Tag Archives: overland

Senegal scraps visas

Posted on April 6, 2015 by African GirlChild

Good news for all of you planning to visit Senegal: they have now decided to scrap the visa requirements for tourists. This is especially good news for all overlanders, as it removes the uncertainty around how to obtain a biometric … Continue reading →

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Our bestseller awaits you!

Posted on February 7, 2015 by admin

      How exciting! During the first week of publication our ebook – For the love of Africa, an overland adventure – was the number 1 Best Seller in African Travel on Amazon UK. We are bouncing, you can … Continue reading →

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It’s here, the book is here!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by admin

It’s here!  Really it is!  After tackling the writing, and the technical challenges of publishing, the book is finally available on Amazon. Your support during the writing and now for the launch has been amazing. Here is a little snippet … Continue reading →

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Book publication date: 25 January 2015

Posted on January 10, 2015 by admin

Just a quick note to say we have set a publication date of 25th January 2015. We hope you are looking forward to the book as much as we are looking forward to sharing it with you. Remember, this is … Continue reading →

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Northern Emirates exploration

Posted on January 2, 2015 by admin

The quiet wadi we thought we had found was surprisingly busy. Local cars shuttled between the main road and the settlement near us – we waved good naturedly as the cars flowed in either direction. In the the morning, the … Continue reading →

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On my own … part 1

Posted on March 19, 2014 by admin

After many months of dithering about what to do with the vehicle, it seemed that returning the vehicle to the UK was the best alternative. As Viking Explorer had already returned to corporate life, the task was left to me … Continue reading →

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Into the studio

Posted on August 19, 2012 by admin

Each journal update, I start off by asking Viking Explorer what we have accomplished during the previous week. ?We scratch our heads, and try and remember what happened from Monday – which by Sunday evening doesn’t even feel like the … Continue reading →

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Excitement

Posted on August 12, 2012 by admin

We are getting so exciting for our trip!  It isn’t that long to go, and rather than feeling panicked, we are excited about heading off.  We are so focussed on making our way through the to do list – but … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

This week we really made a breakthrough in our preparations! It felt like a huge leap forward that puts us back on track for our departure date. First up, we sold the spare bed – the final piece of furniture … Continue reading →

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