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STORIES FROM WE ARE AFRICA, THE AFRICAN CONTINENT & AROUND THE GLOBE

18
Oct
2016
10 INSPIRING IDEAS FOR EXPLORING UNEXPECTED AFRICA

Keen to discover a side of Africa that you’ve never explored before? Here are ten inspiring ideas to get your unexpected Africa story started.

18
Oct
2016
SOUL TASTE

Marcella Echavarria talks to celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson about his restaurant, his roots and his many influences.

18
Oct
2016
FACES OF ACCRA: FREDERICK NYAVOR

Ghanaian photographer Frederick Nyavor tells us a few of the stories behind his vibrant pictures of life in his country’s capital, Accra, and beyond.

18
Oct
2016
THROUGH THE LENS: SWAZILAND

French globe trotter Marlène shares her memories and photographs of the beautiful, landlocked Swaziland.

17
Oct
2016
IN THE KITCHEN WITH SIX OF AFRICA’S BEST CHEFS

IN THE KITCHEN WITH SIX OF AFRICA’S BEST CHEFS Africa’s contemporary chefs need no wordy introduction. Across the continent from

17
Oct
2016
KEEPING THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR

Many wouldn’t associate wolves with Africa, which is perhaps part of the reason the Ethiopian wolf is becoming endangered, reports Anton Crone.

17
Oct
2016
CHANNEL CREATIVITY IN MAPUTO

Melissa Twigg gets stuck into heaving plates of seafood, strong cocktails, interesting art work and pulsing markets in Mozambique’s alluring, oft-forgotten capital: Maputo.

17
Oct
2016
MAKE AN IMPACT

African fashion and lifestyle brand Lalesso ticks the visual and responsible impact boxes – Eugene Yiga catches up with founders Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusser.

17
Oct
2016
THROUGH AN AFRICAN LENS: GABON

This month, photographer Yannis Davy Guibinga shares his story of Gabon: the tiny, relatively unknown country in West Africa where he grew up.

17
Oct
2016
WINE, DINE AND SHINE

Eugene Yiga reports from the Cape Legends Inter Hotel Challenge, celebrating young chefs and sommeliers across South Africa.

17
Oct
2016
FLYING HIGH: AIRLINES SET THEIR SIGHTS ON AFRICA

Flying into Africa has never been easier, as global airlines and African carriers expand route networks and improve their on-board product.

17
Oct
2016
RWANDA REBORN: HIGHLIGHTS FROM AFRICA’S NEXT HOTSPOT

When it comes to tourism appeal, Rwanda punches above its weight. From the vibrant streets of Kigali to the famed gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, it’s a destination drawing an ever-growing number of travellers.

17
Oct
2016
GHANA GOES FOR GOLD

With the median age of its population at just 30 years, Ghana is a young and vibrant country on the road to economic prosperity, writes Eugene Yiga.

17
Oct
2016
STEP BACK IN TIME IN SWAKOPMUND

Swakopmund is a scenic, whitewashed town in the heart of luxuriously empty Namibia – and walking around it not only feels like you are stepping back in time, but also like you are stepping over 5,000 miles of African earth to get your feet firmly on European soil.

17
Oct
2016
MEET 6 AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH A MIND-BLOWING FOOD SCENE

The diversity across Africa lends itself to the cuisine and travellers can expect a unique and vibrant food adventure in every corner of the continent. Here are six under-rated countries with mind-blowing food scenes.

17
Oct
2016
ROVOS RAIL ON TRACK FOR LOCAL GROWTH

Rovos Rail revealed earlier this year that it was to buy the Shongololo Express, branching out into the three- and four-star market with tours traversing South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

17
Oct
2016
ST. HELENA: STILL CAST AWAY AT SEA

There was plenty of excitement at the start of the year as the finishing touches were put to the new airport on St. Helena Island. However, test flights show that all is not well for commercial airlines…

17
Oct
2016
WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRAVEL OLYMPICS

The Olympic Games may have come and gone, but Eugene Yiga has a guide to discovering Africa’s ten winning countries…

17
Oct
2016
GOING UNDERGROUND: DINING AT SOUTH AFRICA’S UNDERGROUND RESTAURANT [SPASIE]

We talk to Greg Zeleny, creator of South Africa’s first underground restaurant [spasie], about this and future food concepts he has in the pipeline.

17
Oct
2016
A NEW GENERATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN WINE TALENT

The Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme celebrates a decade of empowering young talent in South Africa’s wine industry.

17
Oct
2016
AFRICAN AIRPORTS SPREAD THEIR WINGS

It’s good news for travellers to Africa that a number of African airports have an eye fixed firmly on the future, with plans underway to extend, expand and refurbish airport facilities across the continent, reports Richard Holmes.

17
Oct
2016
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: MADE FOR WALKING

If you want to really experience the Motherland, sometimes you can’t beat the feel of her soil beneath your feet – something these three brand new exhibitors know only too well.

22
Sep
2016
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: NAMIBIA SPOTLIGHT

For our first Welcome To The Tribe we’re throwing the spotlight on three new additions who showcase the best that Namibia has to offer.

21
Sep
2016
TRIPLE THREAT: 3 REASONS TO WATCH OUT FOR WAA 2017

Three reasons why We Are Africa 2017 is going to be the best for out-of-the-box networking to date…

14
Sep
2016
THROUGH AN AFRICAN LENS: MOROCCO

We’re collaborating with African Lens to bring you a series of photo stories depicting life on the continent. This month, photographer Zakaria Wakrim shares his story of Moroccco…

24
Aug
2016
SAIL AWAY: 6 AFRICAN BOATS YOU NEED TO GET ON BOARD WITH

Call us romantics, but we’re in love with the idea of exploring Africa by boat. Check out these African suppliers making ripples in luxury travel and join us in our Instagram-fuelled fantasy…

06
May
2016
A CONFERENCE MADE IN AFRICA

Relive our inspirational 2016 Conference speakers on video: Emmanuel de Merode, Jochen Zeitz and the Young Africa Panel.

05
May
2016
LIVE PANEL: THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN TRAVEL

Jen Flowers, Deputy Editor at AFAR, hits the We Are Africa show floor to talk trends, destinations and the future of travel in Africa.

04
May
2016
A SHAPESHIFTING EVENT

Les Carlisle, andBeyond’s Group Conservation Manager and Rhinos Without Borders’ Project Manager, tells us about his experience of the Conservation Lab 2016.

04
May
2016
PERFECT PITCH

Discover the pitchside pick-me-ups available at We Are Africa for 2016.

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