the guardian, 21 may 2011
Best western: Guinea Bissau's island sanctuaries
The Bijagos islands are some of the least-visited in west Africa – perfect for a week or two of beach hopping and wildlife spotting. MORE
the guardian, 19 march 2011
Branching out: an ecolodge in Senegal
Senegal is no longer just for backpackers, as our writer discovers when she stays in an ecolodge perched among the baobabs on the Sine-Saloum delta. MORE
the guardian, 23 January, 2011
On top of old smoky: across the appalachians with a banjo
There's no better way to appreciate the Appalachians than to travel with a banjo – but be sure to watch out for hungry bears and bugling elk. MORE
Songlines, october 2009
Selam African festival
The Nordic city of Stockholm rocks to the sounds of African music in November during its annual festival. Rose Skelton gives the low-down. MORE
songlines, June 2008
Postcard from Guinea Bissau
Every year one of Africa's smallest nations plays host to a huge pre-Lent festival. MORE
the guardian, march 2008
Rhythm Nation
With little more than cow horns, 8ft drums and hollow shells, Guinea Bissau throws one of the best parties on earth. MORE
Songlines, September 2006
postcard from ziguinchor, Senegal
Rose Skelton travels to the south of Senegal and experiences partying Ziguinchor-style. MORE