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 […]
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 […]