Susie McIntyre had an adventurous childhood in Zambia and Saudi Arabia, and has spent the last two decades promoting responsible global travel as a PR, marketing consultant, author and journalist. She is passionate about southern Africa: its people, wildlife and diversity. From Indian Ocean diving to cutting-edge conservation, community development to family travel and off-grid adventures, Susie is dedicated to thorough, on-the-ground research and works tirelessly to ensure the complexities of the region are accurately represented. Susie lives in the English countryside with her husband and fellow African expert, Chris McIntyre, and their equally adventurous children. Together they all spend a significant amount of time travelling and researching in Africa to get their fix of the continent and ensure they are totally abreast with developments.