The meanings behind some of the masks from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Behind the masks
Photographing locals
What is appropriate when photographing locals when you travel?
Theseus and the Leopard Cloak
How culture helps us to re-establish our links to nature.
Backtracking Africa
Runner-up in the 2009 Bradt Travel Writing Competition. Anonymous arms handled large woven bags over the heads of the throng – an elevated baggage carousel. The crowd surged as we stepped off the ferry. “Bananas, bananas,” one vendor shouted as…
Homebuoy wins White House
News of Obama’s win in the U.S. has buoyed many in Africa. Africans are proud that one of their own occupies the most powerful seat in the world. Apart from the hype and glory I think there will be a…