My eBooks are travel biographies of the observations and experiences of a totally blind and partially deaf man as he travels independently around the world having exciting adventures. The most recent volume, Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way, published 31 December 2020, is a journey of continued self-discovery as I plot my way from multi-cultural South Africa with its complex society, to Malawi, with its picturesque and peaceful nature. This third book takes the reader through parts of Southern Africa, and offers a brief glimpse into a little of Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Blog post / Guided Day Tour, Lebanon! (1st June 2024)
Yesterday, 31st May, I did a guided tour to a couple of historical sites in Lebanon. With a driver-guide, booked online through Viator, we visited Anjar ruins, Baalbeck Archaeological site and Chateau Ksara, where wine is produced. I was collected from my accommodation, The Colony Hostel around 8 am and off we sped out of Beirut and up in to the valleys and mountains, twisting and turning at pace with the wind blowing my ragged beard this way and that.
Hello dear followers, friends and fans. I hope this finds you all well this Monday? Please kindly consider buying, downloading and reading my latest fascinating travel bio and adventure. Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way An enlightening journey (Seeing The World Book 3) By Tony Giles, blind, world, solo traveller. ISBN 9781839781544 Published 31 December 2020
Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way is the third in the Seeing The World series,
Blog post / South Sudan Trip Report (18th March 2024)
I've just returned from a short trip to South Sudan: 11th March-15th March 2024. Brief facts: officially the Republic of South Sudan Capital and largest city: Juba, located in the Equatoria region and centrally located. Currency: South Sudanese Pound, although US Dollars is the de facto currency and used almost everywhere. Location: Eastern Central Africa or East Africa. Coordinates: 8°N 30°E A landlocked country, bordered by: Sudan to the north,
Tony feeding Llamas and Alpacas near Cuzco, Peru (25th October 2023)
Blog post / Peru and hiking the amazing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! (24th October 2023)
I’m home now, back in rainy Devon after an amazing trip in the Andies Mountains of Peru! I joined a group of wonderful people to try and hike the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Unfortunately, due to the mountain being too steep and full of rock steps of varying height and size, combined with the roughness of the trail and altitude, plus my lack of fitness,I failed to complete the challaenge, but I did hike roughly a third of the trek and feel proud of my attempt.