Guyana is a safe small South American country with a very diverse population of mixed heritage – Eluropean, African, Indian, Chinese and indigenous Amerindian. The country is famous for its …
The Gorgeous Galapagos: Simplified
How Much Time and Resources? After selling Galapagos trips for many years the main question I ask first is about time – do you have time to do all the …
Sustainable Conservation in Zimbabwe
When I visited Gonarezhou National Park I was stunned not only by the park’s vast wilderness, beauty and wildlife, but by the way that the local communities had been brought …
Bringing the Rhino Home – Celebrating a Conservation Triumph
A Conservation Triumph in Hwange In the heart of Zimbabwe’s vast wilderness, Hwange National Park, a remarkable story of conservation, community, and resilience is unfolding. In September 2023, I was …
How to be a Sustainable Tourist -Avoiding Over- tourism
Recently not a day goes by without some article about over-tourism or bad tourism – today an article in the Telegraph about huge over-bloated vehicles clogging some of Britain’s most beautiful villages.
Many of still want to travel, but we want to travel wisely, and avoid becoming one of the ‘selfie stick narcissists’ who care little for the location, locals or even the experience itself.
Selfie Stick Free Zones! Stunning crowd Free Alternatives!
In many societies there are important distinctions between holidays designated by governments and holidays designated by religious institutions. For example, in many predominantly Christian nations.
Thinking About Over-Tourism. Expert tips to Travel Sustainably
As a tour guide, travel planner and traveller myself the elephant in the room is how to travel sustainably and add to the local communities I and my clients visit rather than exploit them. Here are 10 ways to lessen your impact from an expert…
Expeditions to the Sahara Desert. Adventure Travel Guide
For the adventurous traveller nothing compares to the thrill of getting truly off the beaten track, path or grid. And an expedition into the depths of the Sahara Desert certainly delivers remote wilderness.