5 Social Enterprises to Visit as a Tourist in Rwanda

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…

Not so Basic, Bahir Dar

The first time I ventured north to this lakeside town, I was planning for a long weekend visit inclusive of all of the “classic” destinations that a tourist would need to see. My boyfriend and I visited the Blue Nile Falls, crossing the swinging bridge to get the overhead view…

Be their Education.

We’re eating barbecued chicken breasts from a meat stand off the main tourist strip in Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines when a young girl about the age of my students walks up to us, carrying a basket of keychains, bracelets and headbands. “Souvenirs?” she asks politely, placing her merchandise at the edge of…

Karaoke Like a Local

I’ve been living in South Korea for close to two years now, and in my time here I’ve done Karaoke on a number of occasions. For anyone who has never been to a karaoke room before, it’s very different than throwing a song on your tele at home. Noraebongs, rather…