In episode 33 we are conquering a new continent: AFRICA! ❤️ We are travelling to a country that I only know through Leonardo DiCaprio's appearance in Blood Diamond. The name's Sierra Leone. Our guide for the day is called Ian who has visited Sierra Leone numerous times. Scroll down to read more about Ian and more information about Sierra Leone.

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About Ian: 

Ian is an award-winning freelance travel writer, adventurer and after-dinner speaker. The author of two travelogues, he has also contributed words to the likes of Africa Geographic, Adventure Travel, and TNT as well as two Bradt travel anthologies. Fascinated by off-beat destinations, he specialises in Africa and has spent more than two years travelling around the continent largely by locally-available transport, including a five-month stint on Sierra Leone’s Banana Islands. Ian has spoken to a wide variety of schools and organisations, giving his motivational and enthusiastic account of life in adventure.   

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Connect with Ian: 

Website: encircleafrica.org  

Twitter & Instagram: @ianMpackham    

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Mentions in the podcast: There's something for everyone: history, beaches, wildlife and tropical island escapes, mostly easily accessible from the capital on the Freetown peninsula. 

Freetown: The capital & a fascinating insight into the country's origins as a colony for freed slaves. Don't miss the Cotton Tree and neighbouring National Museum; http://www.thetravelmagazine.net/travel-guide-freetown-sierra-leone.html?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=b2a832cc69-TTM_Newsletter_+20180123&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c0dd37f48f-b2a832cc69-180983929 Beaches: Everything from white to orange and black sands 

Banana Islands: Accessed via the village of Kent, for relaxing days and water-based adventures; https://encircleafrica.org/blog/the-top-small-islands-in-africa-to-visit/ 

Turtle Islands: Provide a look into one of West Africa's most isolated communities; https://africageographic.com/blog/sierra-leones-turtle-islands-ultimate-digital-detox/OK National Park: Hippos and elephants in the far north 

Food & drink: plenty of fresh fish, lobster, beef & chicken. Also, try crin crin (leaf stew)  Visas: Easy to get, and can be arranged online before arriving. 

Safety: https://encircleafrica.org/blog/is-sierra-leone-safe/

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