After the epic stay in Souimanga Lodge, we headed...

There is one place in Senegal which is wild, watery, and magical in ways that I hadn't experienced before: the Sine Saloum biosphere....

The best kind of places are the ones which inspire both conversation and quiet contemplation, and the best kind of travel companions are...

I wrote and rewrote the start of this blog multiple times, before realising there is no "right" way of writing about Ile de Goree, the...

During the pandemic, I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to visit more African countries, courtesy of travel restrictions...

Sometimes, the best decisions are the most spontaneous and irrational ones. After COVID-19 scuppered my plans for an Easter getaway in...

Doho Lodge is a prime example of how Ethiopia isn't making the most of its tourism potential. Some places in Ethiopia are frankly...

Life in Addis Ababa can get a bit heavy at times (most of the time). Endless meetings. Constant work pressure. Daily frustrations. Dust....

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Ethiopia, the historical city of Ankober is a great option for a one-night staycation away...

Warning: there's a lot of pictures of tents in this post. "Every person has two homes - where they come from and Egypt", quipped Adil,...

Going out of Addis to dance!

The Coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives. At the eve of New Year 2020, I had headed to the airport in Addis Ababa, only to be told...