Planning a safari? You are reading the right post! Dreaming of going on safari is a common desire for many people. A safari is a great way to experience the natural world. Whether it’s your first time planning on seeing the great outdoors or not, safari remains one of the most thrilling ways to reconnect with nature and see wildlife in their natural habitat. Many travelers may think they’ve seen it all – elephants in the wild, lions resting lazily by the river, gorillas up close and personal, rare birds flitting from tree to tree – but until you’ve taken a safari trip, the true joy of nature remains untapped. Safari tours are designed to be some of the most...
'' Interior design is the ultimate reflection of the external world. It’s an indicator of time, of emerging trends and of collective consciousness.'' From the earliest periods in the development of man's craftsmanship, samples have been discovered and preserved which indicate that man has woven designs and motifs into fabrics. The famous Kuba Cloth fabric from The Democratic Republic of Congo, dating back to the 17th Century has gained renowned fame and recognition as a significant art tradition. The intricacy and diversity of techniques used for Kuba cloths described in a latter article, revealed the secrets of KUBA, and how they used more than one technique to create their fabrics. This brilliance has been noted across the world, with different...
Long ago, in a distant land… is how stories in myths, fairytales, animations and productions we watched in the past would have probably started. However, this story here predates film, TV, print and basically the beginning of the industrial revolution. Down south, towards the cusp of the African continent, a landlocked county lies just above South Africa. Her name is Zimbabwe. Bordered by Botswana to the west and southwest, Zambia to the northwest, and Mozambique to the east and northeast, Zimbabwe is quite mountainous, lush with plateau-like geography that is home to one of the world's biggest and most spectacular waterfalls. The Victoria Falls. Source Love is Acknowledging History On this land that is a huge attraction and gift to the people...
The most beautiful dolls in Africa. The first time I laid my eyes on the Namji Dolls, I thought to myself… what an interesting masterpiece! Before long, I had laid my eyes on another, and another, and another, and it was as if I was looking at whole new creations, alike yet so different. Source Each Namji doll is carved with a unique stature and facial expression. Crafted by hand, they are considered original art pieces and often expensive.Their distinctive appearance that represent mother, father or child; carved into geometric shapes and adorned with colourful beads, metals, fibre, cowrie shells,coins and even leather, have created a large demand around the world for not only their shapes, but their deeper meaning. Art...
''Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns, so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry.” ~ Richard P. Feynman It has always been amazing how a simple click on Google brings up an abundance of results we were not entirely aware of, and opens up our minds to a sea of wonder and knowledge. You just have to find the credibility behind it. Africa's history has never fallen short of this, as the evidence exists all over the world. The realization that what we know is just the tip of the iceberg. If I had a dollar for how many colors and patterns on Rwandan baskets I have seen and...
