Nubian culture, banana beer, and gorillas During an 11-day whirlwind tour, we saw breathtaking scenery, observed mountain gorillas in the wild, learned about Uganda culture, and met warm, hospitable people. In 2011 Lori started volunteering with a tourism NGO in Kampala, Community Based Tourism Initiative (COBATI). She was looking to use her [...]
Traditional process to make banana beer Deep in a Masheruka banana plantation we were treated to a special experience. We learned the traditional process to make banana beer as we listened to wonderful music. (This post is part of a series on cultural tourism.) This post is part of a series on community tourism in [...]
Stonetown, scuba, so-so beach It was bound to happen – we visited a destination we were not crazy about. After an exciting Serengeti safari we flew to Zanzibar with hopes of enjoying the beach and blogging. But our experience on the island was a bit of a letdown . . . Stonetown [...]
Spectacular safari in northern Tanzania Wide open plains, fields of wildflowers, and beautiful vistas abound in the Serengeti. In addition to seeing diverse wildlife and lots of wildebeests, we also hiked and learned about the Massai culture. Our first stop in Africa was Tanzania for a four-day safari in a remote area [...]
Southern Africa offers a wide range of sights and experiences. If you crave the thrill of being a few feet away from wild beasts, Kruger Park is a must-see. If you are a beach bum at heart, you’ll love South Africa’s white sand beaches and roaring waves. If you savor ambling through picturesque vineyards and [...]