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2023-06-27 05:28
You’ve heard of the Masai Mara and Serengeti National Park but what about Ngorongoro Crater? I used to work as a tour leader in East Africa and when asked for their advice, many of the… Read More
2023-06-22 03:00
Nestled in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha stands as one of Kenya’s most captivating destinations. Its enchanting beauty and diverse offerings make it a must-visit location for t… Read More
2023-06-16 02:29
Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” is home to one of the most sought-after wildlife encounters – trekking to visit the endangered mountain gorillas. However, the high… Read More
2023-06-12 02:13
Africa, a continent of diverse landscapes and rich wildlife, offers an array of life-changing experiences that leave a lasting impression on those who venture there. From the vast plains of… Read More
2023-02-21 03:00
Tourism is a vital industry for the economy of Kenya, with the country’s diverse wildlife, beautiful beaches, and rich culture attracting millions of visitors each year. However, like… Read More
2022-02-11 09:50
Kenya recorded 41% growth for incoming travellers last year which was a huge increase from the 470,000 that arrived in the previous year (2020).
According to the Kenya Tourism Board, tourist… Read More
2022-01-25 17:25
Out of everything you might do on a trip to Africa, climbing Kilimanjaro is the one experience for which you really need to be covered.
For instance, Kilimanjaro travel insurance is often n… Read More
2022-01-24 14:38
Wondering which Africa overland tour to choose?
It’s a tough decision and everyone has the same problem – they are all amazing! However, after many years working as a tour leader… Read More
2022-01-23 15:01
All tour companies require passengers to get travel insurance for Africa overland tours for good reason. It’s not just a liability issue for the company but also because accidents can… Read More
2022-01-22 12:41
I was really shocked last year to see Oasis Overland call it a day. I was a tour leader for Oasis for two years and the company had an incredible reputation in the overland market. I’m… Read More
2020-07-28 17:37
Fancy climbing Kilimanjaro with me? I’m taking a group of like-minded people to the roof of Africa next year and I want you to join us.
After spending one week on the mountain, we will… Read More
2020-02-27 20:01
Whatever happens, you need the best travel insurance for Kilimanjaro. I never paid any attention to the details of my first policy back in 2008. However, after working for many years as a to… Read More
2020-02-12 17:47
Looking for Africa overland tours for less than two weeks?
When friends and family ask me what part of Africa to visit, I tell them “every part”. It’s true, there is always… Read More
2020-02-11 13:16
Overlanding Africa is more of a marathon than a sprint. In the beginning, everyone is eager and full of enthusiasm but as the weeks roll on, many people fall ill and succumb to tiredness or… Read More
2020-02-10 14:32
Now that you know what to bring with you, it’s time to think about what actually happens on an Africa overland tour. While some of the following might seem obvious, I promise you that… Read More
2020-01-24 22:29
Believe it or not, I have one and only one pick for the best travel destination in Africa. However, I always have the same answer anytime friends of family ask me to recommend a country to… Read More
2019-11-15 15:09
South Africa is a country with a proud history of sporting greatness. Due to its historical connections to Britain, South Africa’s most popular sports are association football (soccer)… Read More
2019-01-07 04:18
So much of the African travel experience revolves around nature and the outdoors. This is largely because so much of the African wilderness is unlike what you’ll find anywhere else in… Read More
2018-11-27 07:26
The Bank of Tanzania closed down every bureau de change Arusha this week. Needless to say, this left visitors and local businesses to visit the banks to change money. With this in mind, if y… Read More
2018-11-02 20:42
Need a Packing list for Kenya Safari? Yes, you probably need your bank cards and a clean pair of underwear. But what else do you put on your safari packing list?
You see, most visitors… Read More
2018-10-31 17:30
Bike Touring Africa is an immense undertaking. In fact, I think this is something that can get lost in the process when it comes to planning the trip. In other words, you can… Read More
2018-10-29 04:14
Do you need to get from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro? Are you starting a hike on Kilimanjaro? Maybe you need to get to the Kilimanjaro Airport?
If so, let me help you out with that!
In all the tim… Read More
2018-10-29 00:19
When it comes to the best places to see wildlife in Africa, Botswana seems to jump out at most people. That being said, Serengeti National Park is the most famous place to visit for wil… Read More
2018-10-28 00:15
Climbing Kilimanjaro is an incredible feat and an adventure that comes highly recommended. Even though the last time I climbed Kilimanjaro was more than ten years ago, I have helped organize… Read More
2018-10-26 20:41
As you may know, the Uganda Gorilla permit is quite a grey area. In other words, where do you actually buy one and how much do they cost? Most often, you will find that contacting a tour ope… Read More
2018-10-24 20:09
I have wanted to write a Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon review for quite some time. I think many people miss out on this one or maybe don’t know what to expect and this was true in my case… Read More
2018-10-23 16:14
Overland Tour Operators in Africa are resilient to say the least. After all, in the wake of an economic down turn in 2008, most overland companies in Africa disappeared off the fac… Read More
2018-10-22 10:04
Writing about the best hostels in Arusha Tanzania was not easy. The truth is, most hostels and hotels in Arusha are pretty poor in terms of standard. Hence, I didn’t want to… Read More
2018-10-21 12:33
When I first arrived in Africa, it took me two days to work up the courage to leave my hotel. Seriously, it took me two days and I walked just two hundred metres to a nearby show before… Read More
2018-10-20 18:33
I worked for two different overland tour operators for more than three years. It was a fantastic period and one for which I am grateful. I was also lucky enough to have some really amaz… Read More
2018-10-17 05:51
Arusha. Industrial, dusty and full of volunteers. The best hotels in Arusha are pretty good to be fair but the town leaves a lot to be desired. That being said, there are enough bars, restau… Read More
2018-10-16 06:28
When you think of the best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, your answer is likely a lot different than my own. For this reason, I have tried to choose one for each type of traveller or occasion su… Read More
2018-10-16 03:42
Zanzibar. Somewhere most people have heard about but then somewhere that not a lot of people know much about. The same goes for hostels in Zanzibar, nobody seems to know about them. Alt… Read More
2018-10-14 07:20
Wondering where to stay in Nairobi before your safari? As an overland tour leader, I have collected hundreds of passengers at various hotels in Nairobi. At the same time, the… Read More
2018-10-13 21:08
Microadventures are not a big deal in Nairobi, Kenya or even Africa. That being said, it’s hardly surprising that microadventure in Kenya is not a thing. After all, the buzz… Read More
2018-10-13 01:41
As an experienced tour leader in Africa, I know that backpacking around Kenya is often intimidating for first timers. Whether the negative media reports or wildlife encounters do the trick… Read More
2018-10-12 03:51
As someone who is a seasoned traveler, I find that the world always has something to offer me. I’m never bored when I travel, and my appetite for adventure doesn’t look as though… Read More
2018-10-11 18:19
Taking a Masai Mara safari is one of the most interesting things to do in Kenya. In fact, when it comes to landscapes and local widlife, there is simply nowhere better to spend a f… Read More
2018-10-09 15:40
After more than ten years travelling the world, I make no secret that outdoor adventures are my primary source of wanderlust. However, I am just as interested in the more “conventional… Read More
2018-10-05 01:02
Well, the last time I posted on this blog was more than six months ago. In truth, I had no real plan or direction for No Hanging Around over the past year and resorted to neglecting the… Read More
2018-05-10 22:54
I wanted to post an update on here for my whereabouts as I know there has been little in the way of content letely. As you may know, I am currently hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in Ame… Read More
2017-11-28 15:36
Having worked as an overland tour leader for more than five years, I finally decided to put together this micro guide for choosing the best overland tour in Africa. To be honest, part o… Read More
2017-10-23 10:01
As the final part in the first series of Microadventures (Microadventures Ireland), I decided on a day tour to the Cliffs of Moher in the West of Ireland. Having stayed overnight, I began hi… Read More
2017-10-21 17:44
In this post, I would like to discuss the question “Is wild camping legal in Ireland” and express my honest opinion on wild camping and in particular, the legal issues surroundin… Read More
2017-10-21 15:36
Honestly, I cannot recommend the North Face Blue Kazoo enough and this beauty has been with me for more than one month hiking the Wicklow Way and camping in Ireland.
Best Sleeping Bag for th… Read More
2017-10-10 09:43
When I left Ireland two years ago, I set out to create an online income which would enable me to pursue the role of a professional outdoor adventurer. It was difficult to explain this at the… Read More
2017-10-04 19:29
Between the hours of one and five in the morning, I must have woken up maybe six times to the howling wind outside the tent. It would be wrong to say terrifying so the best way I could descr… Read More
2017-09-27 11:48
As the opening line says, I worked nine to five for most of my adult life and I know just how tough it can be, and that time or money can often leave us feeling stuck.
So while many or most… Read More
2017-09-04 09:18
One of the reasons I decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018 is the incredible diversity along this trail which runs from the border of Mexico all the way to Manning Park in Canada… Read More
2017-08-11 17:09
You can expect plenty of downtime on an Africa overland tour, especially when you do not partake in any activities and the truck is stopped in the one place for a few days. At the same time… Read More
2017-08-09 08:25
Until now, I have been using a Samsung J5 smartphone and basic editing app for every stage of my daily vlog. Obviously, it is for this reason that the quality is so poor by the time it reach… Read More
2017-08-08 18:01
Honestly, I find there are three ways to get excited about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018. One of them is to get outdoors, another to research the best outdoor gear to take with me a… Read More
2017-08-08 08:01
Finally, it was time to head off on my first training trip for the Pacific Crest Trail next April and true to form; this would be a rather extreme outdoor adventure in Eburru Forest. I wante… Read More
2017-08-07 10:38
Will there be heavy snow on the PCT in 2018? So far this year, many hikers have lost their lives while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. In some cases, these tragic incidents happened during d… Read More
2017-08-07 07:20
Wondering which is the best hotel in Nairobi before an overland tour in Africa? As an ex-leader of Africa overland tours, I have picked up hundreds of passengers in many different hotels, ca… Read More
2017-08-06 13:07
In anticipation of hiking the PCT in 2018, I decided to take a multi-day trip into a remote wilderness here in Kenya called Eburru Forest. In many ways, the aim of this outdoor adventure was… Read More
2017-08-03 07:37
Are you desperately waiting to apply for a PCT permit 2018? Well, the release date for hikers starting the Pacific Crest Trail next year has just been announced by the PCTA – 1st Novem… Read More
2017-07-27 07:05
Have you ever travelled around the world and then struggled when coming to terms with being back home again?
Let me explain super quick exactly why I have never been able to return to a conv… Read More
2017-07-26 07:03
Yes, I am hiking the PCT in 2018.
I had originally planned on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail two years ago and in 2015, I even travelled across Canada to “practice” on the E… Read More
2017-07-26 06:31
Although it rarely excites in the same way I had first imagined, I used to daydream about days like today. But how do you find the right path when everything is pushing us in the same direct… Read More
2017-05-26 08:39
Simply put, the absolute best place to visit in Kenya is Lake Naivasha and in particular, this Lake Naivasha Guesthouse which I came across a few years ago. Tucked away into the bushes and o… Read More
2017-03-18 08:30
When I began looking for overland tour leader jobs in Africa, there was little information online from which to get started with my search. Today this has changed a great deal, and you can f… Read More
2017-02-20 10:42
“When I came up with the idea to cycle Africa solo a few years ago, people kept telling me not to be stupid, to settle down and be more realistic.”
Several years later… Read More
2017-02-14 06:47
Today was all about progress. Since travelling to Chiang Mai a few days ago, my productivity has skyrocketed and I can put this down to feeling content. Ho Chi Minh was noisy at best an… Read More
2016-12-27 10:22
I am starting a Travel VLOG. I’m not sure if the world needs an Irish Travel Vlogger but this is what I intend to focus on for the upcoming year and here’s why;
Irish T… Read More
2016-12-22 09:34
If I could pin point one of the best New Years Resolutions I have ever made it was in October of last year, two months early, when I quit conventional living for life on the road. You know… Read More
2016-12-21 11:41
I definitely enjoyed the most part of my childhood and hold on to many happy memories in this respect but I absolutely despised having to attend school – it was just a difficult experi… Read More
2016-12-21 04:05
When you are living in Chiang Mai or travelling solo for a long period, you learn to be frugal. That said, I grew a little tired trying to become a travel content writer while living on… Read More
2016-12-20 09:00
Few cities or experiences around the world have taken hold of me in the same way as living in Chiang Mai and this is certainly the longest I have ever stayed in any one destination and not w… Read More
2016-12-18 05:54
In October of last year, I returned home from Canada and moved into a hostel in Dublin. At the time this was something that seemed to confuse, and even annoy, some people as why live in a ho… Read More
2016-12-08 13:29
When people decide to travel abroad, there’s dozens of factors that go into their decisions. Cost. Weather. Language. Length of flight to get there. Cost. Fun factor. Activities. Famil… Read More
2016-12-08 09:18
When I first began leading adventure tours in Africa, I was terrible at my job. Uneducated, unorganized and unprepared; I was all of the above. When I started out as a travel writer, I… Read More
2016-12-08 09:18
When I first began leading adventure tours in Africa, I was terrible at my job. Uneducated, unorganized and unprepared; I was all of the above. When I started out as a travel writer, I… Read More
2016-12-07 11:39
Ever feel like you’re going nowhere, not getting things done or that you don’t have enough time? This post might be for you.
Often when I write, I try not to be too dir… Read More
2016-12-06 10:29
I am officially at the age when climbing into bed at 8pm is perfectly acceptable and in a particular period when reading a book in the middle of a nightclub is a normal thing to do… Read More
2016-12-05 08:17
You know that awful feeling when it comes? It just ruins the entire day, some call it the fear or maybe dread but either way, I felt it every Sunday back then and with even greater urge… Read More
2016-12-04 04:15
When I first began working as an overland leader for one of the largest tours operators in Africa, there was no end to the number of people asking how it was possible but even I didn&rs&hell…Read More
2016-11-30 16:35
When I worked as a customer advisor for an investment bank in Dublin, I was earning in the region of $650 per week. It was an average wage at the time but as most people will know, earning a… Read More
2016-11-29 06:34
Being such a common icebreaker, I get asked what I do for a living quite a lot and depending on my mood, there will often be different answer to that question. If I feel like avoiding conver… Read More
2016-11-28 10:11
Malawi is a relatively primitive country in the South Eastern part of Africa and here are some more Malawi facts to help you on your travels:
Malawi Facts
Malawi Geography
Malawi is just ben… Read More
2016-11-28 06:47
I had no idea how to become a travel writer, it just kind of happened.
Life seems to change so much faster as you get older. I mean, school years were the absolute worst but it never seemed… Read More
2016-11-27 06:38
For most people, going on private safari is one of those once in a lifetime bucket list trips. Figuring out where to go and what to see shouldn’t be dictated by a cookie-cutt… Read More
2016-11-24 09:53
Best places to visit in Malawi
There are many places to go and things to do in Malawi once you arrive in Lilongwe and depending on what you are interested in experiencing, the answ… Read More
2016-11-22 05:50
It can feel like a pretty small place if you spend a few weeks looking for things to do while backpacking Malawi. Yes, the friendly locals will keep you entertained and even just relaxing ne… Read More
2016-11-19 10:25
Malawi is known as the “Warm heart of Africa”, a relatively small country and certainly less touristy than neighbouring Zambia and Tanzania. Located on Lake Malawi itself (Also k… Read More
2016-09-11 10:34
Right, I’m not one for blowing on about places to see and things to do in Arusha but it really is so hard to find any of these places on limited time that I thought it was worth sharin… Read More
2016-07-05 18:14
You will not need a fire-starter on an Africa overland tour, nor will you need a compass, an emergency blanket or the loudest whistle in the world for when animals are chasing you. That bein… Read More
2016-07-05 09:15
I had just spent the night wrapped up in an emergency blanket and not for the first time, I was seriously contemplating my choices in life – almost to the point of regret. I… Read More
2016-07-02 07:09
Needless to say, none of it happened overnight and many adventures are responsible for taking me from entirely unhappy a few years ago, to this moment in which I find myself working as an Ov… Read More
2016-07-01 07:20
Considering the question of when is the best time to visit the Serengeti? It’s usually one of the first questions a person will ask when travelling in search of wildlife or the infamou… Read More
2016-05-25 14:57
When I first began researching the best place to stay in Navaisha town, I was not expecting anything luxurious or ultra comfortable. That being said, the one thing I insist upon is cleanline… Read More
2016-05-25 10:20
While visiting Lake Naivasha recently, I woke up one morning and decided to go camping at Mt Longonot. However, as with any Africa overland travel this was to be an entirely unexpected adven… Read More
2016-05-07 17:59
If I could give a small piece of advice on travel to Africa, it would be to keep an open mind and support the locals.
Not one for tedious small talk, I asked Benson what was his greatest fea… Read More
2016-05-05 08:46
Every morning is spent on this weathered picnic table, its faded paintwork blending seamlessly with the overgrown reeds surrounding Lake Naivasha. However, I am not just waiting for hippos h… Read More
2016-05-05 08:39
Living without possessions has given me a new lease of life as I travel Africa in that there is so much less to think about and as a result, so much more time to allocate my thinking toward… Read More
2016-05-04 13:11
Having travelled to travelled many times as a leader in overland tour Africa, I know it can seem a little daunting arriving in Nairobi airport alone for the first time. Here is a short post… Read More
2016-05-03 14:24
Did I really travel all the way across the world to wake up in a tent? No, I travelled all the way here so I could wake up in Africa.
That being said, there is simply no feeling like waking… Read More
2016-05-03 14:24
You know, sometimes I manage to convince myself and others that I’m an Irish adventurer, a nomadic traveller or an explorer of some sort, but then I meet people in the course of what I… Read More
2016-05-03 13:47
Departing my guesthouse, I wanted to check out one of the best places to see near Nairobi which happened to be Lake Naivasha. Thing is, as I found out working as an Africa Overland Tour Lead… Read More
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