Visiting Nkombo Island
Covering 23 km², Nkombo is the biggest island I have ever visited in Rwanda. It is home to 1,800...
Main Area
Canoeing With Women From Gihaya Island
While visiting Gihaya Island, located in the Western Province of Rwanda, I participated in a...
Processing tea in Rusizi
Before embarking on a tour of Shagasha tea estate, found in Rusizi District’s Giheke Sector, I...
Discovering the southern flank of Lake Kivu
From the balcony, I marveled at the view of Lake Kivu and the Congolese city of Bukavu. I had...
Weaving their way out of poverty
While visiting Nkombo Island, I had an opportunity to interact with members of a cooperative...
Unleashing the swimmer in me
I woke up after sunrise and walked out of my room. When I stepped on the balcony, I noticed...
The Mystery of Rusizi River
When volcanic eruptions led to the formation of the Virunga mountain range many years ago, Lake...
