Travel guides and travel features
Researched and written by Emma Gregg

Many of my books and features are illustrated with my own original photography, shot on location specifically for the purpose.

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Selected titles

THE INDEPENDENT

www.independent.co.uk/travel

I have recently produced features on Madeira, Namibia and a series of 11 features on the Canary Islands for the weekend travel section of the newspaper. For a list of links, please visit:
www.journalisted.com/emma-gregg

TRAVEL AFRICA

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My professional association with this highly regarded travel magazine spans over ten years, including two and a half years as editor.

Upcoming features:

  • Douala and the lush tropical coast of Cameroon
Recent features:
  • Namibia: a dynamic new tourism project in the remote northwest
  • Mauritius: much more than just a millionnaire’s paradise
  • Sao Tome and Principe: tragic past, shining future
  • Loango National Park, Gabon: Africa's last Eden
  • Tracking lowland gorillas and meeting BaAka pygmies in Dzanga Sangha National Park, Central African Republic
  • A year of African music festivals: Mali's Festival au Desert, Essaouira’s Gnawa Festival, Malawi’s Lake of Stars Festival, The Gambia’s Roots Festival, the St Louis Jazz Festival in Senegal, and many more
  • Zanzibar: dolphins, spices and the joys of getting lost in Stone Town
  • Should you visit Zimbabwe? An in-depth report on the effects of economic and political instability on tourism in Victoria Falls, Hwange and the Matobo Hills
  • Quirimbas Archipelago, northern Mozambique, a coast of peace and plenty: exploring an ecotourism success story
  • Sir David Attenborough: interview

ROUGH GUIDES

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The Rough Guide to East Coast Australia (1st ed, 2008)
The thinking travellers guide to a superb coastal region. Winner, Travel Guide Book of the Year (Travel Press Awards, 2009).
For full details, please visit my
East Coast Australia website.
in reviews... Fab book BJ Woodhouse, reader review

The Rough Guide to the Gambia (2nd ed, 2006; 1st ed, 2003)
The most comprehensive guide to this appealing West African country, with a focus on responsible, sustainable community tourism and birdwatching.
in reviews... Book of the week Anthony Sattin, The Sunday Times, UK

Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (1st ed, 2006)
The only guidebook aimed specifically for independent travellers wishing to discover the ‘real Lanzarote. Detailed coverage of the island, plus a short section on neighbouring Fuerteventura.
in reviews... Cool Canaries Rhiannon Batten, The Observer, UK

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As well as producing entire books for Rough Guides, I contribute features, research and photos to several other titles in the series, including the following:
The Rough Guide to West Africa
The Rough Guide to Egypt
Rough Guides Inspirational Guides:
World Party: The Rough Guide to the World's Best Festivals
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World
Rough Guides 25 Ultimate Experiences:
Africa Adventure Travel Wonders of the World Wildlife Adventures


OTHER TRAVEL GUIDES

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Cape Verde Islands (Berlitz Pocket Guide) (1st ed, 2009)
The first pocket-sized guide to Cape Verde for English-speaking island-hoppers.
in reviews... Featured on Simon Calder's Travel Clinic, LBC Radio

Lanzarote and Fuerteventura (AA TwinPack Guide) (Fully revised ed, 2010)
A concise guide to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, produced for the immensely popular AA TwinPack travel guide series.

Brighton and Hove (Cool Places, 2010)
A snappy guide to Brighton and Hove, published in iPod / iPhone / iPad app format and available from the
iTunes App Store.

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