Africa

Beautiful nomad people of Djibouti

Two-thirds of Djibouti's population of one million live in the capital Djibouti, the rest are mainly nomads making a living through herding. These are predominately Afar who live in the arid north of the country and the Afar region of Ethiopia, and Issa nomads from Somalia. The two largest ethnic groups native to Djibouti are the Somalis (60%)… Continue reading Beautiful nomad people of Djibouti

Australia and Oceania

Dancing with Fire – Fijian Delight

This Fire Dance Performance mesmerized me with an electrifying display of skill and bravery. These Fijian fire dancers, known as fire walkers, will delight you with the intricate dances with flames, showing their deep connection to their culture and traditions. Fire dancing is a historic art form that originated in Polynesia hundreds of years ago. The oldest… Continue reading Dancing with Fire – Fijian Delight

Africa

Exploring the Kome Caves: A National Heritage Site in Lesotho

 Classified as a National Heritage Site, Kome Caves are a group of mud cave dwellings located in the district of Berea in Lesotho. The area is still inhabited by the descendants of the original people who built the little homes. Along with Eswatini, it is one of the few amazing locations I had the opportunity… Continue reading Exploring the Kome Caves: A National Heritage Site in Lesotho