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    Author: Matyas

    Matyas Boyen is a Belgian writer, researcher and videographer who is taking his first steps as a volunteer abroad. He currently serves as a Gorilla Highlands Experts intern at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda).

    SABA Episode #9 — Why Choose Africa for Your Travels, and Why Not?

    Our first podcast episode of 2022 is headlined by a globetrotter, a Playboy editor, a journalist, a producer, an attorney, and an author of a…

    Matyas 23 January 2022
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    Which Nations are Most Common Among Visitors to Uganda and Rwanda?

    Top 10 Countries Among Our Tourists in Uganda and Rwanda To answer the title question we of course tried to obtain national statistics — but…

    Matyas 14 December 2021

    How to Become a Millionaire Without Losing Too Much Money in the Process?

    Which currencies can I use in Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo? In the Gorilla Highlands region, each country has its own banknotes and coins. The…

    Matyas 7 December 2021

    Is It Worth Getting a Local Sim Card? (Includes Amusing Facts)

    SHORT ANSWER: YES, AND THIS IS WHY … If you want to make your trip to the Gorilla Highlands region of Uganda, Rwanda, and DR…

    Matyas 3 December 2021

    What Should I Expect in Terms of Cultural Shock?

    Culture shock is expected, and even welcome, when you exchange a life in the West for a dive into African life. But your culture shock will inevitably…

    Matyas 23 November 2021
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