On the road in Malawi

Written by Bradt Travel Guides

Join Sandra Turay, updater of our forthcoming Malawi guide, as she shows us her highlights from the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. 

 

Good morning! Thank you for joining me, @sandraturay, updater of the #Malawi #bradt #guidebook. Today I’ll be sharing a few special moments from my trip to “The Warm Heart of Africa!” #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels

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Often referred to as, “The Land of the Lake,” #Malawi is known for #dugout canoes, local #boats, and the #Ilala ferry that has traversed its waters since 1951. #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel# travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels @sandraturay

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Local women show off their colourful #chitenge crafts in #Livingstonia. #souvenir #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels @sandraturay

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Not every moment as a #guidebook updater runs smoothly! When my truck broke down more than 100km from a paved road, my new self-proclaimed Malawian father, Louis, helped organize local help to tow the truck to the nearest town (10 km away) for a bush fix. There, I met Naomi, a local shop owner and avid knitter of baby clothes. Sometimes unplanned pauses lead to the greatest stories! #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels @sandraturay

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Riverboat #safaris on the Liwonde offer a fantastic vantage point to watch families of #elephants, #crocs, and #hippos. #liwondenationalpark #africanparks #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels @sandraturay

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While driving the ring road around Mulanje, my visit just so happened to coincide with the celebration of a local rite of passage. Each village was honoring their daughters; newly women, with song, dance, and parade. #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels @sandraturay

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Also on the #Mulanje ring road around is the Phalombe #Catholic Mission. #malawi #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels @sandraturay

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The highlands of #Malawi produce some of the world’s finest #tea. #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels @sandraturay

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From dawn till dusk, Malawi never disappoints! Thank you for joining me, @sandraturay, as I shared a few memories of #malawi. Look for the 7th edition of the Malawi Bradt Travel Guide this August! #taketheroadlesstravelled #igtravel #instatravel #travelblogger #travelgram #travelguide #traveladdict #instapic #travel #travels

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