The Many Surprises of Lwiro in Eastern DR Congo
Ladies and gentlemen, Greetings from Lwiro, a village on the edge of Kahuzi-Biega National Park that routinely surprises visitors to eastern Congo. I have been…
Staying Safe and Healthy
A series of articles advising you on how to stay safe and healthy in the Gorilla Highlands region of Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo.
Holiday Mode Problem
33mm, f5.0, 1/400s, ISO125 I once showed up for a Gorilla Highlands Press Trip a bit bruised and bloodied, having been knocked down by drunk…
Gut Feeling — Your Biggest Travel Safety Enemy?
What if “gut feeling” is merely personal experience accumulated over the years? Yes, people like to talk about instincts as something almost supernatural — or…
How Safe is Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo? (Wide-Eyed Review of Top Search Results)
We are getting straight to the nitty-gritty of our theme Staying Safe and Healthy, tackling the question of the actual safety of a region that include…
Breathe Our Rainforests In Like a Child
Not many will argue with the fact that spending time outdoors is good for your mental health and wellbeing. There are those who are acutely…
Not Many Nowheres
61mm, f/8.0, 1/320s, ISO100 With this image we are opening the theme of Staying Safe and Healthy, following Regional Attractions that ended last week. When…