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Richard is a travel writer and photographer who can't stop getting off the beaten track. Originally from the UK, his work has taken him across the world, from Mexico to the Philippines in search of food and history. His words and photos have appeared in BBC Travel, Lonely Planet, Culture Trip, Atlas Obscura, and many more publications!
In Gabon, surfing hippos, gorilla trekking, elephant safaris, and untouched rainforests could kick-start tourism in this little-known West African destination.