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africanick

Profile for africanick

Member Since:
Friday, 22nd June 2007
Sex:
Male
Lives in:
Guildford, Surrey
Languages Spoken:
A touch of Arabic and French.
Status:
Offline

Introduction

Hi to all you travel addicts! - I'm one of the co-founders of addictedtotravel.com and now oversee the site on a day to day basis. Since setting out on my travels over two decades ago I've been addicted to travel ever since. Africa remains my real passion, though I've been lucky enough to travel far and wide around the world as a tour guide, tour operator and now with addictedtotravel.com!

Areas of Interest

As well as travelling and spending as much time as possible with my family I enjoy cycling, walking, photography, wildlife, exotic cultures, remote places and volcanoes!

Favourite Books for Travelling

Science fiction.

Favourite Music for Travelling

Rock, soul and popular 80's.

Most Memorable Travel Experience

Surviving the Cairo earthquake in 1992.

Countries I've Visited

AlbaniaAndorraAustraliaAustria • Belgium • Bosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBulgariaCanadaCanary IslandsCape Verde Islands • Ceuta & Melilla • ChinaCroatiaCyprusCzech Republic • Denmark • EgyptEnglandEritreaEthiopiaFaroe IslandsFinlandFranceGabonGambiaGermanyGhana • Gibraltar • Greece • Hawaii • Hong KongHungaryIcelandIrelandIsraelItaly • Jamaica • Jersey • JordanKazakhstanKenyaKyrgyzstanLatviaLesothoLibyaLiechtenstein • Luxembourg • Macau • MacedoniaMadagascarMadeiraMalawiMalaysiaMaliMaltaMauritaniaMauritiusMexico • Monaco • MongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueNamibia • Netherlands • NorwayOman • Pakistan • Palestine • PolandPortugalRéunionRomaniaRussiaSão Tomé and PrincipeScotlandSenegal • Serbia • Seychelles • Singapore • SlovakiaSloveniaSouth AfricaSpainSri LankaSudanSwazilandSwedenSwitzerland • Tajikistan • TanzaniaThailandTunisiaTurkeyUgandaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited StatesUzbekistan • Vatican City • WalesWestern Sahara • Yemen • ZambiaZimbabweUnited Kingdom • Zanzibar • SicilyCrete

Latest Blogs Posts

Cheryl Cole in Tanzania

Posted on:
Wednesday, 14th July 2010

ATTA has reported that the highly publicised news that Cheryl Cole is suffering from a severe bout of malaria, allegedly caught on holiday in Tanzania has caused much comment on malaria in East Africa in the press. In an exchange of emails between...

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cheryl cole holiday malaria safari Specialist Tanzania

Sahara Safari Camp - Pioneering New Private Rental

Posted on:
Monday, 5th July 2010

Specialist Morocco has just announced that it is planning to open the Moroccan Sahara's first ever private-rental tented camp. Only available for exclusive private rental for small groups, friends and families, the 'Sahara Safari Camp' will open on 1...

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Africa Desert group Morocco People safari Sahara Southern Specialist Tented travel
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Specialist Tanzania - Safaris and Zanzibar Holidays

Posted on:
Monday, 26th April 2010

Anyone who's involved in Tanzania's tourism industry will tell you that the last couple of years have been tough during the recession. As a high value destination with world class attractions, Tanzania's visitor numbers have suffered recently. Home t...

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Africa African holiday holidays Islands Kenya Kilimanjaro lodge safari Specialist tailor-made Tanzania tour operator tourism Zanzibar Zanzibar holidays

New Competition - Win a 12-day South Africa Holiday for 2

Posted on:
Monday, 3rd August 2009

We have just launched our latest competition with a mouth-watering prize! South African specialist Wilderness Dawning Safaris is offering a chance to win a private South Africa safari for 2 on their superb Cape Garden Route Spectacular tour, trav...

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Table Mountain Tops Everest!

Posted on:
Monday, 13th July 2009

Tourism Update has revealed that Table Mountain topped Everest and is one step closer to being named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. South Africa’s iconic mountain, and its only official nominee, has been voted as one of the top 77 sites selec...

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Latest Reviews

Essaouira Excursion: Atlantic Retreat

Fishing Boats of Essaouira
Posted on:
Saturday, 18th July 2009
Rating

For a full day trip from Marrakech, Essaouira is hard to beat - fabulous seafood, an atmospheric old medina, great shopping and huge beach. Don't miss the open-air fish stalls or a walk along the city ramparts.

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africanick
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Pole Pole Resort: Paradise Island Resort on Mafia Island

Pole Pole Bungalow
Posted on:
Friday, 17th July 2009
Rating

Pole Pole is one of my favourite African escapes. With a breathtaking location overlooking Chole Bay, and a really chilled atmosphere and all the home comforts necessary, Pole Pole is a real place of relaxation. De-stress, take a massage, do nothing - dive, fish, snorkel, read, drink, eat and be mer...

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africanick
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Tour Senegal in a Week: A Tour of Senegal

Djoudj boat safari on the Senegal River
Posted on:
Friday, 17th July 2009
Rating

One week is long enough to discover the main highlights of Senegal. Saint-Louis is the real highlight - a beautiful French-influenced city surrounded by National Parks and birdlife.

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africanick
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Comments

Badgercake's Photo

Hey Nick

Posted on:
Monday, 1st October 2007

Just finalising some stuff for Oman and UAE - watch this space.

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Badgercake
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22:23
Coutesy of Colin Richards

Morocco

Posted on:
Monday, 1st October 2007

Hi Nick - yep, I'm over there for 3 days next week. Should be a great trip!

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colinbrichards
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22:34
On a recent visit to track chimps in Mahale National Park, Western Tanzania.

In Touch

Posted on:
Monday, 10th December 2007

Not been in touch for a while.

Posted by:
africanick
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23:15
WrldTrvlrr's Photo

Hello Nick

Posted on:
Monday, 21st January 2008

Thanks for your message. I have sent emails to the companies listed for Uganada and Rwanda. Is there only one company that you know of that goes to Rwanda? I plan on doing a Gorilla Trek in both countries, white-water rafting, visiting a couple of orphanages, and spending time in some of the parks hiking and seeing other primates. I'd love to do a a short jaunt to Ethiopia as well if I can get a bit more time off of work. What is the shortest amount of time you think I will need for a taste?. I will do a longer visit later on. Are there specific recommendations you would have for me. Thanks again! Elisa

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WrldTrvlrr
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21:51
wadders's Photo

Hi Nick

Posted on:
Thursday, 31st January 2008

Sent you an email - hopefully you got it!

Let me know what you want doing when you've a spare moment!

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wadders
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21:28
Niraj Shrestha's Photo

Great to catch up

Posted on:
Tuesday, 5th February 2008

Nick, was great to meet you personally - hope the whole concept of ATT flourishes, as now you have thousands of mailing list - you guys were really busy during destinations!

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Niraj Shrestha
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AVeryBritishAdventure's Photo

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Wednesday, 5th March 2008

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AVeryBritishAdventure
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