GET TO KNOW HARARE: THE SUNSHINE CITY
The Sunshine City, dubbed to have the best sunshine in the world. At first glance, it is not your typical tourist travel destination, however, this buzzing city has a lot of hidden gems just waiting to be explored. From scenic drives to adventure travel and urban safaris, from the leafy suburbs to the dusty streets […]
TRAVELLING TO AFRICA WHILE BLACK MADE EASY: ADVICE TO FIRST-TIME BLACK TRAVELLERS
“Black people don’t …” fill in the blank. When it comes to travel, statisticians casually reveal how black people don’t travel as much as their counterparts. According to CNN Travel, only 17% of American travellers are black. Of the 16.6 million university undergraduates in 2020, only 1.1 million were black and of these, 6.4% study […]
THINGS TO KNOW WHEN PLANNING A STUDY ABROAD FACULTY-LED TRIP DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
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 first now more than ever during international trips. Travelling as a group is stressful at any […]
A GUIDE TO BECOMING ZIMBABWEAN: how to settle quickly…
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 raise a child”. Culture globalisation has affected many countries and Zimbabwe has not been spared, however, […]
Reverse Culture Shock – When you have changed but your hometown has not!
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 shakes up your system and then as you celebrate getting back home, a similar feeling strikes […]
TRAVEL SOLO OR NAH? THIS TOUR GUIDE GIVES YOU THE ANSWER!
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.
How to have safe sex when travelling: Zimbabwe Edition
What’s a vacation abroad without getting frisky? The excitement of seeing new places, the adrenalin rush, the anxiety…all combine to make a potent mix, which can be channelled into explosive sexual energy.
What should you take to Zimbabwe? A guide on what to pack for a first trip to Africa!
It falls to me, the person who disagrees with 99% of the fashion industry, to write about what clothing you will need and what to pack! The obvious point to make from the outset is that it depends on what time of year you are going? Where will you be spending the majority of time? […]
Mutare: Jewel in the Eastern Highlands
Mutare: Jewel in the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe
DISCOVERING SUSTAINABLE SOUVENIRS WHILE TRAVELLING ABROAD
DISCOVERING SUSTAINABLE SOUVENIRS WHILE TRAVELLING ABROAD