Gretchen Healey has a transformative experience in Namibia while slow traveling through the wildlife-filled NamibRand Nature Reserve.
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Artisans Of Rwanda: Meet Yusta, The Master Weaver
Gender Equality In Rwanda Since President Kagame first took office in 2000, not only has the policy towards gender equality changed, mentalities have too. The …
How Stylish Bags Are Curbing Ghana’s Trash Problems
Trash and trash disposal are an international issue, and while Western countries tend to understand proper recycling, often times making ‘going green’ a lifestyle trend, …
6 Must-Have Cultural Experiences In Tanzania
It’s not hard to see why Tanzania is famous for its stunning natural beauty. The country is home to the African continent’s largest and most …
Red Carpet & White Camels: An International Film Festival In A Desert Refugee Camp
I vividly remember the moment when I stepped on African soil for the first time. Together with 300 yawning Spaniards, I got off the plane …
Evicting Poor Communities To Grow Food for Fuel In Tanzania
Talk of Tanzania to most people and you’ll hear stories of Zanzibar’s golden beaches, or perhaps a hard hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. Not so here.
The Dark Side Of Easter: Child Slave Labor And How To Source Ethical Chocolate This Holiday
Easter has always been a time to celebrate rebirth. During the spring, the entire planet seems to come back to life. Trees and flowers begin …
Garlic: A Spicy International Love Affair
The country of Chad may seem like a strange place to order a helping of gumbo, but it’s an experience one must try to truly …
Sustainable Travel: Pastoralist Communities vs Safari Parks
After driving for eleven hours, mostly on unmade roads, we arrive at a game lodge about five hours drive from Nairobi. I am sitting in …
Ethiopian Culture: Exploring The Country Through Beer
Much of the tourism in Ethiopia is focused on history. The country is in the region of the world where humankind originated – the ‘Cradle …