In Photos: The 9 Best Tombs In Egypt (Ranked By Wow Factor)
The Ancient Egyptians constructed stunning tombs for their kings and nobles. The most famous place to find them is around Luxor and the Valley of …
Africa
From Kenya to Morocco and from safaris to climbing Kilimanjaro, all my blog posts about Africa can be found here
Demystifying Gorilla Trekking: Permits, Planning And Packing
Planning your gorilla trek can be a confusing experience – there are tonnes of websites out there offering different or patchy information, a lot of …
My Luxury Uganda Safari Itinerary: Into Africa’s Wild Places
Choosing a safari can be overwhelming. There are so many countries to visit, and so many different companies offering different routes, different experiences, and different …
10 Great (And One Unusual!) Things To Do In Entebbe Uganda
**I just got back from another visit to Entebbe Uganda, so this post has been freshly updated!** When you arrive in Uganda, the chances are …
In Photos: An Expert Guide To Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda
** This post was written in 2019 but has been fully updated for 2026, following my return visit to Uganda and second chimpanzee tracking experience. …
In Photos: 32 Best Things To Do In Uganda
** This post has been newly revised and updated as of November 2025 ** Uganda! A country of rolling green hills, misty valleys and craggy …
My Epic Uganda Itinerary In 2 Weeks (By A Safari Expert)
** This post has been newly revised and updated November 2025** I’ve spent a lot of time in Uganda. My first visit was a few …
8 Must-See Ancient Egyptian Temples (Ranked By Wow Factor)
Let me start with a confession: I’m not really into cruising. Being trapped on a huge floating hotel and shuffling round after tour groups isn’t …
Best Camera For Wildlife Photography: Gear, Lenses And More
If you’re just getting into wildlife photography, or you’ve booked your first wildlife photography trip, welcome to the start of a lifelong passion. I cannot …
9 Tips For A Botswana Budget Safari Without Luxury Prices
This post was supported by Bush Ways, who hosted me for five nights in Botswana. They did not tell me what to write – this …
Birds In Botswana: 40 Stunning Species To See On Safari
I wouldn’t call myself a birder or birdwatcher. I don’t count species, and I don’t have a subscription to one of those apps that can …
Things To Do In Victoria Falls: My Ideal 2 Day Itinerary
I spent four days in Victoria Falls town on a travel writing assignment. While there, I was hosted by Victoria Falls Safari Lodge who asked …
Botswana Rainy Season: Here’s Why It’s A Great Time To Visit
Most normal people try to avoid going on holiday when it’s raining. We want clear, blue skies, warm sunshine, and mild temperatures. We don’t want …
Hiking Kenya’s Loita Hills On A Maasai Walking Safari
This trip to go hiking in Kenya’s Loita Hills was hosted by Walking Wild Adventures. I don’t accept freebies or payment in exchange for positive …
Affordable Botswana Safaris: My Bargain Wildlife Trip Review
I spent five nights on an affordable Botswana safari as a guest of Bush Ways in exchange for some blog posts and social media. I …
What Happens On An African Photo Safari: Are They Any Good?
NOTE: My African photo safari in Botswana was gifted by Pangolin Photo Safaris in exchange for this blog post and some social media. They did …
Which Is The Best Botswana Safari Lodge? My Favourites With Photos
This blog post was supported by the Botswana Tourism Organisation and Desert & Delta Safaris. I have not been told what to write; all opinions …
Shompole Wilderness Lodge In Kenya: My Complete Review
I stayed at Shompole Wilderness Lodge as a guest of Walking Wild Adventures who run small group safari and hiking trips in Kenya and Namibia. …