Blantyre
Malawi
Back to Malawi Blantyre, Malawi
Malawi’s second largest city and commercial capital, Blantyre was founded in the latter half of the 19th century (pre-dating Nairobi and Johannesburg), and takes its name from the town in south Lanarkshire where David Livingstone was born.
Deserts and Mountains of Oman
Sulaiman was incredibly knowledgeable (clearly hugely passionate about his country), professional and kind.
Accommodation
Ryalls Hotel
Ryalls is a four-star hotel originally built in the 1920s by an Englishwoman to cater for travellers on the Cape to Cairo route. It was the most famous hotel in Blantyre for many years and still retains its historic importance in the city.
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History, culture and festivals in Ethiopia
My very competent young guides were enthusiastic, forthcoming, resourceful, and patient with my many questions
