7 articles tagged with congo river
When my anthropology research led me to Brazzaville last fall, I expected to find interesting connections between traditional Congolese medicine and local brewing practices. What I didn't expect was to discover one of Africa's most underrated cultural destinations. The Republic...
I never imagined that at 64, I'd be paddling through rapids on the mighty Congo River, camera in hand, trying to capture the perfect shot of a city that defies expectations. But here I am in Brazzaville, the capital of...
The ferry gently pushed away from Kinshasa's crowded port as I stood at the railing, watching the world's deepest river flow beneath us. My journey bridging the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo wasn't a typical honeymoon...
The cacophony of Kinshasa hit me like a physical force as I stepped out of N'djili International Airport. A sea of eager taxi drivers, the persistent drone of motorbikes, and the palpable energy of 17 million souls navigating Central Africa's...
When I first landed in Kinshasa last October, the humid air hit me like a wall as I stepped off the plane. After 15 years exploring sustainable travel options across four continents, the Democratic Republic of Congo had always remained...
When my longtime client asked me to scout a unique corporate retreat location that would double as a team-building adventure, I never imagined I'd find myself in Kisangani, the bustling river city in the heart of the Democratic Republic of...
Standing at the edge of the mighty Congo River last fall, watching the sunset paint Kinshasa's skyline across the water, I couldn't help but think: *Wie schön ist diese Welt* — how beautiful this world is. As someone who's navigated...
