As a teenager my first travelling venture was to cycle with my sister to France. From our home town …
Remembering Kenneth Matiba’s Love of Climbing
‘You are interested in sport, John,’ said Sean Egan, ‘so why don’t you write for our new Sports Desk …
Re-reading a Classic of Travel Writing
Since the only place I could go these last six weeks has been my own garden, the only other …
Joys and Tribulations of Travel by Ship
A few weeks ago I wrote about books on travel by trains. ‘So why don’t you write about travel …
The Plague: Life And Death Under Lockdown
I have just travelled through another book. What else is there to do, when you need a break from …
Live-streamed Escapes to the Bush
As a safari guide and nature-lover, I am envious of friends and colleagues who are able to isolate outside …
Of Travel Writing and Travel by Train
It was Good Friday. I was, of course, following the advice of the coronavirus experts to stay at home. …
A Way to Travel Without Travelling
As we head reluctantly into our fifth week of social isolation, many of you will be yearning for an …
Travelling When Staying At Home
In line with the ‘Stay at home’ and ‘Keep social distance’ advisories, I was thinking of a temporary change …
Manda Bay: Of Beaches, Buffaloes and Bee-Eaters
We banked steeply out of Malindi Airport and headed north along the concave stretch of coast towards Lamu. Above …
