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Leave No Trace Camping – 7 Ways to Camp Responsibly

Leave No Trace Camping – 7 Ways to Camp Responsibly

by Megan Abigail White | Sep 29, 2025 | Accommodation, Adventure Activities, Travel Articles, Wildlife

We go camping in remote spots like the mountains, bush, and desert because we appreciate the beauty, wildlife, quiet, and other restorative properties of such natural spaces. Yet how we camp there determines the future integrity of those sites. Leave No Trace camping...
How to Choose an Ethical Animal Encounter in Africa

How to Choose an Ethical Animal Encounter in Africa

by Megan Abigail White | Sep 16, 2025 | Adventure Activities, Cute Baby Animals, Guides, Travel Articles, What to do, Wildlife

Africa is the most popular continent for wildlife encounters. Not surprising! There are many iconic species here that you can’t find elsewhere, like bush elephants, black rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and chimpanzees. Moreover, certain animal encounters are big business,...
The Only 4 Reasons You Need to Book a Tanzania Safari Today

The Only 4 Reasons You Need to Book a Tanzania Safari Today

by Megan Abigail White | Sep 1, 2025 | Africa Blog, Guides, Only in Africa, Tanzania, Travel Articles, Wildlife

Tanzania is one of the best countries in the world for thrilling wildlife experiences. Those who go on a safari here return home with indelible memories – of the countless wild animals and birds, of the breathtaking landscapes, of the exceptionally warm hospitality,...
Off the Beaten Track: An Adventurer’s Guide to Malawi’s Viphya Mountains

Off the Beaten Track: An Adventurer’s Guide to Malawi’s Viphya Mountains

by Megan Abigail White | Aug 20, 2025 | Adventure Activities, Malawi, Travel Articles, What to do, Wildlife

The Viphya Mountains in northern Malawi are a beautiful and lesser-known highland wilderness. This remote and little-visited region is the perfect destination for safari-goers, adventure travellers, birders, and conscious travellers. Are you planning an overland...
Secrets of Stone Town: The Ultimate Guide to The Iconic Spice Route

Secrets of Stone Town: The Ultimate Guide to The Iconic Spice Route

by Megan Abigail White | Aug 20, 2025 | Africa Blog, Destinations, Guides, Tanzania, Travel Articles

There are many historic port cities around the globe, yet Stone Town is one of those special locations that everyone knows. It’s even a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are various reasons why this small city on a small island in the Indian Ocean has come to...
The Big Advantage of Small Group Travel in Africa

The Big Advantage of Small Group Travel in Africa

by Megan Abigail White | Aug 15, 2025 | Guides, Only in Africa

So you want to go travelling in Africa? Of course you do! But there are different ways to do it. And some are smarter than others, as they’re safer, more cost-effective, more immersive and sustainable, and just more fun. The big advantage of small group travel in...
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