Travel Blogs

Sudan Pyramids of Meroe

With more pyramids than Egypt Sudan the Nile valley in Sudan is home to some of the most untouched archeological treasures. Every stone in the Nubian Desert is another treasure found.

Chad - Worth the Risk?

No roads, no people, no water. Seven days driving round the top of Lake Chad across the Sahara Desert. The toughest section of our Overland Africa route.

Driving Through the Poorest Country in the World

Continueing our Africa Overland trip by driving through Niger from Mali, following the Niger river.

Road of Hope to Mali

Continuing our Overland Africa journey along the Road of Hope into Mali visiting the Djenne Mosque & Market and Bamako capital city of Mali.

Nouadhibou to Nouakchott

Mauritania brings a very memorable journey for all the wrong reasons as we face our biggest challenge yet on our overland Africa adventure.

Christmas in Western Sahara

Sahara desert, kasbahs and landmines. We enjoy Christmas in the Sahara Desert in Morocco & join a Military Convoy through Western Sahara.

Easter in Quarantine - Food Review

Today is Easter Sunday so the first thing I noticed was that with today’s quarantine lunch was a mini egg.

Driving through Morocco

Having finally arrived in Africa the first country on the itinerary is Morocco, this is the first part of our Moroccan experience as I set out on my African Overland adventure.

Driving to Africa

Starting in Scotland and driving through England France and Spain, the journey short in time but eventful.

The Truth about UK Quarantine

Arriving in the UK from a "red list country"? Wondering what to expect in your 10 day Managed Quarantine Hotel stay?

Shipka & Buzludzha Monument

The Buzludzha Monument at Shipka is one of the most famous communist monuments in Europe.

How to get to Railay Beach Thailand

Taking a long-tail boat from Ao Nang to Railay Beach Thailand Andaman Sea

Doi Inthanon National Park Thailand

Day Trip from Chiang Mai to the Top of Thailand

Is Kuta Bali Worth Visiting?

Pros and cons of visiting Kuta Beach in Bali Indonesia

Is Kuta worth visiting when there are so many other options available for travellers visiting Bali today?

Arcos De La Frontera - Spain

Arcos de la Frontera is one of those places where you can really chill, relax and just enjoy the Andolusian atmosphere.

Road Trip from Spain to Portugal

Driving from Spain into Portugal via the toll road.

La Alhambra de Granada Spain

La Alhambra Palace has a fascinating history and is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Spain.

San Gimignano Italy

San Gimignano is famous in Italy for being an idyllic Italian Tuscany town.