What human rights are violated in the tourism industry? According to tourism expert at Friends of Nature International, Cornelia Kühhas, the following human rights violations occur in the tourism sector: staff working under poor working conditions, women and children being (sexually) exploited, and tourism projects being realized at the expense of the local population. As […]
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In this article, we’ll explain why we consider it important to work with local partners, how we recruit and train them, and most importantly: how our partners enrich your journey on the African continent. The importance of collaborating with local partners We collaborate directly with partners with whom we have a personal relationship. From guides […]
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Stumbling over rolling suitcases, being unable to see the sight through all the cameras and long lines for attractions. These scenes are not a rarity in tourist spots. Not necessarily what you are looking forward to when you finally go on your long-awaited vacation, right? Let’s dive a little deeper into the major drawbacks of […]
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Traces of strife in 1896: a time of power and danger During the Scramble for Africa – the colonial race for Africa – numerous European powers sought to control as much of the African continent as possible, and Great Britain was no exception. With the aim of establishing a direct connection to the fertile land […]
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Are you planning a trip to Africa soon? Or are you planning to boldly mark such an adventure in your calendar? Cool! You are about to embark on an adventure where you can indulge in all the wonderful things the continent of Africa has to offer. But how do you make sure that you, as […]
Present on the ground Picturing a dusty office in the Netherlands with dreamy photos of idyllic beaches on the wall, where we make bookings behind our computer screens while the rain taps on the window? Not for us, we don’t do it that way! We are on the ground on the African continent, and not […]
Sustainable travel with Charlie’s Travels: where did it start? In 2014, Charlie boarded a plane to Africa. With a neatly trimmed beard and his diploma under his arm, he flew to Kenya to do an internship with an African provider that allows you to transfer money online. He was having a great time, but something […]
1. THE DISGUSTING STATISTICS OF ORPHANAGE TOURISM Let’s start with some handy figures that can shed some light on the context of orphanage tourism. No one knows exactly how many orphanages there are in East Africa because many are not registered. What we do know is that in 1992, 2,900 children were in orphanages in […]
White, rich and traveling in Africa It’s my last lesson today, and I’ve brought some for the girls to keep as a memento. They are key rings with Dutch wooden shoes. I take the small gifts from my bag and start handing them out. The children laugh and hold up their hands and hug my […]
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Quiver tree – Aloe Dichotoma We start with Namibia’s national plant. The San people ingeniously used these trees as refrigerators by hollowing them out since they remain wonderfully cool. The Quiver Tree isn’t particularly remarkable to me. I once walked three kilometers too far into the desert with Menno because we mistook the Quiver Tree […]
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