West Africa’s Fashion Designers Are World Leaders When It Comes to Producing Sustainable Clothes
“Fast fashion” refers to the quick cycle of mass clothing production that consumes vast resources and creates major waste. While Africa is known for being the dumping ground for much of this waste, little attention has been paid to the great strides that West African fashion designers have made in creating sustainable fashion. THE CONVERSATION
Singita Mara River Tented Camp Offers Front Row Seats for Migration – and Tactile East African Design
Having recently undergone a head-to-toe renovation, Tanzania’s Singita Mara River Tented Camp beautifully navigates the difficult challenge of blending in with nature while standing out with design. Rooted in an East African aesthetic, the small, 6-suite camp offers the opportunity to commune with nature in exquisite, but unfussy, style. THE SPACE
Tough Week at the Masai Mara
Forty guests and several staff members were rescued at Masai Mara Game Reserve after River Talek burst its banks and overflowed. Floods have impacted nine camps including Tipilikwani camp, Mara Leisure camp, Mara Base camp, Olkinyei camp, Mara Big Five, Mariot Camp, Sweet Acacia, Pride Inn Mara and Kananga camp. THE STAR
Morocco’s Glittering Bohemian City is Brighter than Ever
The city is known for its riads – a traditional property set around a central courtyard – as well as its grand-dame hotels made from marble. There are a cluster of big-name players scattered across Marrakech – The Oberoi, Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental among them – as well as smaller, independently owned hangouts offering […]
The Sahara Desert is Actually Worth Exploring
Also known as the ‘desert of dreams’, a camping experience at the Sahara Desert offers the exciting opportunity to sleep under a million stars. Watching the sun set and rise from a tented camp is an experience nothing short of amazing and awe-inspiring. A camp fire is also the perfect spot to keep warm or […]
This Will Make You Consider Traveling to Benin
This country is known for being the birthplace of the Vodun religion, but there is so much more to explore. From the vibrant city of Cotonou to the water village of Ganvie, there’s a lot to discover. DW
A New Location for the African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a city filled with rich history, a vibrant Black community, and many contributions to art. To honor that legacy and history, there have been some recent changes to the city’s urban planning and local development. The City of Philadelphia has made its intentions clear to establish a new location for the African American […]
