It is important that lecturers and study abroad managers as well as students are aware of what is needed when planning a faculty-led trip abroad. Travelling has changed greatly during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and travellers should put safety […]
Chimanimani is derived from the Manyika name meaning squeezed together and it describes the narrow pass in the mountain range where the Musapa River flows. The name Chimanimani brings to mind towering peaks of mountains, sparkling waterfalls and untouched […]
I was a student on the ACES Faculty-Led Program: Service Learning, Health Care, and Animal Rescue in Zimbabwe, in the summer of 2019. When I first enrolled in the study abroad opportunity, I was completely shocked at myself. I […]
Zimbabwe is a very peaceful country with friendly people who are also quite opinionated. Zimbabweans are communal people who believe in sharing and living collectively, fully embracing the spirit of Unhu/Ubuntu and the concept of “taking a village to […]
Zimbabwe is a perfect spot for those whose hearts are strong enough to withstand that rush and in fact they thrive under such circumstances and fully embrace the concept of YOLO! There are enough intense and thrilling outdoor activities […]
We sat down with Hillary from Changamiri Coffee Company, with whom we have collaborated on the upcoming fixed date Zimbabwe Coffee Safari – a first of its kind in the country and possibly Southern Africa. We asked him a […]
When you start feeling nervous and you do not know how to act in the new environment, it is a sign that cultural shock might be on the horizon. You do well to manage this sense of surprise that […]
Travel Solo or Nah!: I’m for the latter – even the meals don’t taste the same if it’s just you. I’m pretty comfortable being on my own but to fly solo in a foreign country is one of those uncomfortable things I cannot get used to.
Shall we meet for coffee? Will it be a smooth mellow latte or a frothy cappuccino with chocolate powder topping? Maybe a velvety flat white or the good old American. Perhaps just a pure creamy espresso. A carrot cake […]
Looking for inspiration during your gap year? Zimbabwe is a world of wonders and in every hidden gem you come across, you will find inspiration. Be it creativity, innovation or the next big idea, the landlocked country is capable […]
