Morocco
Morocco Itinerary: Marrakech, Atlas and Sahara
Medinas, mountain passes and Sahara dunes — how to structure a first Morocco trip, plus etiquette, transport and what to pack.
Africa Travel Guides
Africa coverage here centres on Egypt — Cairo's markets, the temples of Luxor, the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula — with month-by-month weather guidance, because in Egypt the calendar matters more than almost any other planning decision.
Places in Africa
Marrakech
Things to Do in Marrakech: A First-Timer's Guide
The medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakech's historic buildings, sights outside the walls, riads versus hotels, day trips, cultural tips and…
Morocco
Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech: What to Expect
What a Sahara trip from Marrakech really involves: Erg Chebbi versus Erg Chigaga, long driving days, desert camps and picking the right…
Egypt
Cairo Travel Guide: Pyramids, Museums, Old Cairo
How to see Cairo properly: Giza pyramids without the stress, the Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and getting around.
Tanzania
Serengeti and Ngorongoro: Parks, Timing, Wildlife
How the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater differ, where to stay in each, and how to time a visit around the migration.
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Trek Guide: Routes, Altitude, Training
Climbing Kilimanjaro: choosing a route, acclimatisation and summit night, training realistically and what the days involve.
Tanzania
Tanzania Safari Guide: Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Planning a first Tanzanian safari: the northern circuit, the migration calendar, camps versus lodges and what a day looks like.
Seychelles
Things to Do in the Seychelles: Beaches, Islands and Nature
Mahé, Praslin and La Digue compared, the granite beaches worth the ferry, snorkelling, and how to see the Seychelles without a resort…
Egypt
Egypt Travel Guide: Pyramids, the Nile and Practical Tips
When to visit, visas and entry, getting around, 7 to 14 day itineraries, safety and local customs, Egyptian food and what a trip to Egypt…
Egypt
5 Unique Egypt Experiences Beyond the Pyramids
Five Egypt experiences most visitors miss — desert oases, Coptic Cairo, Nubian villages, Red Sea wrecks and a night in the White Desert.
Seychelles
Seychelles Itinerary: Best Islands, Beaches and Costs
Which Seychelles islands to visit and when: Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, best beaches, ferry hops and how to keep a Seychelles trip…
Egypt
Egypt Weather Guide: The Complete Month-by-Month Breakdown
Month-by-month weather for Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea - cool winter temple days, peak summer diving heat - so you can pick the right…
Egypt
Snorkelling in the Red Sea: Best Spots and Tips
The best snorkelling spots on Egypt's Red Sea coast, the marine life on its reefs, tours and excursions, gear to bring, practical tips and…
Egypt
Pyramids of Giza: Tickets, Timing and How to Visit
Giza tickets and prices, the best time to visit for weather and crowds, transport to the plateau and what to see across the necropolis…
Egypt
Sinai Peninsula Travel Guide: Dahab, Mount Sinai and More
Egypt's Sinai Peninsula - Dahab's laid-back diving, the Sharm El Sheikh resorts, the Mount Sinai sunrise climb, plus getting around and…
Egypt
Cairo Markets: Khan el-Khalili and Beyond
Shopping Cairo's markets - the alleys of Khan el-Khalili, what to buy, realistic prices, how to haggle politely, and the quieter local…
Egypt
Nile River Cruise Guide: Routes, Seasons and Booking
Choosing a Nile cruise, common itineraries, luxury versus standard ships, what life on board is like, what to pack, costs and mistakes to…