Our Travelationship in Review: September 2015

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship September came and went so quickly. As it always seems to happen to us, we found our stride the week or so before departing Rwanda. We ran out of time to do everything on our Rwanda list, but we will return and accomplish it all someday. Our …

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Rite of Passage

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship One of the most important Masai festivals marks the coming of age of Masai boys who are 12-25 years old. Boys must give away everything that they own. On the day of the ceremony, the boys shave their heads and paint their faces with white chalk, dressed …

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Street Photography with Jacques Nkinzingabo via Vayando Travel

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Vayando Travel and Jacques Nkinzingabo While in Rwanda, we were so excited to learn of Vayando, a travel website is connecting travelers with local micro-entrepreneurs for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They only operate in Rwanda and Costa Rica but are looking to branch out to other countries soon. Check …

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How to Stay in Touch While Traveling

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Whether taking a weekend holiday or traveling for several years, staying in touch with family and friends is essential. Social media has made it incredibly easy for any traveler with a smartphone to provide multiple updates on their daily activities, but what if you want to keep …

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Isambaza Fishermen

Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship On dark nights local fishermen head out onto Lake Kivu to fish for isambaza, minnow size fish that are attracted by the light from the lanterns. On a typical night, they attempt to collect 40 kilograms of fish in their nets before returning home.

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Road Tripping: Ireland – Kilkenny to Galway

Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by Travelationship On our visit to Ireland, we decided to take a six-day driving tour of the central and western regions of the country. We arrived in Dublin, rented a car, and immediately set out for our trip’s first stop. Kilkenny, Our First Stop An easy 90-minute drive outside …

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