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    Africa Overland Tours
    Derek Cullen | February 27, 2020

    How to Choose the Best Travel Insurance for Kilimanjaro

    Whatever happens, you need the best travel insurance for Kilimanjaro. I never paid any attention to the details...
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    Africa Overland Tours
    Derek Cullen | February 12, 2020

    My Top 5 Africa Overland Tours for Less than 14 Days

    Looking for Africa overland tours for less than two weeks? When friends and family ask me what part...

  • Africa Overland Tours
    Derek Cullen | February 11, 2020

    3 Things that Will Stop You Getting Sick on an Overland Tour

    Overlanding Africa is more of a marathon than a sprint. In the beginning, everyone is eager and full...

  • Africa Overland Tours
    Derek Cullen | February 10, 2020

    5 Things to Know Before Your Africa Overland Tour

    Now that you know what to bring with you, it’s time to think about what actually happens on...

  • Backpacking Africa
    Derek Cullen | January 24, 2020

    My Pick for the Best Travel Destination in Africa

    Believe it or not, I have one and only one pick for the best travel destination in Africa....

  • Africa Travel Blog
    Derek Cullen | November 15, 2019

    The Biggest Sporting Events in South Africa

    South Africa is a country with a proud history of sporting greatness. Due to its historical connections to...

  • Africa Travel Blog
    Derek Cullen | January 7, 2019

    The Best Sporting Events To Watch In Africa

    So much of the African travel experience revolves around nature and the outdoors. This is largely because so...
  • arusha

    Backpacking Africa
    Derek Cullen | November 27, 2018

    Bank of Tanzania Closes Down Every Bureau de Change Arusha

    The Bank of Tanzania closed down every bureau de change Arusha this week. Needless to say, this left...
  • Packing for Kenya Safari

    Africa Travel Blog
    Derek Cullen | November 2, 2018

    10 Things You Should Have on Your Packing List for Kenya Safari

    Need a Packing list for Kenya Safari? Yes, you probably need your bank cards and a clean pair of...
  • Bike Touring Africa

    Cycling Africa
    Derek Cullen | October 31, 2018

    Bike Touring Africa: 5 Things You Should Know Before You Start

    Bike Touring Africa is an immense undertaking. In fact, I think this is something that can get lost in the...
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Derek Cullen is an experienced overland tour leader in Africa. He is best known for cycling across Africa and writing about travel in Africa for many online media publications. If you would like some help with planning your trip to Africa - you're in the right place!

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No Hanging Around is a travel blog for backpacking Africa and taking safaris on the continent. Derek Cullen is an Irish Travel Blogger and the author of No Hanging Around. He is best known as an overland tour leader in Africa and for taking long distance adventures such as cycling across Africa and hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

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