The Luba people, or the Baluba people as the colonialists referred to them, are the African group that William Morrison served while he was a missionary in the Congo. Although, there were two groups that lived in that region, the Bakuba and the Baluba it was for the Luba that William Morrison devoted the majority …
Remember when you tried to get creative and bejewel your jean shorts or decorate your new tennis shoes with a sharpie pen? Well this is not that. In the Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia, the Surma and Mursi people don’t have glue guns, sewing machines, sequins or Sharpies to accessorise with. Inspired by the tools …
Burkina Faso, the small country of near the border to Ghana may not have many resources or economic wealth, but with the plentiful raw materials available the Kassena people make some of the most culturally rich and architecturally beautiful villages, such as this one in tiébélé, built using traditional Gurunsi vernacular. The dwellings occupy a …
West Africa doesn’t get as much attention as spots in southern Africa for bird watching, but that’s more to do with the tourism industries in the countries, rather than the birds that can be found there. And if you’re keen on bird watching when visiting countries like Ghana, Senegal and Cameroon, there are ample opportunities …
Some countries shine brightly on the map of the world. Your eye is drawn to them before your brain has clicked into gear. The US is one of them, so is France, so is Italy, as it dangles its no-doubt shapely leg down into the waters of the Mediterranean. Cape Verde, it is perhaps fair …
In our previous posts (You can read it Here), we shared how one of the best feelings in the world is hitting the open road with a few friends and some good tunes. So we compiled 6 more places in Africa that you grant you the beauty of the open road. Malawian Coastline. While …
One of the best feelings in the world is hitting the open road with a few friends and some good tunes. While transportation and roads in Africa are usually in much poorer shape than in Western countries and some areas experience corrupt police, checkpoints, and banditry, there are still many great places for road trips …
Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, off West Africa. It's dominated by Mt. Teide, a dormant volcano that is Spain's tallest peak. Tenerife may be best known for its Carnaval de Santa Cruz, a huge pre-Lent festival with parades, music, dancing and colorful costumes. The island has many beaches (with sands from yellow …
The rigours of travelling in Africa mean that many visitors looking for a break from life on the road end up on a beach or island. But, Africa has few peers when it comes to natural beauty, encompassing everything from the shifting dunes of the Sahara to the steamy rainforests of the Congo. Here are …
Home to the last remaining wonder of the ancient world and one of the planet’s oldest civilizations, Cairo is a mishmash of chaotic souqs, iconic architecture and modern monuments, and it’s a dream for photographers. Cairo is as busy by day as it is at night, making every moment worth capturing. Here are the top …