Living and writing in East Africa
A recent announcement that the UK Foreign office and DFID are to merge will hopefully offer better value for money for the British tax payer. As a trailing expat spouse, opportunities to work locally in Africa are dependent on procuring a costly work permit, however there is a loophole, work at an embassy in a… Continue reading Working for DFID in 1999 – The Accommodation Officer
A tribute to Kenya's world-class safari businesses. Let's hope they are able to get back up on their feet soon... The Camp Managers Semi-retired Geoffrey and his wife Lynn sigh behind pasted- on smiles as they wave off a group of camera slung guests, leaving amid a flurry of dust in an open sided Landcruiser. … Continue reading The Safari Camp
The concept of camping has always sent chills down Claire’s spine. Having recently moved to Africa and deeply shocked by the cost of living (even though the majority purportedly survive on less than a dollar-a-day), Claire realises that camping may well be the only option for a cost effective trip out of town with the… Continue reading The Reluctant Camper in Africa
Shopping second hand clothing markets in East Africa “Take off your watch and those earrings. Probably would be safer to remove your wedding ring too. Stuff your cash and phone into your bra. Are you ready? Let’s go.” Georgina looks wide-eyed in terror as her no-nonsense friend Sally barks out instructions. She winces as her… Continue reading The Mitumba Maven
Jeremy stands in a down-at-heel part of an African capital with local camera man Isaiah. He clears his throat and smooths his hair in order to be camera ready, weighing up whether to don the bullet proof flak jacket and riot helmet that lie at his feet. Looking around at a scene of relative peace… Continue reading The Foreign Correspondent in Africa
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