The Gambia: A Small West African Country with a Big Smile

Travel photographer and writer Kathryn, from ‘Travel with Kat’, tells us about West Africa's The Gambia and an exciting day at a traditional Jola Festival. The Gambia is a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it! The smallest country on mainland Africa, The Gambia, is on the Atlantic coast and is surrounded on three sides by its much...more

Cape Verde – 5 Must See’s & Must Do’s….5 Must See’s & Must Do’s

[Sponsored Content] Harriet Chubb shares some of the best spots to visit in Cape Verde. After never really considering myself a ‘fly & flop’ holidaymaker; (mostly I would prefer the term ‘intrepid traveller’ or ‘off the beaten track explorer’) when I was confronted with our annual holiday choice and the suggestion of a not-so-beachy...more

Johannesburg’s Top 5 History and Culture Spots

[Sponsored Content] Guy Arnold shares Johannesburg, South Africa's top five spots for tourists who like a little history and culture with their travel. During a stay in South Africa’s largest city, my destination Johannesburg, and thanks to Jozi’s stretching-for-the-sky tower blocks and sprawling green parks, I found myself somewhat overwhelmed...more

Best Places to Eat in Mombasa, Kenya

[Sponsored Content] Guy Arnold shares his favorite places to grab a bite to eat in the Kenyan city of Mombasa. Lying just on the Indian Ocean, Kenya’s eastern city of Mombasa is the second largest in the country. During a visit, I was lucky enough to get a taste (sorry) of the local cuisine in some quality Kenya restaurants. Here are five of my...more

Help Camp Ohana's Clean Water Project in Kenya

I know you hear about saving starving children and providing clean water and stopping genocide and all the rest of the world's problems all the time.  And it can be pretty easy to tune it all out.  We've all got our own problems to focus on, sure, but it's sometimes it's good to just give. The Camp Ohana Foundation needs your help, but don't worry...more