Skydiving in Namibia
After a long drive from the desert plains of Sossusvlei, we arrive in Swakopmund, a coastal town on the Atlantic Coast. Known as a centre for adrenaline based activities, the town spreads itself from […]
Category Archives: Africa
The Culture of Kilimanjaro
What makes Kilimanjaro memorable is not just the trek itself, but the distinctive culture of Kilimanjaro. It is a world famous peak and the experience is made memorable by porter […]
My Kilimanjaro Diary (Day 4 – 6) – The Lemosho Route 2015
Day 4 Shira Hut (3810M) to Barranco Camp (3900M) This time last week, I was sipping parsley tea in London. That’s right, parsley tea. Dregs of the disgusting herb floating in […]
My Kilimanjaro Diary – Lemosho Route 2015 (Day 1 – 3)
Day 1 – Londorossi Gate (2100M) to Mt Mkubwa, Big Tree Camp (2650M) I’ve left Moivaro Coffee Plantation. Our hotel was set in beautiful grounds with thatched cottage roofs and […]
Kilimanjaro – Summit Day
I wake up and my lips are flecked with dried blood. At 4,600M, my nose is blocked with volcanic ash and the air is painfully thin. It’s 11:07pm and the full moon casts a silver glow […]
Training and Preparation for Kilimanjaro
20 days from now, I will be on a flight to Kilimanjaro. My ‘healthy eating’ action plan has morphed into comfort eating and grumbling about how cold February is. I […]
Staying with Host Families
It’s always daunting, the idea of living with a host family abroad. How can I settle into a whole new family with their quirks and established schedules? What if they […]
