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Jan 5, 202617 min read

Where to go for a first-time safari in Africa

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Jul 10, 20258 min read

The most overlooked gems of the Roman Empire

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Jun 11, 20255 min read

Packing like a pro: The ultimate guide to what to bring

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Jan 12, 20239 min read

How African safari lodges are putting local creativity front and center

Nelson Mandela's old prison cell.

Jul 14, 20227 min read

10 places to learn about the life of Nelson Mandela in South Africa

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Dec 22, 20198 min read

All aboard the Slumber Express: family travel by night train

Shot from the inside of a 4WD, the image looks past the female drive to a huge elephant outside the front window.

Oct 31, 20196 min read

Are you ready for a self-drive safari in Africa?

An elegant canvas tent held up by angled metal poles sits suspended beneath an acacia tree on the savanna; there are comfy chairs sitting outside the large tent.

Oct 22, 20195 min read

A day on safari in Africa: what you can expect in camp and in the wild

Oct 16, 20197 min read

Travelling to Africa with my young daughters: a father's story

Rihanna at the BET Awards Show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on 23 June 2019; she wears a black leather coat, a sparkly silver necklace and is playfully sticking her tongue out.

Jul 15, 20195 min read

Where to travel based on your favourite Rihanna song

A large overland truck looks much like a piece of lego as it sits on the red Namibian soil surrounded by massive, bulbous rock monoliths at Spitzkoppe @ Sarah Reid / Lonely Planet

May 16, 20195 min read

Africa: what to expect on an overland tour

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Mar 1, 20197 min read

Serendipity: the reward for getting lost on your travels

Jamestown, St Helena

Dec 7, 20181 min read

Reaching one of the world’s remotest islands just got easier

Passengers on a truck in Africa

Nov 27, 20187 min read

Strangers turned saviours: the unsung heroes we met on the road

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Oct 1, 20188 min read

Picking the right set of wheels for a classic road trip

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Sep 6, 20187 min read

Best places for a second go at life’s firsts

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Columns at the archaeological site of Thugga/Dougga with the valley of Oued Khalled beyond..

Aug 28, 20188 min read

Five best day trips from Tunis

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Jul 11, 20187 min read

Strap yourself in: the world's most extreme road trips

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Apr 18, 20187 min read

Highway to hell: road trip fails and how to avoid them

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