South Africa – A Zulu Village Dance
I have been lucky enough to travel to South Africa on a recent school trip. It took two years of fundraising by all the young people and their parents to gather enough money to give…
South Africa: Pilanesberg Game Reserve and National Park
I woke early in Johannesburg and was excited as I had booked a safari to Pilanesberg Game Reserve and National Park. It’s an early start but for what lay ahead that did not matter.. In…
Must-Visit Attractions in Zanzibar: A Tropical Paradise Awaits
Welcome to Zanzibar, a pristine tropical paradise that will take your breath away. With its crystal clear turquoise waters, palm-fringed white sandy beaches, and vibrant local culture, Zanzibar is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking…
Gambia – Portraits of Beauty, Elegance and Dignity
I went to Gambia thinking the hardest aspect of the country to capture would be the people. I’m not a natural portrait photographer and was a little nervous of asking the locals if it was…
Gambia – A Village Kumpo Dance
This Kumpo dance was held in the village of Kanuma, Gambia and was held in celebration of the “Light Up the Village Project” which sponsored by The Gambia Experience. A Kumpo is a mythical figure…
Gambia – Light Up a Village
Most of us take switching on the lights after dark for granted but in large parts of the world it is not as easy as flicking the switch. Which is why it was so fantastic…
Gambia – A Visit to Mason Nursery School
I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to visit the local nursery school when I was staying at the Mandina Lodges. My guide Mamadi and I walked for 20 minutes or so through the…
Gambia – The Floating Paradise of The Mandina Lodges
(Abraham, Yanks, Yahya and Sait) The main Gambian tourist area is on the coastal strip. If beaches, bars and restaurants are your thing then it’s great, but it’s not for me. The alternative is to…
Gambia – Baboons and Birds
Gambia is a bird watcher paradise with around 540 bird species having been logged. Although Gambia doesn’t have the large mammal populations of East Africa day trips can be arranged to Senegal to visit some…
Gambia – A Visit To Brikama Market
A morning trip to the huge Brikama Market in Gambia turned into a major event. As word spread around the market that I had a camera that could print the photos then and there –…
The Unspoken Magic of Victoria Falls: Exploring the Beauty of Africa’s Iconic Wonder
Victoria Falls, known as “The Smoke That Thunders,” is a natural wonder that defies the imagination. Located on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, this majestic waterfall is a sight to behold. With a…
Botswana – The Elephants of Chobe National Park
I adore elephants. I love the way they walk, the swish of their tales and the way they splash themselves with water from their trunks while having a bath and a drink. I’ve been lucky…
