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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

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Olmara Camp, Serengeti, Tanzania – An immersive experience like no other

AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 13, 2025

Nowhere on earth can you find as much rich cultural history as the African continent, where the oldest human remains were found. This land is full of wonders and history and possesses the animal kingdom’s magic. This vast area comprises many countries and covers rainforests, deserts, and wilderness. This is where Disney’s Lion King comes…

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AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 11, 2025

The Hadzebe and Datooga Tribes, Lake Eyasi, Tanzania – A humbling experience to see their way of life

The Hadza, or Hadzabe (Wahadzabe, in Swahili), are a protected hunter-gatherer Tanzanian Indigenous ethnic group primarily based in Baray, an administrative ward within Karatu District in southwest Arusha…
AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 10, 2025

Kisimi Ngeda Lodge, Lake Eyasi, Tanzania – A hidden gem of tranquillity

Our journey towards the Serengeti in the large Land Cruiser, driven expertly by our guide and driver Emanuelle, took us first…
AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 7, 2025

Katambunga House, Arusha, Tanzania – The perfect accommodation to the start of a safari adventure

We landed at JRO International Airport and were met by our driver, Emanuelle, from Metambezi Safaris. Although we were exhausted, we…
AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 2, 2025

Who and What inspired us for our next adventure when we visited “Destinations”, The Manchester Travel Show in January 2024.

We enjoy travelling to parts of the world that show us beautiful scenery, other cultures, and general ways of life. We…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingDecember 1, 2024

Stonehenge, Salisbury – Probably one of the world’s most famous sites

We visited Avebury, in the Southwest of England, which is probably one of the most famous and significant world heritage sites.…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 25, 2024

Lacock, National Trust – A delightful quintessential village

Over towards the southwest of England, not far from what the locals call “Baarth”—Bath to a Northerner like me—is the gorgeous…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 24, 2024

Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire – The quirkiest garden I have ever visited

We often travel up and down the M6 motorway, the link between the North and South. However, on a recent trip,…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 4, 2024

Frameless, Marble Arch, London – I’ve never been immersed in famous art like this

The tube system certainly made it easy to get around the capital and to get to Marble Arch, where, in the…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 3, 2024

Oslo Court, St John’s Wood, London – Traditional dining in a block of flats! Not what I was expecting.

Lords Cricket ground and the famous Abbey Road studios are located in St Johns Wood, an affluent North London location that…
ManchesterfiftyfourandcountingOctober 28, 2024

MODS, Prestwich – Who would have thought that eyewear could be this impressive

One year ago a new retail ‘studio’ opened up on Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester called MODS. The social media, the…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 27, 2024

Bhaji Pala, Gatley – Authentic vegan Indian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere

As a child I grew up in South Manchester and often visited the Tatton Cinema in Gatley. Today It has been…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2024

The Spärrows, Manchester – Food and Atmosphere – a well-kept secret

I’ve lived and worked in Manchester all my life. There are those places in any city that you just don’t generally…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 3, 2024

The UK General Election 2024 – we’re about to have change!

I’ll remember 2024 with despair! In all my years, I have never been undecided about where I will cast my vote.…
Celino San MarcofiftyfourandcountingJuly 3, 2024

Da Zio Gianni, Celino San Marco – I was not expecting such a great Italian Pizzeria

Celino San Marco is home to the famous DuePalme winery. I don’t know for sure but I would not be surprised…

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