Whimsical: Betty’s Bay House
A modern treehouse was the starting inspiration for a stunning home in Betty’s Bay, a town within South Africa’s Western Cape. Wanting a sense of whimsy, the owners opted for an undulating house on stilts, which is entered via an enchanting footbridge through the treetops. While the owners’ aesthetic preferences have an undeniably Mid-century Modern […]
A West African Ode to a Spicy and Tangy Chicken Dish
In his recent book Simply West African, celebrity chef Pierre Thiam explains how Senegalese cooking is offered in the spirit of teraanga, in which gifts are given without the expectation of receiving them in return. Interweaving lessons in culture and cooking, his book provides recipes for some of the areas most popular dishes, such as […]
Sierra Leone has Seen an Unfair Number of Tragedies but Ready to Welcome Tourists
Like Ghana’s Year of the Return campaign, Sierra Leone wants people of African descent to return for heritage tours. There’s vital history to learn and a direct cultural connection between the Gullah Geechee community in the United States and Sierra Leone. Traveling to Sierra Leone provides an authentic and raw experience of a destination transforming […]
Establishing Accessible Travel Options in Morocco and the Surrounding Sahara Desert
Jeremy Schmidt and Erik Neufeld are the founders of Moroccan Accessible Travel Consultants, which brought the world’s inaugural and exclusive adapted camel saddle. Approximately 10% of the global population experiences some form of disability. When we fail to provide accessible facilities and amenities, we exacerbate their challenges. Occupational Therapist and founder of disabledtravel.co.za, Karin Coetzee, […]
Ethiopia’s Push to Attract Tourism has Seen the Demolition of a Historic District in the Capital
In the heart of Addis Ababa, the historic, ramshackle neighbourhood of Piassa once teemed with shops and cafes. People would come from across Ethiopia’s capital city to buy anything from jeans to jewellery. Today it lies in ruins. Its distinctive stone houses, with their wooden balconies and slanting metal roofs, are almost all gone. In […]
The UK Foreign Office Lists Several African States as Unsafe for Foreign Travellers
As the spring and summer getaway approaches, warnings have been issued for UK tourists and holidaymakers. These advisories aim to protect British citizens travelling abroad, particularly tourists, by alerting them to potential risks and dangers in specific destinations. These countries have been classified as either ‘red list’ or ‘blacklist’ destinations by the UK Foreign Office, […]
Unlock the Secrets to Making Beginner-friendly African Food
Ask foodie and influencer Karen Rollier. With her cooking videos, the Nairobi-based Rollier inspires thousands of people online. She strives to ensure both authentic taste and a touch of elegance. DW
