Articles Archive
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Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Posted on September 16, 2011 | 1 CommentRwanda is struggling to make a name for itself as a destination country which is tough considering they’re best known for the tragic 1994 Genocide. That, and gorillas. The gorillas... -
Couchsurfing in Africa
Posted on September 11, 2011 | No CommentsOnce relegated to the realm of vaguely suspect activities – train hopping, dumpster diving and the like – Couchsurfing is now considered practically mainstream in the backpacker community. For those... -
Chimp Tracking in Uganda
Posted on April 13, 2011 | 1 CommentMost people will know that gorilla tracking in Uganda is the country’s prime primate tourist draw but few consider a stop to also visit our cousins, the chimpanzee. Chimp tracking... -
Kampala Hostels: Red Chili or Backpackers?
Posted on March 21, 2011 | No CommentsIn Kampala there are two big backpackers. The taxi drivers know them and will greet you with ‘Chili? Backpackers? Where you going?’ Most backpackers who’ve passed through Kampala will have... -
Volunteer Spotlight: Kirstie in Kigali, Rwanda
Posted on September 24, 2010 | 1 CommentWhat made you decide to volunteer? Like a lot of people today I started feeling that my existence was becoming really superficial and very much oriented around the getting of...
