Africa

Remember Cape Hermes Hotel is a tragic true story about a young black South African who found himself living a privileged life during the harshest times in South Africa. It is a love story between th …

Going on safari requires preparation – and no book leaves a traveler better prepared than this one. Including a wildlife guide and checklist, trip organizer, phrase book, safari diary, and map, this …

Ever wondered if you could climb a mountain? Maybe one of the Seven Summits? What if you are a middle-aged, unfit, inexperienced business woman with a sedentary job? This is the story of one such wom …

Just out of college seeking the adventure of his life and an opportunity to do good, Chris Starace joined the Peace Corps and was sent to Benin, West Africa for two years from 1995 to 1997. The chall …

An Audience with an Elephant is a compendium of the oddest and most eccentric travels – a travel book to set alongside Norman Lewis and Eric Newby for the sheer unpredictability of its encounters and …

Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Madagascar Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around – this po …

A merchant’s account of his travels through an independent African state Muhammad ibn ‘Umar al-Tunisi (d. 1274/1857) belonged to a family of Tunisian merchants trading with Egypt and what is now Suda …

On December 30, 2007, President Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner of Kenyas presidential election. Within minutes of this declaration, rioting erupted across Kenya, from the coast of the Indian Oce …

Have you ever thought of volunteering to live and work in a developing country to really get to know the people, land and customs? This is the story of Norene’s year of teaching in the northern part …