africa
All the best wildlife, bazaars, and adventures Africa has to offer from Cairo to Cape Town.
9 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Visit Africa. Top Story - October 2019.
Africa is one of the most misunderstood and underrated regions in the world. The continent that is often mistaken for a country. The number one place people think of when the word "poverty" is mentioned. The region of the world where people know more about its animals than the locals there. One might wonder "why on earth should I visit a country in Africa?" "I’ve watched the Lion King, I know what Africa is all about." "I don’t want to see poor people… I don’t think Africa is worth my money."
By Kareemah Ashiru6 years ago in Wander
Best 8 Places in Egypt
In this story, I will talk about tourism in Egypt and all that may pertain to the tourist during his tour in Egypt. Egypt is a first-class tourist destination for many tourists from all parts of the earth, where there are many tourist places, and scenic attractions that attract many Tourists, as Egypt contains one third of the monuments of the world, and therefore Egypt has a great place among the countries, and we will show you the most important and best places to visit if you decide to travel to Egypt.
By Julia Mark6 years ago in Wander
A Dream Realized (Part 3)
MASAI MARA This is what we have been waiting for; looked forward to most. Here is where we expect to see more animals than we have so far and we are not disappointed. This is what I expect to be the crown jewel of the trip. I never thought this would ever be possible and yet, here I am. We are about to embark on several days of game drives and other unexpected, treats. Our accommodations are at the Mara Safari Tent Camp, which sits right on an oxbow of the Mara River at the foot of the Aitong Hills and is just outside the boundary of the Masai Mara. Although bigger (more people) than I expect and a bit more “civilized” than I anticipated, the tents are just about what I expected, perhaps a bit nicer. I thought we would dine outside, under the stars, in an intimate setting, but the dining room is much like all the others, very nice and indoors. I think I would have liked the smaller, more rustic atmosphere, but nothing can take away from the wonder that is the Mara. At one point, we took our lunches out to sit by the pool. This place is just beautiful.
By Suzanne Scott6 years ago in Wander
A Dream Realized Part 2
The story of my lifelong dream trip to Africa continues: NANYUKI Nanyuki is a town we pass through on our way to our next destination. It is much like other small towns through which we have passed, but it seems to want to dress itself up a bit. There is still the look of bedraggled poverty and shacks among more modern structures, but along the road through the center of town, the dividing islands are planted with trees and flowers, giving the town a sense of caring and pride in their little community. We are again confronted with that contrast between what seems so awful and what must be to the inhabitants perfectly normal. When we stop at a Barclay’s Bank in town so some can exchange their American dollars for local currency, there are street peddlers who approach the cars asking us to buy whatever they may have to sell. They are very aggressive, and while not really frightening, they cause some apprehension. Some of their items are not bad: wood carvings for which they don’t really ask that much. My concern comes from the aggressiveness and the thought that if we buy from one, we will be “swarmed” by the rest. So we say, “No thanks," but they don’t take no for an answer. We are safe inside the vehicle, but it makes me feel like a thoughtless tourist to ignore them. In all the time we were in Africa, it was one of the few times I was genuinely uncomfortable. Not enough to put me off of the country, but enough to haunt me a bit. To us it is so little, but to them it is so much!
By Suzanne Scott6 years ago in Wander
The Lemurs of Madagascar
Madagascar is one of the most unusual and diverse places in the world! Although it is associated with the continent of Africa, it is less "African" than any place we have visited in Africa. The islands of Reunion and Mauritius are situated east of the main island and stand in sharp contrast to the large island of Madagascar. Whereas the large island has a poverty stricken population, these islands are luxury destinations for the subcontinent of Asia.
By Kathy Slamp6 years ago in Wander
A Dream Realized
It was an old dream; a dream I’d given up on a long time ago. Africa. The dream I’d had longer than any other; one that began long before I met the love of my life and remained long after he left my life; longer than I’ve known my children, who are all past their 3rd decade of life; longer than any of the friends in my life.
By Suzanne Scott6 years ago in Wander
Is Egypt Worth It?
I was lucky to visit Egypt on a day trip during a family holiday to Cyprus in 2002. It was a formative experience for me, despite it being a whistle-stop tour of Cairo. We squeezed in time at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, and a visit to the Giza Plateau to see the Sphinx and the Pyramids, as well as the obligatory shopping spree. I didn't know it until I was there, but it was a life-aim to stand inside one of the Pyramids (we visited Khafre's pyramid), and staring into the eyes of Tutankhamun's death mask changed me forever. As you'll see in the brief clip above, those eyes have a haunting, lasting gaze. It was shortly after this trip that I decided to pack in my job and do some traveling, to see a bit of the world. I was nineteen.
By Daniel Lyddon6 years ago in Wander
Nzulezu Stilt Village—A Unique and Magical Mystery Place!
In the capital of Ghana, Accra, I drove for seven hours to an endless charming village with forests on the surface of the water and sighed with relief. I placed out of the boat, waited patiently for it to turn to the opposite side, pulled my small bag out of the canoe, and headed straight for the village of Nzulezu, Ghana. It's about 15 minutes drive and 25 minute walk to this frabjous stilt. Here we go, half the fun. Nzulezu is located in the middle of Lake Amansuri and is made entirely of wood with traces of raffia. Nzulezu has a special atmosphere to celebrate all visitors. The village of Nzuleza on the Tandane Lake hill is about a 35 minute canoe ride from Beyin near this extraordinary stilts. Nzulezu means "surface of the water" in the language of Nzema in Ghana. An impressive feature of Nzulezu’s charm is that the wooden rooms are five meters above the lake.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
One of Africa's Best Resorts - The Royal Senchi Hotel, Ghana
When I look at the architectural design of the Royal Senchi Resort, I fully grasped why Ghana was declared one of the hottest new tourist destinations in the world in 2019. The resort is charming and offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful environment. From the entrance, customer service has always been very good from the first moment.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
The Incredible Slave Trade Defense Wall of Gwollu, Ghana
As usual, the sun was shining, the territory was calm, and the turkeys were running around. We found ourselves looking around, as our eyes were fixed on a variety of fastened woods with splints on a walled hill. After a long trip, we were finally at the 300-year long slave trade wall. The defense wall of Gwollu is located 70 km north of west Sissala district of Wa, and provides relevant information about ancient slaves operating in the northern region. Gwollu is a common environment in Burkina Faso, adjacent to West Africa. Burkina Faso benefits not only from this, but also from other neighboring countries where slaves were traded. The Gwollu defense wall is used for slave descendants of the diaspora. Gwollu covers an area of411289 km, which slightly exceeds 25 percent of the total mass of upper west region of Ghana.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
The World Is Coming to Ghana, Africa!
400 years ago, it was a painful experience for many African Americans who were forced against their will to travel to different countries across the globe for reasons unknown. To this day, many people remember, or know the stories of how their families and ancestors were treated like guilt. Hankies are always wet with tears, especially when some of them are already visiting the slave basements in Ghana. In line with this doleful story, the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo decided to return all Africans in search of their true roots through a special event in 2019, scheduled for August (2019).
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
Blofonyo
"Blofonyo!" My mother-in-law's greeting to me is full of affection and warmth. Her term of endearment literally means 'white person,' but has a whole other meaning when she speaks it. When she says it, I embrace the term, though it has a different connotation when I hear it on the street. People here are friendly, sometimes overly friendly, and I am used to attracting attention in Ghana. I hear the call 'Blofonyo' a dozen times, as I go shopping at the local market, or explore the restaurants and local shops. Among friends and family, the term becomes an inside joke. A close friend, and I jokingly refer to each other as 'Mordin,' and 'Blofonyo'–black and white respectively.
By Jenny Beck7 years ago in Wander
