Photo Essay: A Walk with Jack in Kigali

Catching the world as it is, not in some studio or with posed actors, is why street photography is one of my favorite types. Life is vivid, engaging, all around us, and most of the time unnoticed by its residents. This is where street photography takes in and delivers a raw feed of the world …

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Our 7 Favorite Places to Eat in Rwanda

We don’t bill ourselves as food experts; we both agree we suck at trying new foods. It doesn’t mean we don’t like to eat, nor does it mean we don’t know a good restaurant when we find it. Rwanda’s food scene continues to grow and improve. Here are a few of our favorite restaurants. Restaurants …

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Street Photography with Jacques Nkinzingabo via Vayando Travel

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 out their website to find your local connection …

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Isambaza Fishermen

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.

Tree of Life

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

Sending Rwandan Kids to their National Parks

Gorillas, monkeys, zebras, elephants, and lions are just a few of the reasons why Rwanda draws big numbers when it comes to 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, but as we traveled, …

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