Are you planning a trip to Zanzibar? This semi-autonomous chain of islands has an intriguing history and culture of its own. From the unique architecture of Stone Town and the white-sanded beaches of Paje to…
Climbing Kilimanjaro is not an easy feat. It can be exhausting and challenging, but with proper preparation and hiking equipment, it can also be exhilarating. I have spent most of my life hiking around the…
Cape Verdean Creole, also called kriolu or kriol, is a native language derived from both Portuguese and African dialects. It is primarily an oral language so certain expressions and their spelling may vary depending on…
Cape Verde is known for their morabeza or hospitality. Often this hospitality extends far behind a warm smile and greeting. Cape Verdeans are eager to share with you their culture, history, and most of all their…
In September of 2016, we crossed off one of our top bucket list items, hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This is our story. Students Unite to End Polio In January of 2016, my friend and…
We spent one night in a Tanzanian banda, and it was a night neither of us will ever forget. (No this isn’t the start to a sensual adult-rated story). The Banda We returned from our game…