A typical Ghanaian meal at a local Ghanaian family Thinking about Ghana, many things come to mind: crowded streets, women in colorful garments, markets with fruits, vegetables and clothes, music and smiling faces. Just a dazzling street life and positive…
What is ever nicer than eating in a restaurant? Joining locals for a meal at home, of course! In South Africa, we are invited for dinner by Zimisele and his family. They live in a township near Mthatha. Close to…
We are a bit nervous upon arrival at the meeting point: San Javier metro station in Medellin. We are looking forward meeting our host family for the evening and curious about the dynamics. As we arrive, Teresa and her daughter Vanessa are already waiting for us. Accompanied by their little…
I stayed at my own apartment in Accra, Osu, but had a Ghanaian host family who cooked dinner for me and showed me around. This made me go on local “adventures” such as basic bus rides in the local bus…
Bolivia is an amazing country with beautiful nature and amazing food. However, it can be hard to experience authentic local cuisine while travelling. Here are some tips to experience local food while travelling through Bolivia: Local food experience 1: markets…
Medellin is a wonderful diverse city in Colombia. Stretched out over a valley and surrounding mountain slopes. Well known for its notorious past. Nowadays a booming hip city with a wide range of different neighbourhoods. From above, the city looks…
All local people should have the opportunity to benefit from the tourism industry. In many countries, the opposite occures. Where just a few gain, many lose. And the tourists aren’t happy either. With huge prices, yet not contributing to local…
Dinner visit Friday February 8th 2019, Belén, Medellin. Lenis and Camilio are a loving and very welcoming couple. They live in one of Medellin´s biggest neighbourhoods Belén. In a new apartment on the fourth floor, overseeing the city of Medellin….
We aim to make a true connection between people. Like between Sabina and her husband (from The Netherlands) and Bakary at Kololi, The Gambia. We love to see how that works out. Sabina Travelling to The Gambia for the first…
Antigua stole our heart. What a beautiful city! It’s a place, you’ll end up staying longer than planned. All the old, colourful houses, charming little plazas, hip restaurants, cobblestone streets. From every angle you’ll see impressive volcanos on the background,…
Ghana: expectations vs. reality
Discovering the true local (food)culture in South …
Dinner Experience in Medellin
Accra, The most common things turn into grazy memo…
Local food experience in Bolivia
