Tom Collins
Tom Collins has always had Africa on his mind. To get there, he studied first French and then African Politics. Armed with these tools, at the age of 24 he set up his company Vodoun Creations, specializing in African travel and contemporary issues. He is currently somewhere in West Africa on a whirlwind bike ride to Lagos, blogging for Verge along the way.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 23:18
Slowing Down in Guinea-Bissau
What does it mean to discount something as operating on "African time"?
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Monday, 06 June 2016 13:05
Is Tourism a Political Act? Should It Be?
Tourism in Gambia exposes how prescriptions for Africa are only skin deep.
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Friday, 27 May 2016 12:07
Faith and Music in Senegal
How jazz and religion go together in Africa.
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Friday, 27 May 2016 11:58
Where is Mauritania?
Don't worry. Mauritanians may be asking themselves the same thing.
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Friday, 15 April 2016 19:16
Creative Modernity in Morocco
Looking beyond Western ideals of what makes a "modern" country.
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Friday, 18 March 2016 04:36
Cycling Through Stereotypes
As Tom bikes closer to Africa, he's startled by his own reliance on stereotypes.
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Friday, 18 March 2016 04:31
Taking on West Africa by Bike
Tom is taking a road less travelled, to tell a story that isn't often told.
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