Embark on a remarkable literary adventure through the captivating landscapes and vibrant cultures of Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia with award-winning travel writer, Terry Lister.
In "Let's Go to Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia", the third instalment of his Travels with Terry series, Lister invites readers to join him on an extraordinary journey of exploration and cultural discovery.
From the very first pages, you’ll be transported to the heart of these remarkable African nations. With Lister as your guide, you’ll climb towering sand dunes, explore dense foliage, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of life in remote villages as he shares his encounters in local communities and offers insight into their profound cultural heritage.
"Let's Go to Gabon, Cameroon, and Namibia" is an invitation to experience the thrill of exploration and the joy of cultural immersion. Whether you dream of embarking on your own African adventure or seek to savour the beauty of these lands from the comfort of your armchair, this book is your passport to discovery.
So, grab your rucksack, prepare your senses, and get ready to embark on an extraordinary voyage of exploration, where every turn of the page unveils a new layer of beauty, discovery, and cultural immersion.
Let’s go on an unforgettable adventure together!
Book Awards
2022 Global Book Awards Silver in Biographical/Travel
2022 Global Book Awards Gold in Travel/Guidebooks
2022 INDIES Book of the Year Finalist by Foreword Reviews for Travel
2022 International Book Award Winner in Cross-Genre Non-fiction
2022 International Book Award Finalist in Travel Guides and Essays
2023 National Indie Excellence Award, Finalist, Travel category
September 2023 Literary Titan Gold Book Award
December 2023 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards, Recommended Read
May 2024 International Impact Award, Winner, Travel Writing and Adventure Non-fiction
2024 1st Quarter Firebird Book Award, Winner - Travel
For some living in highly developed societies, Christmas is a time of exorbitant expense and sheer panic. Children are suddenly acutely aware of their conduct, and parents subconsciously feel pressured to tackle costly wish lists. But in Africa, Christmas is a little different, especially depending on the country you decide to visit.
Terry Lister’s experiences and research give the reader a glimpse into the customs and practices of more than 13 African nations, delivering an educational taste of the traditional foods and common rituals. Vibrant photographs display the cultural variety and demonstrate the ways in which unlikely communities work together to make the season a festive time for all, including the most impoverished.
There are lessons to be learnt and adventures to be had within the pages of this literary travel treasure. Explore Christmas in Africa and prepare to walk away challenged on the concepts of what it really means to have peace, joy and love during the holiday season.
Book Awards
2022 Readers' Favorite 4-Star Award
2022 Literary Titan Gold Book Award
2023 Firebird Book Award Winner – Holiday (Spring)
2023 Book Excellence Award Finalist – Holiday
2023 Independent Press Award Winner – Holiday Category
2023 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner – Inspirational Category (Summer)
2023 IAN Awards Winner – Religious/Christian
After viewing the British television programme Desmond's and hearing one of the characters talk about his homeland, The Gambia, Terry Lister decided he had to visit. Equipped with this determination and a valid passport, he makes his way to the West African coast to experience the sights and wonders of this beautiful country. Both the expected and the unexpected await the prolific world traveller as he meets up with old friends and makes new ones.
From encounters with leaping gorillas to brushes with ‘evil spirits’, Lister exposes the curious reader to many of the spectacles and delights of The Gambia in this hilarious and educational short read.
If you’ve got one hour, you’ve got time to explore The Gambia: The Smiling Coast.
If you’ve got one hour, you’ve got time to explore The Gambia: The Sling Coast.
Many travellers associate Senegal with the Door of No Return—the place where over two million Africans passed through Gorée Island on their way to the New World for centuries. While this is certainly a historic feature of the country, there’s so much more to experience. And world-traveller Terry Lister has proof! Terry escorts the curious reader along Senegal’s culture-rich coast as he explores national landmarks, stumbles upon unexpected African markets, and makes new friends along the way, notwithstanding debilitating language barriers. Of course, there are the familiar squabbles with border patrolmen and taxi drivers. Yet all these experiences are what make this amusing short read both educational and unforgettable.
If you’ve got one hour, you’ve got time to travel to Senegal: The Land of Peace and Purpose.
He was willing to let foreign cultures collide with his own perceptions. This time, they exceeded every expectation.
Terry Lister still wasn’t done unearthing new experiences. After his harrowing travels through parts of West Africa, he set his sights on four more of the vast continent’s countries in the hope of gleaning insights into unfamiliar values and intriguing local customs. And with the infamous Ivory Coast on his list to visit, he knew he’d be in for the unexpected.
Armed as usual with his meticulous research, Terry was prepared to venture far beyond tourist traps in his thirst for knowledge. But as he quickly realised, sometimes the most well-planned journeys reveal their deepest secrets when spontaneity strikes.
In this second instalment, Terry Lister returns with his trademark wit and wisdom to share with readers his quest to show the side of a landscape rarely seen. And as he debunks the myths about danger and risk, heads to pristine beaches, and discovers ancient castles, this down-to-earth explorer delivers on his promise: an unforgettable adventure that will spark your soul.
A New Day Dawns: My Solo Journey Into West Africa is the hugely entertaining second book in the Travels with Terry travelogue series. If you like real-life stories, people who adore pushing boundaries, and spirited tales of solitary encounters, then you’ll love this exciting dive into an incredible challenge.
Buy A New Day Dawns to see the sunrise with different eyes today!
Book Awards
2021 Readers' Favorite 5-Star Award
2021 Literary Titan Gold Book Award
2022 Indies Today Awards – Runner-up, Adventure
2022 Independent Press Award – Winner, Travelogue
2022 Incipere Awards – 3rd Place, Historical
2022 Book Excellence Award – Finalist, Travel
2022 Global Ebook Award
2022 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards – Winner, Non-Fiction Adventure
2022 Paris Book Festival – Winner, Travel
2022 IAN Book of the Year Awards – Winner, Outstanding Travel/Nature
2023 National Indie Excellence Awards – Finalist, Travel
Avid traveller Terry Lister craved another leg of the journey. After retiring and making it his goal to explore the planet in eight-week-long sojourns, he set his sights on visiting the one place that deters most Westerners: West Africa. And with extensive research of the vast landscape under his belt, nothing would stop this global nomad from enjoying a sixty-day solo trip like no other.
From harrowing experiences with border police to escapades on crowded minibuses, Lister embraced every challenge he encountered off the beaten path. And as his priceless interactions with locals painted a true picture of an often-misrepresented land, he took it upon himself to prove that travelling through these five evocative countries is perfectly safe.
In a refreshing take on international travel, Terry Lister provides vigorous encouragement to those who have dreamt of touring this extraordinary region to take the leap of faith. And with heartening stories involving the residents, the optimism and lifestyles of those living thousands of miles away will inspire you to plan your very own inspiring excursion.
Immersed in West Africa is the eye-opening first book in the Travels with Terry travelogue series. If you enjoy soul-searching adventures, breathtaking geographies, and intriguing backpacking anecdotes, then you’ll love Terry Lister’s motivational journey.
Buy Immersed in West Africa to get the bags packed today!
​Book Awards
2020 Incipere Awards First Place – Adventure Category
2020 Indies Today Awards – Notable Entry
2021 Readers' Favorite Five-Star Award
2021 Literary Titan Book Award
2021 BookAuthority – Ranked #1 in 3 Best Senegal Travel Guides of All Time
2021 BookAuthority – Guinea-Bissau Travel Guide ranked as a #3 Best Seller
2021 Book Excellence Award Finalist
2021 BookAuthority – Listed among the 5 Best Mauritania Travel Books of All Time
2021 BookAuthority – Featured in the 9 Best Gambia Travel Guide Books of All Time
2021 Independent Press Award – Distinguished Favorite in Travel
2021 International Book Awards Finalist – Travel Category
2021 Paris Book Festival – Runner-Up in Travel
2021 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Travel Adventure Category
2022 Top Shelf Book Awards Winner – Travel