Tag Archive: africa

Climbing Kilimanjaro: Life Lessons from the Top of Africa

Trekking Kilmanjaro, Day 2 - Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

A few ideas on how walking up a big pile of volcanic rocks in Africa can teach you something about life. For some, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is another check box on a “to do” list. For me it turned out to be a journey

Tribewanted John Obey is open for business [video]

The second Tribewanted project in John Obey, Sierra Leone is officially open for business. This latest report from the community (and other related videos) demonstrate how Tribewanted is once again pushing the boundaries of tourism in a very positive way.

Hosting a sports “mega-event”: Promises, promises.

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SECOND PLACE THE BACKDOOR: When I was in London on July 6 of 2005, the city was celebrating. After a long bidding campaign to host the 2012 summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee had declared it the winner. 

Top five picks for community-based tourism accommodation in sub-equatorial Africa

Nothing beats the experience of staying with locals and supporting their local communities. The WHL Group puts forward here five of its favourite community-based accommodation initiatives in Africa.

Riding out the Recession

Recent graduate Sean Maher on his plans to ride out the recession from Cornwall in the UK to Cape Town, South Africa.

The Adventurists: No guides, no rules, proper adventure

The Adventurists remind us that there is an alternative to organised tours and group travel experiences. This is extreme independent travel.