In Africa, markets are the beating heart of any village, town, or city. From the smallest village stalls, to gargantuan, sprawling arcades of Africa’s megacities, there is always something awaiting the adventurous traveller.

Vish Kumar was always destined to be a hiker. Born in Chandigarh at the foothills of the Indian Himalayas, he grew up watching his father and grandfather set off for expeditions in the neighbouring region of Himachal Pradesh.

The famous country of Nambia is the greatest nation in Africa. Have you been? You really must go there. Now I know what you’re thinking, Nambia, is that even a country? Well of course it is, President Trump does not make misteaks. He doesn’t just make up countries. If you don’t know about Nambia that is sad, so sad. Lucky for you, we’re here to tell you all about it.

In the villages and farmlands that surround Arusha, placenames speak of the days of pre-colonial Africa. Engarenarok, where water flows from black rocks, Lengijape, a cold place, and Olorien, trees with a pleasant aroma. Engosengiu is the name for a small termite mound, and for now, the place I call home. 

Langa and Soweto are two of South Africa’s oldest, largest and most recognised townships. Located in Cape Town and Johannesburg, the townships offer a fascinating glimpse into South Africa’s turbulent past and the rainbow nation that has emerged in the post-apartheid era.

‘Police! Police!’ shouts a man from the rear of the matatu. The panicked call sets off a wave of chatter and debate. A police roadblock in central Nairobi is unusual.

South Africa is an excellent hiking destination, along with its neighbours eSwatini and Lesotho. These are five of the best day hikes throughout region, and there are many, many more out there to discover!

On a Sunday in Samoa, there is only one place where the crowds assemble, where families gather, and where you can immerse yourself in the culture. On a Sunday in Samoa, you go to church.

One of the great thrills of independent travel is not knowing where you will spend the night. Over the years, I have slept, or rather, spent the night, in many strange and interesting places, here are some of the best.

Order and predictability are unusual when travelling in Africa, where tardiness and disorder often rule. To escape the constriction of Kigali, and to repel the restrictions of Rwanda, hitchhiking through the countryside strikes me as the ideal way to travel.

Melbourne is city famous for its café culture, street art, and colonial era architecture. For experiences beyond the usual tourists sights, here is, ‘The Other Melbourne List.’

The King Hussein Bridge is the most direct route from Jerusalem to Amman, yet in this part of the world, there is no such thing as a straightforward border crossing.

On the Swahili Coast of Tanzania, in the neighbourhoods and marketplaces, travellers can immerse themselves in a centuries old culture, with influences from Arab and Indian traders to the East African Slave Trade, and European colonialism.

Climbing a mountain is an essential travel experience. Hiking at altitude is something for which you need to prepare your body and mind. These top 10 tips can help make your journey more enjoyable, comfortable, and successful.

Marrakech is a city close to the heart of many travellers. When Morocco was struck by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in September, an outpouring of emotion reverberated around the world. The global tourist community rallied around one of their own.

Bucket Lists, counting countries, the never ending Traveller vs. Tourist debate and so much more. These are the top 10 things I have learned from my first year on #TravelTwitter.

Travel in Timor Leste, one of the least visited countries on earth, is seasoned with a sense of adventure that is becoming harder to find. Nestled in between Indonesia and Australia, Timor Leste and its people are a breath of fresh air in Southeast Asia.

Returning to San Pascual is my first confrontation with the bittersweet sensations of return, a heady mix of sorrow, warmth, fear, and heartache.

The Larapinta Trail, one of Australia’s premier hiking routes, snakes more than 200kms through the scorched red centre of the continent. On the lands of the Arrernte people, it traverses desert valleys, ancient rocky ridges, and frigid waterholes, and passes through a series of dreaming trails, including kangaroo, snake, and emu.

The justice I am witnessing, street justice, mob justice, call it what you will, is commonplace throughout Africa. The sentences doled out to thieves across the continent are legendary, and it can be difficult to know which of the gruesome details are exaggerated.