To every human there comes a time when we want nothing more than to break free of the shackles of modern living… to take off our shoes and run barefoot through the sands of some exotic destination. With all the hoo-ha of the World Cup soccer, traffic jams, overcrowded venues and high prices, a number...

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As a kid I used to really enjoy sitting out in the sun with my housekeeper eating sweet apricot jam and butter sandwiches dipped in even sweeter tea. This was not just any maid, she was very special, we used to call her Gogo (a Zulu word for Granny).Gogo instilled in me a true feeling of peace and joy....

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It is most important for every visitor to realise that you are just that … a visitor to a country, a region and for that matter to this planet. However, travelling to merely observe will leave you with a shallow experience of Africa. Get off the bus and take a walk through the village. Stay...

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It is incredible to see what can be carried on a bicycle. While filming “Getaway to Africa” in Malawi we met a mad hatter named Kenny Shane, a Canadian who had just about cycled right around the globe over a period of 25 years. He was making his way southwards to Cape Town and then northwards...

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When we plan a trip into the great unknown it is most important to be properly prepared to go out there and brave all that Africa may throw at you, and believe me she will throw. So be ready to shoot! The biggest regret I have as a traveller is I always make the mistake of not taking enough pictures,...

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