Welcome to Austin Madinga’s
#LifeUnbound Blog

I am a explorer, storyteller and digital creator from Malawi, the land of the lake of stars. I document and tell stories about the beauty and awesomeness of Malawi, the African continent and her diverse people  through words and photography.

I would love to partner with content creators and tourism brands on storytelling projects that expand the African narrative around tourism, travel, conservation and the continent’s people.

Chapter Coffeehouse cafe

Coffee chronicles

Coffee chronicles on a slightly chilly August morning at the Chapter Coffeehouse in a leafy Lilongwe suburb.

the serenity of lake malawi from nkhudzi hill

Soaking up the serenity of Lake Malawi

A reminder to once in a while to take a break and experience the crystal-clear waters, stunning landscapes and captivating sunsets on Lake Malawi, the Lake of Stars.

Tourism minister with a VR headset at Malawi Tourism expo Takulandirani

AI and tech in Malawi tourism

Players in the Malawi tourism industry need to embrace technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their operations and marketing.

Takulandirani 2023 Chingalire Village

Takulandirani Tourism Expo 2023

A look at the 2023 edition of Takulandirani, the Malawi International Tourism Expo, and the growth prospects in the tourism sector.

tourism minister vera kamtukule public lecture

The value of tourism to Malawi

A public lecture by the minister of tourism on how to raise national consciousness on the value of tourism to Malawi.

Malawi tourism 2022 in year in review

Malawi tourism 2022 at a glance

A review of events, developments and setbacks that have shaped the Malawi tourism and travel sector in the year 2022

Hiking Senga Hills in Salima

Hiking Senga Hills in Salima

A photo story of a hiking trip up Senga Hills Forest Reserve in Salima and the spectacular views of Lake Malawi, our lake of stars.

Liwonde to Kasungu National Park elephant translocation

Elephant translocation from Liwonde to Kasungu NP

Malawi’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife, African Parks and the International Fund for Animal Welfare to translocate 250 elephants and other wildlife 350km north from Liwonde National Park to Kasungu National Park.

Austin Madinga's Life Unbound