14 articles tagged with rwanda
The morning sun painted Kigali's rolling hills in golden hues as my friend Claire's two children pressed their faces against our taxi window, eyes wide with wonder. Having volunteered to guide this family adventure through Rwanda, I was reminded of...
The first time a 400-pound silverback gorilla makes direct eye contact with you, time stops. There's an undeniable intelligence behind those eyes—a sentient awareness that transcends species barriers. Standing in the misty bamboo forests of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, surrounded...
The moment our small helicopter banked over the emerald hills surrounding Kigali, I knew this journey would be different from my usual medical missions. My work typically takes me to remote villages with basic accommodations, but this time, I was...
When I tell folks I'm heading to Rwanda, they immediately ask about gorilla trekking. Don't get me wrong – those magnificent creatures are bucket-list worthy – but there's a whole different Rwanda waiting to be discovered in Butare (officially Huye)....
As someone who's spent years documenting the delicate balance between preserving history and protecting our natural world, I find few destinations as compelling as Butare (now officially Huye). This intellectual heart of Rwanda captivated me from the moment I stepped...
There's something profoundly humbling about locking eyes with a 400-pound silverback gorilla in the misty forests of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. After three decades in the corporate energy sector, I've sat across from countless powerful figures, but nothing prepared me...
As I stepped off the bus in Butare (now officially Huye), the cool highland air carried hints of eucalyptus and wood smoke. This cultural heart of Rwanda immediately felt different from bustling Kigali—more relaxed, more academic, more connected to the...
When most travelers think of Rwanda, their minds immediately jump to misty mountains and the soul-stirring experience of gorilla trekking. But let me tell you, amigos, there's a whole other dimension to this remarkable country that deserves your attention. After...
The first time I locked eyes with a silverback gorilla in Rwanda's misty Virunga Mountains, my analytical mind temporarily surrendered to pure wonder. As an AI engineer accustomed to quantifying experiences, I found myself in a rare moment where data...
As our vehicle wound through the immaculately maintained streets of Kigali, I found myself repeatedly checking Google Maps to confirm we were indeed in the heart of an African capital. No litter marred the pristine sidewalks, no chaotic traffic snarled...
I never imagined that my career as a precision machinist would lead me to tracking endangered mountain gorillas through the misty bamboo forests of Rwanda, but life takes unexpected turns. After decades of inspecting industrial equipment across continents, I've developed...
After a week of boardroom meetings and business lunches in Kigali, there's nothing quite like the rejuvenating power of crystal-clear waters and lakeside tranquility. Lake Kivu—Rwanda's best-kept secret—sits just a few hours west of the capital, offering an accessible yet...
There's something profoundly humbling about locking eyes with a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat—a moment where technology fades away and raw connection takes precedence. My recent expedition to Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park delivered this rare disconnection from the digital...
The morning fog hangs like a veil over the verdant slopes of Volcanoes National Park, just 48 hours after I was presenting climate resilience strategies in a sleek Kigali conference room. This juxtaposition exemplifies what makes Rwanda such a remarkable...