Despite growing up in a household that prided ourselves on the variety and authenticity of the foreign foods we tried, there are certain cuisines that never made their appearance in our rounds. A quick google search into Bosnian restaurants in the Boston area is an immediate indicator as to why this was the case. Eastern…

There’s a unique feeling that comes with visiting an ancient city. When you look around to a life vastly different from your own. A life that cannot be discussed by how many centuries ago because the difference is better formulated in our minds through a sweeping imagination than anything else. Rome began as a small…

If you’re planning your trip to the Tigray region of Ethiopia, it’s likely you’re going through a tourism company or individual guide who is experienced in the region and will complete accommodation bookings on your behalf. However, if you’re like me, even if this is true it’s nice to have some control over your experience…

Located 127 km from Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, are the Gheralta Mountains of northern Ethiopia, home to the largest number of cliff churches in Africa and some of the oldest churches in the world, not to mention the most difficult to access. The Gheralta Mountains are a hiker’s dream, with deep valley’s…

Akagera is located in the eastern region of Rwanda, and is today the only remaining refuge for Savannah animals in Rwanda. During the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, the park was degraded, and as a result animal populations plummeted. In 2010, the park had as few as 5000 animals, and many native specifics populations had…

Social Enterprises are gaining attention as a sustainable way to support local communities in developing financial opportunities but also preserving culture and heritage in a way that builds on the strengths of a community. For tourists, Social Enterprises are one of the best way to both experience and give back to the community you are…

So you’ve rented a car! Congratulations. You now have total freedom to travel wherever and whenever you want throughout the island. Only challenge now is deciding where to go . . . It’s easy to get lost in the endless resources available at your finger tips online when trip planning and there’s always those critical…

When I first moved to Africa, I admit I was a little nervous to operate a vehicle there. Of course I knew the facts, I was licensed in the state of Massachusetts where drivers are called “Mass-holes” for the high quantity of illegal driving moves that are performed daily. But the streets of Addis were…

Palacio da Pena, one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Portugal, sits at the top of a steep hill in the city of Sintra roughly 30 km Northwest of Lisbon. This spectacular palace is one of several must-see locations in a city that is described as out of a fairytale with it’s…