Rwanda posts
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
Nov 26th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
The nation's multi-state Powerball lottery is up to $425 million for Wednesday night's drawing, the largest jackpot ever. Would-be winners have dreams of financial freedom, never working again for the rest of their lives and more. Odds are, travel may be one of the options the big winner will choose. With a cash value of $278 million, that's a lot of travel. But just what will $278 million buy? ...
by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jun 15th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Sadly, when people think of Rwanda they tend to think only of the 1994 genocide, yet Rwanda has a rich history and heritage.
Now the government is developing its museums and historical sites to encourage cultural tourism. Sites like Nyanza Palace, shown here, will get special attention. Other attractions include dance troupes and even something called the Inyambo dance, performed by trained ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Mar 5th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Today's Photo of the Day is of a family of Gorillas in Rwanda. JD Andrews has traveled to 76 countries on six continents searching for and capturing nature and the beauty of earths creatures on film. The Emmy award winning video producer, photographer, MacGEEK, dog lover and dad brings us this photo of bath time in the jungle. In his words...
"To see animals in a zoo is one thing but ...
by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Mar 27th, 2009 at 5:00PM: I'm psyched. As soon as I set this puppy to post, I'm heading to Cleveland to go to the Cleveland International Film Festival where I'll meet up with Brook Silva-Braga for the showing of his film A Day in Africa. There's also a load of stuff going on to commemorate the inductions at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
It's been busy around here at Gadling as well. Kent has been posting about his ...
by Matthew Firestone (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Jul 16th, 2008 at 10:00AM: This month, Big in Japan is on vacation in Africa, and will be bringing you travel news and happenings from around this often misunderstood continent. Although Africa is usually viewed in the West as a singular entity, the continent is incredibly varied. From the Saharan desert and the Sahel to equatorial rainforests and acacia-lined plains, Africa offers up an impressive amount of biodiversity. ...