Christmas in Kigali

Just a little vlogmas post about life in Kigali in the run-up to Christmas.

Memorial and Cultural Tours in Kigali

I'm helping my friend plot out some tourist routes around Kigali on a motorbike. So far, I've figured out a memorial tour, for people who want to know more about the recent history of Rwanda and the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, and also a cultural one that includes some very cute vervet monkeys. I'm discovering parts of Kigali I'd never been to before. 

Beautiful Flower Pastries

 

I had a lovely time at EyaMya in Kimihurura the other day. Pak and Joy showed me how to make their iconic flower pastries and we did a traditional Chiense tea tasting.

Full Gisenyi Trip

Recently went on a weekend trip up to Gisenyi for a friend's hotel opening. 

Here's the full adventure.

Inyoni Hotel in Gisenyi

 

I recently went up to Gisenyi in north-west Rwanda. My friend has just opened a new hotel there and it was lovely. Had a stunning view of Lake Kivu and a very well-stocked bar. If you're heading in that direction, check out the video description on YouTube for a discount code. It's a really nice get-away from the city. Check out Inyoni on Instagram and their website.

Exploring Kimironko Market

 

Had a lovely day out at the isoko last week with my friend Leandre from Ultimate Africa Travels. Kimironko Market is pure chaos but you gotta experience it if you're visiting Rwanda.

Agitation August

 

Had a lovely time talking to Margaret Pinard on her YouTube channel last night. As part of Agitation August I was talking about a book that really shook me up. I chose Emergency Sex: True Stories from a War Zone which had a huge impact on me when I first moved to Rwanda. We talk about everything from the state of international development, to youth unemployment, and the meaning of life - just small things. There's a lot more laughs than I make that sound! Turn on the live chat replay for extra entertainment, and if you could lightly bother the like button, it would be much appreciated.