Rwanda is possibly one of the most misunderstood countries in the world. In stark contrast to the grisly stories and shocking images of the 1994 genocide, the Land of a Thousand Hills is now stable and peaceful. It’s also handsome. Take, for example, this side of Rwanda you likely haven’t seen: the calm of Lake […]
Travel Essentials for Health, Wellness and Neutralizing Poo Odour
*Updated February 17, 2016* As a longtime traveller, I’ve developed a tried-and-true list of travel essentials for health and wellness over the years. My adventures bring me profound joy and meaning but that’s not to say they’re always easy (India comes to mind), so I always prepare for situations I know will test my limits […]
A Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial
Long before visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, even before stepping onto Rwandan soil, I had so many questions. Questions every visitor to Rwanda must ask to begin the journey to understanding a country that has been to hell and back. What led to the unconscionable, systematic slaughter of 800,000 Rwandans — mostly ethnic Tutsis — […]
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: A Wildlife Experience Worth Every Penny
My friend Jill and I were staying at the modest Muhabura Hotel in the town of Musanze, peering through the window of Room 12 when the realization of what we were seeing — and will see the following day — sank in. In this room, the legend of Dian Fossey lives on. The American primatologist famous […]
The Value of a Password Manager for Travel
I’m embarrassed to admit it: for years, my password manager for travel has been me. Until now, that is. After swearing I’d never put my online life at risk again by taking my passwords — scribbled on a piece of paper or typed in a precarious Excel spreadsheet — with me around the world, I […]
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