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AFNOW helping the Community of Gunjur in The Gambia
AFNOW (Abubakarr Siddique Foundation for the Needy and Orphan Welfare) in Gunjur, The Gambia. The organization is locally based, and help those who need it the most. It is always a delight to visit and support local organizations in the communities where we are sending our travellers. AFNOW is one of those organizations, located in Gunjur to help the people in their own village. The organization is run by local volunteers...
Meet a Local Expert | Barbara Zeintlinger, Austria
My story of becoming a guide starts when I went to Greece, where I worked as a tour manager, but I fell in love with the country, the culture and the people. I loved to travel, and I wanted to do it as a job, professionally. Becoming a guide was the way to do it. In addition, I was extra motivated as this truly changed my life, in more than...
We love being Reviewed
Reviews and Feedback form a very important part of learning in companies, and we truly value it when travellers send us their honest opinions. All feedback is good, and there is always something t0 learn. Reviews also help us in marketing, as more and more travellers around the world rely on reviews on various platforms to search for companies that deliver great experiences and excellent service. You can review us on the...
Travel Insurance | Which one to choose?
Insurance is an important element in the process of travelling. Which one to choose from? What should it cover? These are all questions that are important. Here is a small guide to things to note when you consider travel insurance. If you are constantly travelling, you might want to take out long term insurance, that covers you for all your travels, throughout the year. This is the easy one, as most...
Meet a Local Expert | Suju Mollel, Tanzania
Suju is a native from Arusha and a descendant of the Maasai tribe in Tanzania. He finished the Tropical Institute for tourism in Arusha, Tanzania and has been slowly making his way up to a real licensed tour guide. Today he is well respected among his peers, as he worked his way up from being a porter on Kilimanjaro, then he was allowed to pass the license to become an...
Slow travel in Norway
Norway is an excellent country made for slow travel. The country is lengthy yet also tiny and has been given a specific name due to its position on the world map. It became "The way to the North" which today has become the ideal holiday destination when you want the holiday to be the journey itself. A magnificent country worth of visiting to check off your bucket list. Especially if...
Hiking to Trolltunga in Norway
Trolltunga is one of the most spectacular rock formations in Norway. [mkdf_separator class_name="" type="normal" position="center" color="" border_style="" width="" thickness="" top_margin="" bottom_margin=""]Its name translates into the Troll's tongue. Local legends say the name was acquired from a smug troll. Who believed he wouldn't turn into stone when the sun shined on him. He attempted by sticking his tongue out and then got turned into stone. Hence, why Trolltunga looks like a...
#ethicalMyanmar | Inle by Cycle
When Nandar was a child, her dad gave her a mountain bike. No doubt to her, it was certainly the best gift she received ever. As soon as she was able to, she spent about five days exploring the amazing trails around the lake. She explored so much it got to a point that she hurt herself from the riding. Due to the high amount of falls she had to...
Going to Gambia Now is the best thing you will ever do!
Gambia has made history. How? 22 years under one leader (Yahya Jammeh) and the citizens voted for change. It took a little effort, but the transition of power has now happened peacefully with the help of dialogue romfother West African Countries and without bloodshed. Gambia has a new President in Admah Barrow. History has been made, and this is an example to follow. For the full story, check out BBC and their related postes. Aljazeera...
Tibetan Cultural Immersion
The terrific Tibetan regions that surround Chengdu in China provides an amazing insight into the lives of Tibetan villages. You get to witness their food, architecture, dances, music and the way they live. An excellent way to get close and personal with them is to live there for a while to gain the best experience as well as knowledge about the culture. During March-April 2017, BØMLO Folkehøgskule in Norway went there with...
The Working Nepali Tour
Do you like going off the beaten track? Away from the standard tourist route? Are you ready to discover some hidden spots of the Kathmandu Valley? This trip takes you to unfrequented places to meet kind-hearted locals on the only day off of the working week in Nepal, Saturday. I ( Tiphaine Texier) was lucky to be a part of the wonderful experience to see how lifestyle changes in the suburban...
5 Reasons Nepal is great for Trekking with Children
Trekking is often understood as being a little more arduous form of multi-day hiking. Likewise, because of this most people consider it a nono trekking with children to travel to Nepal. However, this is not the case anymore. Why? Now, active holidays with families in Nepal are safe, child-friendly and have tasty food suitable for the entire family,holidays offer great learning and the sense of achievement from them will be incredible....
Learn to PACK LIGHT!
Prior to travelling mountainous countries, you must know how and be able to pack wisely as well as lightly. Likewise, no matter how frugal you are with packing your stuff about 30% of the items you pack you will most likely only use and then return. We can guarantee you! Where do I start? Begin by selecting two bags. First, a 30/40L day pack and 60/70L rucksack. Before packing make sure that...
Yoga in the Mountains – A Photostory
Yoga was born within the countries that hold the enchanting Himalayas. But where is one of the best places to practice yoga? Well, one of the most leading places if the country of Nepal. Nepal is home to some of its incredible mountain ranges such as Everest, Kangchenjunga, Manasalu, Ama Dablam and many others. Not only this but the nation has a beautiful culture, rich traditions, tasty food and exceedingly...