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Stories from the long way round.
Field notes, route guides and honest essays from travellers spending a year — or a lifetime — circling the world.
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Planning a Year Around the World: The Honest Guide
Budgets, routes, visas, vaccines and the small choices that make a 12-month trip feel effortless rather than chaotic.
12 January 2026 · 9 min read
Serengeti Safari Planning: Timing, Camps and Budget
How to time the wildebeest migration, choose between lodges and mobile camps, and build a Serengeti trip that fits your budget.
18 August 2026 · 10 min
Zanzibar: Stone Town Alleys and Spice-Coast Beaches
Where to stay, what to eat, and how to escape the crowds on Tanzania's legendary spice island.
25 August 2026 · 8 min
The Great Migration in the Masai Mara
When to go, where to stay, and how to watch a million wildebeest cross the Mara River without losing your mind.
1 September 2026 · 9 min
Africa for First-Timers: Where to Start and How to Stay Safe
The honest starter guide for travellers planning their first trip to Africa: countries, vaccines, money, and mindset.
1 December 2026 · 10 min
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