Planning to travel to Uganda? Here's a few tips.

1. If a Ugandan offers you a seat, take it. If they offer you food, accept it.

2. Take sunglasses - it gets incredibly dusty when riding in the back of a pick-up.

3. Steer clear of tomato sauce in cafes - it'll most likely have been watered down.

4. Ugandan time is not the same as British time. When planning a trip, e.g to Kabale, ask for the car an hour and a half before you need it. Meetings start half an hour after the set time. And watch out for the clocks - they never tell the correct time.

5. Don't give your knickers/pants to the housemaid to wash - it's a total taboo. (Socks are ok though).

6. Make sure all clothes are ironed after they are washed (especially underwear) as the tumbler fly lays eggs in them.

7. When climbing hills/waterfalls/steps and you start panting, don't worry - it's the altitude. You're not as unfit as you thought.

8. A general rule of thumb when travelling by road - if there's something coming that's bigger than you are, get out of the way.

9. If you really want to impress the school children at Kisiizi, learn the clap of appreciation. It goes something like this: clap-beat-clap-beat-clap-clap-clap-beat-clap

And lastly - something Oly and I experienced:

10. Don't offer a Ugandan a sip of water from your water bottle - they won't give it back.