Author: Chukwu Godlove
Some bookshops are worth travelling for — not just for the titles they stock, but for the views they offer. From oceanfront terraces to churches-turned-libraries, these literary gems invite you to slow down, soak it all in, and maybe stay for just one more chapter. Atlantis Books – Oia, Santorini, Greece Picture/Friends of Friends/Yannis Drakoulidis On a sun-bleached cliff in Santorini’s postcard-perfect village of Oia, Atlantis Books has carved out a literary sanctuary overlooking the Aegean. The shop is built into the cliffside, with hand-lettered signs, books stacked to the rafters, and a terrace where you can read while watching…
Liberia is among 36 countries the Trump Administration is reportedly considering for new travel restrictions that could limit their citizens’ entry into the United States. According to an internal memo reviewed by The Washington Post, governments of the listed nations have been given 60 days to meet newly established benchmarks and requirements set by the U.S. State Department. The memo, as reported by The Washington Post, outlines a range of benchmarks that the Trump Administration claims these countries are currently failing to meet. Some countries, it notes, lack a competent or cooperative central government capable of producing reliable identity or…
Kisawa Sanctuary on Benguerra Island, just off the coast of Southern Mozambique, blends wild beauty with quiet elegance. Set between dunes, forest, and the Indian Ocean, this eco-resort offers more than beachside bliss — it’s a model for how luxury travel can protect what it celebrates. This resort isn’t just a place to relax; it’s a place to regenerate — for the planet, for local communities, and travellers seeking deeper meaning in their journeys. Built to blend in, not take over Picture/Mozambique Travel From its very foundations, Kisawa was designed to tread lightly. Using pioneering 3D-printing technology that combines sand…
<a Href=”https — //www.express.co.uk/latest/africa”>Africa’s most “underrated” country is home to amazing experiences featuring beautiful scenery and majestic wildlife. One YouTuber, who makes travel videos based on the wide range of destinations he has visited across the globe, featured Zimbabwe in a recent video and explained exactly why it is Africa’s most underrated spot. In fact, he went as far as to call it the most underrated country in the world. Tayo Aina showed off what the country has to offer visitors, from the wildlife experiences to the iconic Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa and is landlocked by…
Indie music is often associated with familiar cultural capitals—think Berlin, London or New York. But if you scratch beneath the surface, you’ll find thriving underground scenes in cities many travellers overlook. Across parts of the Middle East and North Africa, young artists are blending local traditions with global genres, shaping fresh musical identities in places where creative expression often exists against the odds. Whether you’re a crate digger, concertgoer or cultural explorer, discovering a city through its indie music scene offers a visceral way to connect with its people and pulse. Beirut, Lebanon: Beauty in the breakdown Picture/Postcards Music Beirut’s…
Liberia is among 36 countries that could soon face sweeping travel restrictions to the United States, as the Trump administration moves to enforce tougher immigration and vetting policies. An internal memo from the U.S. State Department — signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and obtained by The Washington Post — outlines a 60-day ultimatum for affected nations, including 25 in Africa, to meet new American benchmarks on civil documentation, governance, and cooperation on deportation matters. Liberia’s inclusion on the list has already triggered widespread anxiety among her citizens who frequently travel to the United States for education, business, family…
Tucked into the mountains of southern Mexico, Oaxaca pulses with its distinct rhythm. This culturally rich region is where indigenous Zapotec and Mixtec traditions meet colonial elegance, and where flavour, art and ritual blend in ways that linger long after your trip ends. From mole tastings to mezcal trails, Oaxaca invites you to experience Mexico with all five senses. Markets made for wandering (and tasting) Picture/Recetas Nestle Start your journey in the heart of Oaxaca City, where the city’s two most famous markets — Mercado Benito Juárez and Mercado 20 de Noviembre — buzz with colour, scent and sound. Wander…
Four souls. Four beginnings. Four miracles – each one spun from the same dreams, raised under the same roof, held by the same hands – and yet as wildly, gloriously different as the seasons themselves. In case you missed it, you can read part Part 1 and Part 2 first.Same roof, same love – infinite expressions of joyMatthew Matthew arrived first. Determined. Fierce. Sharp-edged even as a baby, as if he’d entered with the full knowledge of the world’s sharpness and was determined to meet it on his own terms.He has a mind that slices straight to the heart of a thing and loyalty…
Image: Wikimedia Commons Winter is the best time for a South African safari. Here’s why the dry season offers unbeatable wildlife viewing, and where to go. ALSO READ: Winter hikes in South Africa that are actually better in the cold Why winter is the best season for a safari in South Africa Summer might have the dramatic thunderstorms and lush green bushveld, but for wildlife viewing, winter is hard to beat. From May to September, much of South Africa enters its dry season. That means thinner vegetation, fewer water sources, and cooler, more comfortable temperatures — all of which combine…
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has included Liberia on a list of 36 countries whose citizens will be banned from travelling to the US according to a draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, a U.S. media outlet. The memo “signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent Saturday to U.S. diplomats who work with the countries,” said the governments of Liberia and 35 other countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast and The Gambia “were being given 60 days to meet new benchmarks and requirements established by the State Department. It set a deadline of 8…