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Beneath the African Sun: Serendipity, Family, and Journalism with Barry Maughan

July 29, 2025 • Howard A Fox • Episode 7054

Beneath the African Sun: Serendipity, Family, and Journalism with Barry Maughan.

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we're joined by Barry Maughan, an international broadcast journalist, accomplished author, and true world traveler. Barry shares stories from his fascinating memoir, Beneath the African Sun, which chronicles his extraordinary six-year journey across Africa with his family. We explore Barry’s early roots in Australia, his adventurous spirit that led him from Europe to the heart of Africa, and the serendipity and courage that fueled his travels. Barry opens up about navigating unexpected political changes, building relationships with locals, raising children abroad, and the profound lessons he learned about humanity and connection along the way.

DISCUSSION

05:37 Shared British Adventurous Spirit

07:04 Serendipitous European Camper Journey

12:12 Bridget: Our Traveling Combi Bus

14:14 "Traveling Safely During Conflict"

18:01 "Teamwork and Determination"

20:01 "Fearless Blonde Diplomatic Explorer"

23:27 Reflective African Journey Choices

27:15 "Universal Human Desires"

31:39 Balancing Truth and Professional Risks

33:05 Unwavering Journalism Amid Turmoil

36:26 "Reflections on Returning to Ethiopia"