In folk myth, wild arums are connected with bawdiness, writes Damien Enright.

To have come home for these spring days is as great a joy for us, writes Damien Enright

Back at home again, we are enjoying west Cork as much as we have ever enjoyed anywhere, probably more so because, although we regularly roam, it is here that we have settled, writes Damien Enright.

Damien Enright gives us a run down of his latest adventures in Namibia.

Thundering along the roads of Etosha National Game Reserve in northern Namibia in our rented camper van, we mow down plains tigers in their dozens, like it or not. 

ETHIOPIA will forever leave images of solitary walkers in my mind’s eye, lone men and women walking beside country roads or on paths across endless plains, miles from villages or any habitation, writes Damien Enright.

Damien Enright recounts more tales from his travels in Ethiopia. 

LAST week, I said I’d be writing my next column from Ethiopia, and indeed I am, writes Damien Enright.

Damien Enright is heading off to roam the highlands and lowlands of Ethopia but not before he leaves you with some springtime inspiration.