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A look at the traditional arts and crafts of Kenya

  For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin  - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive…

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5 Key Places in the USA to Explore the Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

  nps.org The unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and nonviolent protest of one of the premier civil rights leaders of the 20th century had a profound impact on U.S. and even world history both during his lifetime and in the more than half century since. And the holiday established in his name, celebrated on January 15, is a chance to celebrate diversity, explore the richness of history, and uphold the principles that MLK Jr. devotedly upheld. And these five spots across the country…

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The Soul of Rio de Janeiro: Its ´Little Africa´ Neighbourhoods

Sarah BrownThough most famous for Carnival, golden beaches, and world-famous landmarks, the real heart of Rio de Janeiro, for those in the know, lies in its downtown, most notably in Saúde, Gamboa, and the surrounding neighbourhoods hard by the port. For it’s this area that’s steeped in a complex history that dates back half a millennium to the Portuguese colonisers’ founding of Rio and the centuries of brutal slavery which followed.A good place to start is Praça Mauá, a once rundown square…

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  • We have been inspired by West Africa's beauty to organise a photography competition so that you can send us your best snaps of one of the World's most beautiful geographical regions.

    We will accept only one photo per person, so choose wisely. The winning photo will be chosen by a professional photographer specialised in Africa! The winner will receive a copy of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars latest album, "Rise & Shine".

    Please post all photos on the West Africa Discovery Facebook page to enter the competition.
  • Hi all, looking to be introduced to African rural culture, but are afraid to throw yourself into the deep end straight away? Well, here is a holiday idea which will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself into African day-to-day life.

    "In the West we lead fast, crammed complex lives. We have so much to do, and to get done, and there is little time to stop and do nothing much. In Africa life is much slower, and the days stretch long, hot and unhurried. This is a great place to rest, relax and reflect. There is lots going on, but you can choose your level of participation and be as busy or as quiet as you like."

    If you are interested in experiencing the magic of Africa first-hand, have friends that have been going on about travelling to Africa but never have plucked up the courage to go there, or if you just need to relax, kick off your shoes and 'go with the flow', this project is just for you...

    Suitable for families - loads of great activities for children of all ages!

    Click here to learn more.
  • To:West Africa Discovery
    Thanks for this info. I found your website most useful. I will list your Slavery Special Interest tour on our website, AfricaDiasporaTourism.com. Let's stay in touch.
  • We have just listed a special interest tour which covers Benin, Burkina-Faso, Ghana, Senegal and Togo, and explores some of the locations related to the history of slavery. To learn more about this tour, click here.
  • To: Temehu Tour Services,
    thanks for this info. I will list you as a tour operator on our website
  • I just would like to let everyone know that we are very pleased to join this group, and sincerely hope we can contribute with some travel information and facts about North Africa and particularliy enigmatic Libya.

    We are a Libyan tour operator, providing Libyan visa on arrival and private and group tours to any destination in Libya including the Sahara.

    Our comprehensive website provides free detailed information and hundreds of photos about all aspects of Libyan tourism, life and culture, including travel, history, tourism, archaeology, Sahara prehistoric art, Sahara wildlife, Libyan museums and art galleries, travel itineraries and tours, Libya visa, and much more.

    Please check our website if you require any specialist Libya travel.... Good luck and wish you all the best.
  • Please visit AfricanDiasporaTourism.com, a web journal about culture and heritage tourism in places of the African Diaspora worldwide. Let me know what you think and sign up for the mailing list to stay in the loop.
    Thanks,
    Kitty J. Pope
  • West Africa Discovery (www.westafricadiscovery.com) , a web portal aiming to raise awareness towards West Africa and to promote sustainable/responsible tourism development through the listing of tours, accommodations and volunteer projects that strive towards the fulfilment of criteria outlined in the Cape Town, Kerala and Belize declarations on responsible tourism practices in destinations (http://www.westafricadiscovery.co.uk/responsible-tourism.html). We also aim to make West Africa Discovery the first port of call in the UK for referring tourists to Western African based Responsible Tourism projects.

    As a company we aim to help in the development of Responsible/Sustainable development in all West African countries by linking like minded people together to facilitate the sharing of ideas, educating by distributing Responsible Tourism related material to Tourism organisations and helping locally based individuals to develop ideas which will help to develop the concept in their country.

    We are committed to putting West Africa on the map as a destination that tourists would like to visit, and our vision is that through the West Africa Discovery project the listed accommodations and tours will provide benefits for local communities whilst respecting the natural, cultural, social and historical heritages in the destination.
  • I spent three weeks in Ghana in May, visiting most of the country so I can advise clients and develop itineraries--especially for those wanting to visit diaspora historical sites. I'm also visiting Mali and Burkina Faso this October to expand my personal knowledge of West Africa--since I'm already well-versed in East and Southern Africa. Does anyone have any thoughts/advise for me in Mali/Burkina Faso?
  • Africa is front and center on our site this week, with the Go-Lo Spotlight shining on the famous dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft National Park. After this week, look for it in our Spotlight archive.
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