African cities that come alive after sunset

2 February 2026

Love at first sight: 5 African cities people seem to instantly fall for

1 February 2026

Places around Africa famous for being friendly and welcoming

28 January 2026

Festive feasting: seasonal dishes and food traditions across Africa

11 December 2025

10 Places to find Africa’s warmest natural waters

25 November 2025

How people celebrate the festive season across Africa

22 November 2025

Stamped and ready: A trip through Africa’s border towns

19 October 2025

Cultural etiquette for travellers: honouring Africa’s sacred rituals

9 October 2025

6 of Africa’s most iconic markets to visit

30 September 2025

The Sunday Table: Foods that define a culture’s day of rest

20 July 2025

Vet dedicates life to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned pangolins

11 December 2024

Hundreds killed and millions left homeless after flooding in Nigeria

20 October 2022

Nigeria has experienced one of the worst seasonal floods in a decade with millions displaced... read more

Countries issue travel warnings for SA

5 September 2019

Botswana, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have issued travel advisories for South Africa following an outbreak of... read more

An African music travel playlist

11 November 2013

Despite my personal musical shortcomings, for me music is the fuel of travel. Here is... read more

Dizu Plaatjies shares African music at the Darling Voorkamerfest

30 September 2013

Dizu Plaatjjies loves African traditional music. It has taken him all over the world but... read more

Cities with the best public transport for travellers

17 September 2013

There's nothing as exciting as travelling in a city that has a working transport system.... read more

Fly 540 Africa brings budget flights to West Africa (starting at $20)

4 March 2013

Fly 540 Africa aims to be the first African airline to bring cheap flights to... read more

Three African Christmas recipes

6 December 2012

Bored of green beans yet? Here’s a list of delicious vegetable side-dishes from around Africa... read more

The secret of St Patrick’s Day success

18 June 2012

In my campaign to get South Africa's Braai Day as the world’s biggest national day... read more