by Richard | Nov 18, 2009 | Africa, Backpackers, Cape to Cairo, Travel, Zambia
For the abysmal failure at a-post-a-day, I apologise. Partly finding Internet is not so easy (what was I thinking), but its also been perfectionism on my part at not being able to really tell the stories as what they mean, more than simple narrative. I realise now...
by Richard | Aug 19, 2009 | Africa, Backpackers, Lesotho, Travel
I had promised, both in my last post on Lesotho and to Moruti, the owner/manager/everything at Mamohase Home Stay that I would speak a bit about the place which rescued us from our own lack of planning driving into the mountains late on a Saturday afternoon. Mamohase...
by Richard | Jan 21, 2009 | Africa, Backpackers, Mozambique, Travel
Not quite a backpackers, so much as two sets of four-bed dorms behind the actual Pensao Pachina hostel – seemingly run as a sideline by the barman. Nevertheless, this spot makes for an acceptable (depending on your tolerance for accommodation standards) stop for...
by Richard | Jan 20, 2009 | Africa, Backpackers, Mozambique, Travel
Fatima’s Nest is a backpackers and camping spot situated right on Tofo’s main beach, and was a hive of activity during the period that we stayed there (over new years 2009). Unlike Fatima’s in Maputo (from which there is a shuttle for 600MTN),...
by Richard | Jan 15, 2009 | Backpackers
If your plans for exploring Mozambique feature thatch huts and bars made of cane and palm leaves, then Baobab is an essential stop if you will be spending time in Vilanculo. Situated in the cane town (the area of Vilanculo made of sand streets and thatch huts with no...
by Richard | Jan 13, 2009 | Africa, Backpackers, Mozambique, Travel
Next to Fatima’s Place, The Base is the other popular option for backpackers transiting through Maputo. Unlike Fatima’s, The Base is located closer to the interesting part of town, making for much shorter walks to the areas with major sightseeing and...
