Nick Ray

When not exploring the globe for Lonely Planet, Nick writes articles for leading magazines and newspapers, including The Sunday Times and Wanderlust, and leads and lectures on tours for leading travel companies. He also works as a location scout for the world of television and film, including Tomb Raider, and countless documentaries for the BBC, Discovery and National Geographic. He currently lives in Phnom Penh.

Tremble in the Jungle - Congo

Article by Nick Ray, February 2006

A country with a horribly sad history and unstable future, but an immense and beautiful landscape and yes, majestic mountain gorillas. Read the full article ›

Tags: Democratic Republic of Congo

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