Walking Post podcast 19: A Ramble Through the History of Walking, and travels in Africa

This week, we’re talking about a new book, A Ramble Through the History of Walking, with author Bill Laws, and the diversity of travel in Africa with Acacia is Africa director Vivian McCarthy.

Interview times:

05:05 Acacia is Africa

20:50 Bill Laws

Acacia is Africa

Acacia is considered as an expert on travel to Africa and offers a range of tours from its original adventure tours to treks, city stays and tailor-made packages.

The company says its goal is to provide adventure through exciting, affordable tours.

Active for more than 20 years, the company, a member of ABTA, takes people from the plains of the Serengeti or the River Nile to Victoria Falls and Cape Town, and many places in between.

Bill Laws: A Ramble Through the History of Walking

Bill Laws is an author and journalist, with more than 20 books to his name. He writes for publications including the Telegraph, and has penned books on history, Herefordshire, gardens, homes, and walking.

His book A Ramble Through the History of Walking was originally published in 2008, and has been updated along with a new cover design and title.

The book was published earlier this year through The History Press. It is available through bookstores, and online through many outlets including amazon.

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