A really cool festival in Saudi Arabia which brings the country together in shared joy. Activities range hugely, camel racing to drifting (cars making handbrake turns at break neck speeds). Saudi Arabia has a rich heritage and culture, which is celebrated with multiple festivals throughout the country, annually. One of the major ones is the […]
Cycling in the desert in Strong Winds heading through the Southern Sahara was certainly extreme. This is an extremely unforgiving environment, lots of people every get in trouble so it’s important to be prepared. Strong, hot winds drive towards the equator across the Saharan desert. These winds create powerful dust storms with incredible speed that […]
Con Dao was truly my favourite place in Vietnam. The islands are very remote and are located 50km off the south coast of the country. It is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Saigon! Why is camping on Con Dao a good idea? The island itself is fairly expensive compared with the […]
Driving in Saigon is an extremely precarious experience. Our friend of the site Phúc Mập gives us some tips about how best to navigate yourself through the madness. Asia is well known for its chaotic traffic and Vietnam is no different. Saigon is known for having some of the most insane roads where traffic, on […]
From a refugee film festival to an international rock festival, Algerian festivals are definitely not to be missed! Where ever you visit festivals, they are considered to be a representation of the cultural identity and values of a country, and Algeria is no different. Check out these three Algerian festivals, and if you get the […]
From all corners of Libya, Tuareg tribes gather to celebrate the cultural festival at the ancient city of Ghat. A country torn apart by war, is beginning to rebuild itself. The Ghat Festival has once again established itself as a major festival in North Africa. Now in its 19th edition, it is all about celebrating […]
The Pygmy people are under threat. As the world encircles them, they fight on in maintaining their ancient traditions. A five hour journey from the port of Mbandaka on the Congo is a village that is home to the Mbuti, the Pygmy people of the Congo basin. The Pygmy people in the heart of the […]
Taking a boat up the Congo, river is an amazing way to see how the country has been shaped by this huge beast of a river. The Congo is a beautiful and resource rich country, but the majority of people are extremely poor. With the current outbreak of Ebola and the continual threat of violence, […]
Quad biking in the Atlas mountains is the perfect way to traverse the Moroccan desert. On the outskirts of Marrakesh, lies the Berber mountains. The gateway to the Atlas mountains provides stunning scenery which has remained untouched for hundreds of years. An adrenaline fuelled way to enjoy this is by quad. The route lasts for […]
