Tree of Life
Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do. John Muir
Africa
Sending Rwandan Kids to their National Parks
Last Updated on July 27, 2024 by Travelationship Gorillas, monkeys, zebras, elephants, and lions are just a few of the reasons Rwanda draws large numbers of tourists. Foreigners flock to Rwanda to explore and enjoy the beauty and diversity found around the country. We have been lucky enough to see quite a bit of Rwanda. …
WAG – Rwanda’s Foster Shelter for Dogs
Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Did you know Kigali, Rwanda, has a dog rescue organization? It’s called WAG, and they’re changing the lives of abandoned/street puppies and local animal lovers throughout Kigali and abroad. We first learned of this organization in the winter of 2014 and added it to our must-visit locations …
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Wild Mountain gorillas are found in one place in the entire world – The Virunga Mountains in Central Africa. The 433 square kilometer conservation area comprises three different national parks (Mgahinga, Volcanoes, and Virunga) located at the border intersections of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of …
Getting Robbed in Kigali
Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship We got robbed. It sucked, but the events that transpired were unbelievable. One of the biggest fears/concerns for any traveler is getting robbed. We all go into any travel experience hoping that our life and valuables will always be safe. We considered ourselves safe and aware travelers, …
Famous for all the Wrong Reasons, Robben Island
Last Updated on February 12, 2024 by Travelationship Sitting nearly seven kilometers off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, is a small island famous for all the wrong reasons. Robben Island, named by the Dutch, which translates to Seal Island, was home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years. Although Mandela won a Nobel and served …