The Best Things to Do in Rwanda
The first time I visited Rwanda was in 2009. Back then, the effects of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide were still…
31 East African Foods You HAVE to Try
One of the best ways to experience the local culture of any country is to try the local food (and…
The Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda
I might be one of the luckiest people on earth for the fact that I’ve been gorilla trekking (sometimes called…
The Ultimate Africa Packing List (Plus FREE Printable Checklist)
Deciding what to pack for Africa, especially if you’re travelling long term, covering multiple countries with different dress codes, cultural…
Climbing Mount Nyiragongo Volcano in the DRC: Everything You Need to Know
Climbing Mount Nyiragongo in the Congo is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my entire life! Mount…
Do I Need a Yellow Fever Certificate to Travel to Africa?
If you’re travelling to Africa, you may be required to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever, which is a disease that…
NEVER FORGET: Visiting the Rwanda Genocide Memorial in Kigali
”œIn all my travels, I’ve never seen a country’s population more determined to forgive, and to build and succeed than…
The Ethics of Visiting an African Tribe: What You Need to Know
When I first decided to travel to Africa, visiting an African tribe was one of the main things I really…
Getting Slapped By a Gorilla in Rwanda
Our eyes locked. The gorilla stared at me intently, I knew I was supposed to look away, be submissive, but…