A Note From The Editor

Every issue of United Maverick is a labour of love. This entire publication is produced by a core team of three people, with freelancers in the form of writers, illustrators and photographers joining us where necessary. So, as you hold the magnificent publication that is United Maverick in your hands, it’s not too hard to realise that this magazine is close to our hearts and an immense passion and love of the United Charter Company brand is what brings it to fruition.

But this issue. This issue is different. This edition unites our love of United Maverick, United Charter Company and Africa into one beautiful book.

This has been our adventurous issue. We ventured to new (and surprisingly exciting) lands in the form of Cambodia, Mount Kilimanjaro and even Limpopo! We’ve welcomed new writers like Jenny Crwys-Williams and welcomed back many of our favourites, like Rob Rose. We have explored aspects of cultures that are part of our DNA in Africa and, yet, there is so much that so many don’t understand! And we have uncovered delectable treats and feasts for you in the form of Café Hemingway’s.

As every editor will tell you, producing a magazine or book is an emotional process, and this is no exception. Each image featured and each word written has been pored over endlessly to ensure it does justice to a continent that too often is portrayed as one of only poverty and dust. Our aim is to bring you the other side of Africa. The unexpected beauty in remote places. The depth of cultural experience in our everyday lives and, of course, the endless talent that lies in the creative corners of this remarkable continent. For this is my Africa. A continent of extremes, and surprises, enormous talent, beauty and varied experiences.

This is our continent. And we are United.

Love Philippa