Ian M Packham
@ianMpackham
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Freelance travel writer - Africa specialist & public speaker 2+ years on the ground experience in 40 African nations Bylines: Bradt, Fodor's, BBC Travel, The i
Sheffield / Africa somewhere
Joined August 2011
When you've been so buried in completing the next guidebook that you have to Google whether it's Easter
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I sometimes get out of Africa, but I'm probably still hiking/wildlife spotting. The making of Europe's Yellowstone, in the Spring 26 issue of Mountains Magazine
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It always feels like Africa is an afterthought in these lists, but you’ll see no complaint from me with the inclusion of Cape Town, Lagos and Marrakesh. It’s great to see Cairo receiving some love too even if the 2 highlighted attractions are in Giza https://t.co/JqGtqrWUuH
timeout.com
We polled thousands of locals to rank the world’s greatest cities. Ready?
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It’s a pity I won’t be able to enter this year. Now that you’re charging a fee per category, that rules out the majority of freelance writers who are struggling enough as it is. We simply can’t afford it. @TravWriters
Travel Media Awards 2026 is open for entries. New: Specialist Travel Writer of the Year (UK & Ireland) — celebrating exceptional UK and Ireland travel writing. 24 categories. Judged by the UK's most influential travel media figures. Deadline: 16 May 🔗 https://t.co/ho8i0V1jjS
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It's the second year in a row I've been nominated for an @InspireGlobal_ award and that thrill of excitement when you find that email in your spam folder definitely doesn't go away
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Love this
Welcome to March, the month known to Swazis as Indlovulenkhulu ("Big Elephant"). When times of year were noted by Africans for nature's phenomenon observed that month, elephants were seen getting big from the abundant foods of the Southern summer.
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The Pope has clearly had an eye on my recent travels since he's planning to visit both Angola and Cameroon during his next trip to Africa https://t.co/1O0Jo2x9Jk
bbc.co.uk
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.
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As someone who has been banging on about all three destinations over the past couple of years, it’s fantastic to see @UD_Adventures choose Angola, Ghana and Comoros as some of their recently-opened and overlooked nations to travel too! https://t.co/btHzVVluh5
travmedia.com
In 2026, small group adventure tour operator Undiscovered Destinations continues to focus on destinations that were once hard to reach, misunderstood, or overlooked - now explored responsibly,...
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Really enjoyed joining the folks at Intrepid for a panel discussion on Where To Travel Next at Destinations Fair. Given the amount of scribbling going on I think the audience enjoyed it too (or maybe they were all penning letters of complaint) 😅
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I'll be speaking about underrated & under visited destinations at London's Destinations Fair on Friday 30th at 11.30am alongside @kirstenjh and Robbie Hodges. Please join us! Entrance to the fair (and panel discussions) is free online (£1.75 booking fee). https://t.co/IAZ8vHYBob
destinationsshow.com
Gain travel inspiration from experts, explorers & journalists on The Travel Stage at Destinations London 2026. See talks, Q&As, tips & insight.
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An African safari is not just an African safari. From horseback to gorilla trekking, discover the best type for you https://t.co/tyv5WWZ26w
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Had one to many 'Salut, Papa' (Hi, old man) now. Anyone know where I can buy some just for men in northern Cameroon? 😂
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"Let's mess with these guys by having three different coins all of the same value in circulation"
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Picked the wrong leave-when-full bus company for today's journey from Kribi on the Cameroon coast to inland capital Yaoundé
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#AdventureMind Grant is open to those who would not otherwise get a chance at #adventure. Applications close 31 January 2026 https://t.co/lPdqZNflQD
@explorersconnect @goapetribe @louiseminchin #AdventureForWellbeing #AdventureMindGrant #AccessibleAdventures #ExplorersConnect
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AfricArchitecture. Today in 1992, The Ghana National Theatre building is completed, in Accra. Housing Ghana’s National Dance Company, the National Symphony Orchestra and that National Theatre Players, the soaring exterior suggests a ship on an artistic voyage.
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My email inbox is eerily reminiscent of the start of coronavirus - but warning dual citizens to carry proof of UK citizenship from now on when entering the country
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Good news all. I've been sorting out my diary for the upcoming months and I have absolutely nothing pencilled in for 2028. Get booking now! 😂
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Angola is Africa's largest banana producer (and #7 in the world) and 2025 will see another bumper season, likely 5million tonnes. Thanks to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Nigeria has been added to Angola's export markets this year.🇦🇴🍌🇳🇬
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