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An intrepid explorer couple send their first report from a four-month driving excursion

Carved by legend, shaped by culture and nurtured by nature, Ethiopia is a stunner

A bump on the road to Yemen forced the explorers to fly to Djibouti instead

A lakeside stay, some colourful locals and a dhow cruise make for a trip to remember

The friendly people of Tanzania made up for the irritation of being fined by the police at every corner

Not the best picture of progress, Mozambique won over the two travellers with its festive, welcoming ambience

First-time rides on a hot-air balloon and an ostrich were just some of the highlights of the trip to South Africa

It's a busy life in Dubai after living on the edge in Zimbabwe. Looking back, it seems worth the while