International Women’s Day: Woman Entrepreneur in a South African Township
As soon as I saw this challenge, my thoughts jumped […]
Jump to it!
Probably not what we would call dancing, but quite a spectacle. Photos taken in the Masai Mara in 2007. This is part of the Word a Week Challenge: Dance at […]
Fruit and veg around the world
It’s Sunday again and time to publish my contribution to this week’s Sunday Stills challenge. In Tunisia: In Scotland: In a supermarket in Los Angeles: A stall in Moscow: In […]
Home for Hyraxes
This Rock Hyrax, or Dassie, has a stunning home in the rocky crevices high up on Table Mountain. The hyrax is one of the four living species of the order Hyracoidea. The closest living relatives to […]
Sand Dunes in the Sahara
Who would have thought a desert could be so beautiful: Just don’t get the sand in your sandwiches! . Linked to Cee’s weekly Fun Foto Challenge: Earth.
Views over Kenya
These photos were taken from a light aircraft flying between Lewa and Nairobi. Firstly, to give you an idea of the plane and the terrain: And now the views: The […]
African Violet and other stories – the Caine Prize for African Writing 2012
-published by New Internationalist, 2012. A collection of 15 short […]
Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Fabrics
The island of Djerba, in Tunisia, is a great place to find traditional Tunisian fabrics. Parts of the island are overly touristy but Houmt Souq retains its traditional character and […]
Is There a Dentist in the House?
This may not be the most beautiful smile (some dentistry required, I think) but this cool dude, with a nose ring no less, certainly caught my attention. Published in response […]
Sunset over Schotia
Schotia is a private Game Reserve in South Africa, a pleasant drive from Port Elizabeth and next to Addo Elephant National Park. Schotia is a privately owned, family run reserve. […]
Highlights of Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya, and one-time capital of British East Africa. It is a vibrant, friendly city with some great attractions for travellers, but sadly […]
Travel with Intent 