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Land shipwrecks in Namibia

Nick Molloy gives us the lowdown on Namibia’s famous Skeleton Coast, where the shipwrecks leave you with no doubt as to the inspiration behind its name.  

Malawi’s music

Author Helena Smith discusses the range of music styles you can expect to hear on a trip to Malawi.

500 elephants on the move

One of the largest and most significant elephant translocations in human history has taken place in Malawi

For the hagglers: Ghana’s best markets

With some of the largest marketplaces in West Africa, organised chaos is something of a speciality in Ghana.

Five reasons to visit Namibia

From ancient engravings and ghost towns to silvery saltpans and untrammelled desert, Namibia is a land of bewitching variety.

Traditional life for the Bushmen

Chris McIntyre sheds some light on the lifestyle of these ancient people. 

Surviving in the Namib Desert

Jonathan Hughes discusses the hardcore flora and fauna that battle to survive in one of the world’s harshest terrains.

Walvis Bay Lagoon: a bleak future

Namibia’s oldest lagoon is on the verge of disappearing completely, writes author Chris McIntyre.

Posubans

Author Philip Briggs describes the unusual shrines that are a distinctive feature of Ghana’s central coast region. 

Ghana’s craft highlights

Ghana’s craft highlights provide a fascinating insight into the country’s unique customs.