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Armchair Travel Books for the Deprived Traveller

Posted on 27 June, 2013 by Catherine Sempill

travel books on a shelfThe school holidays are here, which is fantastic if you happen to be at school. However, for the majority of us, the three week period in late June/early July passes by with hardly a sideways glance from us (unless, of course you are a parent faced with entertaining your children for 3 weeks – in which case look at this post about kids’ activities at the V&A Waterfront). (more…)

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7 African Proverbs for the Traveller

Posted on 24 May, 2013 by Catherine Sempill

women in Sierra Leone

Women in Sierra Leone

Tomorrow (25 May) is Africa Day – a chance to celebrate this fantastic continent. Anyone who is familiar with it will know there is lots to celebrate, not least of all the inherent wisdom of Africa. In honour of Africa Day and Africa itself, we have compiled some African proverbs which will provide invaluable wisdom to the traveller. (more…)

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