Category Archives: Travels

Where I’ve been, weird and wonderful experiences and my travel wish list

Spain

Spain is absolutely one of my favourite countries.  In my mind it has it all: beach, mountains for skiing, variety of culture, great art and architecture, fantastic food, great weather….

Cambodia

Home to one of the world’s greatest archeological monuments, Ankor Wat, Cambodia’s troubled past has scarred it deeply and left it one of the poorest nations in the world.  I…

South Africa

A varied and beautiful country, South Africa has heaps to offer and is a great place to visit.  I went with a friend and we hired a car and drove…

Zimbabwe

I loved, loved, loved Zimbabwe.  I spent nearly a month there in August 1998. I finished one overland tour, then did part of another before heading back to the UK….

Zambia

During my only visit to Zambia I saw just a small part of the country.  I went during the overland truck tour and we went to the capital, Lusaka, and…

Tanzania

I’ve been to Tanzania twice and enjoyed it both times.  The first time was on safari with my family as part of a luxury holiday.  The second time was on…

Botswana

I have only spent 2 days in Botswana, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and it’s on my “Wish List”.  I went there during my African Overland trip in 1998. Where:…

Africa Overland July & August 1998

  Wanting to travel in Africa, but having no-one to travel with I decided the easiest and safest way was to join an overland truck tour.  I went with a…

Malawi

I spent time in Malawi on the overland African truck trip I did.  It’s a relatively small country (compared to some of the giants in Africa) and it’s main feature…

Vatican City

One of the world’s smallest nations, the Pope’s city is in fact a separate country. You can’t stay the night, and must dress modestly but taking a tour through all…