Having travelled extensively for more than 25 years in 21 African countries, from Namibia to Nigeria, Cape Town-based guide book author Lizzie Williams has enjoyed a full range of experiences. Above all, she’s learnt some secrets for getting the best out of Africa, and they’re largely a question of attitude. Here’s her advice to help […]
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John Gunn lives in London, spending much of his time working with social start-ups and entrepreneurs. Fascinated by the unique culture of entrepreneurship he has seen in Rwanda, he partnered up with his sister Cate (a professional photographer) and a Kigali-based social business accelerator (African Entrepreneur Collective) to create a coffee table book that shines […]
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An insider’s overview from the experts at Steppes Travel. Why visit? They say that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the country around which all other African countries revolve and that you can only truly know Africa if you know the DRC. Two-thirds the size of Western Europe and home to nearly 300 different […]
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Mike Unwin goes in search of the greater bushbaby Early evening in the bush. The first stars appear overhead as the last embers of sunset fade on the horizon. Above the crackle of your campfire comes the discreet chirrup of a scops owl. A perfect moment: serenity and reflection at the end of a bumpy, […]
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When you think of this West African country, food might not be the first thing to come to mind. However, cuisine plays a major role in its culture, and there’s rarely a social gathering not accompanied by culinary delights. Lizzie Williams gives us a taste of some of the nation’s traditional dishes The variety of […]
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Morocco expert Alan Palmer recalls a chance encounter with a lone goatherd in the wild Atlas which proved the renowned warmth and generosity of Berber hospitality, and left a lasting impression. As we stood on the crest of a barren hillside, so barren that only stones could be cultivated there, and stared into the darkening […]
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If you owe IRS over $50K and aren’t paying, prepare to lose your U.S. passport, warns IRS. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2019/02/27/want-to-travel-irs-warns-u-s-passports-in-jeopardy-if-you-owe-52k-in-taxes/
A small Milwaukee bar decided to infuse coconut milk with breakfast cereal for a cocktail. That cocktail, called Oops, Not Berry’s, has become one of the bar’s signature drinks. Forbes – Forbes Travel Guide https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanettehurt/2019/02/26/oops-theres-some-cereal-milk-in-my-craft-cocktail/
