african countires Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Sun, 17 Feb 2019 13:53:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png african countires Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 “Everyday Africa” Will Make You Want to Book a Trip Tomorrow https://travelermaster.com/everyday-africa-will-make-you-want-to-book-a-trip-tomorrow/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:52:29 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=3906 One of our favorite Instagram accounts that we’ve recently discovered is Everyday Africa, a project which showcases the best of Africa to interested followers. This account is a shared account in which a large group of African travel photographers work together to showcase the best and most interesting of the African continent. Africa is an […]

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One of our favorite Instagram accounts that we’ve recently discovered is Everyday Africa, a project which showcases the best of Africa to interested followers.

This account is a shared account in which a large group of African travel photographers work together to showcase the best and most interesting of the African continent.

Africa is an incredibly varied and diverse continent that is much bigger than most people imagine. It encompasses all kinds of countries and landscapes, from Algeria’s deserts to Kenya’s grasslands to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s amazing rainforests.

The photographers over at @everydayafrica do their best to showcase stunnning photographs that feature the best of African diversity and what the continent has to offer.

In addition to pictures of the landscape, the folks that curate @everydayafrica also show pictures that bring African cultures to our screens as well.

Take a look, for example, at this stunning photograph of the intricate makeup and clothing worn by Ethiopia’s Kara tribe.

While many of us haven’t had much of an opportunity to discover Africa in depth, if you follow Everyday Africa on Instagram, it will inspire you to travel to Africa and to appreciate all of the diversity that it has to offer.

Now, you only have to decide where your next African destination will be.

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Village: Kwesi Nkran, W/R, GH. 28/09/2018 Grace Osei (50, widow): In some worlds, money loses its solidness, nobody speaks about it in definite terms anymore. They don’t say “I have 100 cedis in my bank account” or “I earn 50 cedis every week” or any such language of specificities. They talk about money as one recounts a hazy dream; an apparition that half manifested, a mystery they can’t fathom. I wasn’t aware such a world existed until I was recently commissioned by UNICEF to do a story on Inequality in Ghana. Ideally, a nation would have its super-wealthy few, and its miserably poor few, and the masses somewhere in between. Inequality is when the numbers at the extremes grow whilst the numbers in the middle shrink. There is no omen of impending doom more accurate than that widening gap. Like Cassandra, clairvoyants like us, can through our mediums- photography, writing and videos, draw the nation and the world’s attention to this phenomenon but the demigods who rule down here get to call the shots. We can only hope that they’ll hearken to the omen and save our Troy from burning. To avoid the obvious trap of juxtaposing poverty porn and opulence, I decided to tow the middle path; drive around the country, speak to regular folk and see what I will hear. Grace is a cocoa farmer. She is also a widow. She has buried four of her 9 children but God has replaced those with 5 grandchildren. Grace believes her wars are more than just physical. There is no hospital or clinic where she lives. There is no school where she lives. There is no running water where she lives. Grace is a spiritual woman who believes the devil is after her, and her family. In Africa, another name for the devil is poverty; and it’s stuck it’s ugly hook deep into the psyche of Grace. Most of the problems in Grace’s life, money can fix. Her deceased husband and children’s lives could have been saved if they’d had access to a good medical facility on time. And with her 5 remaining children and grand children struggling to have access to good education, the future also looks bleak.

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The Breathtaking Skeleton Coast of Southern Africa https://travelermaster.com/breathtaking-skeleton-coast-southern-africa/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 06:56:28 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=3431 When you think about incredible beach destinations, the Atlantic coast of Angola and Namibia may not be at the top of your list. View this post on Instagram #desert #ocean #nature #skeletoncoast #sea A post shared by metaphorearth bilim&teknoloji (@metaphorearth) on Nov 4, 2018 at 4:45pm PST However, a hauntingly beautiful area known as the […]

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When you think about incredible beach destinations, the Atlantic coast of Angola and Namibia may not be at the top of your list.

However, a hauntingly beautiful area known as the “Skeleton Coast” waits for intrepid travelers that find themselves in this region in southern Africa.

The Skeleton Coast’s name owes itself to the nearly inhospitable conditions that exist in the coasts of southern Angola and northern Namibia. The Namib Desert is the ecosystem that creates a dry coast with almost zero vegetation. Less than 10 millimeters of rainfall here on average per year.

The results of these conditions are massive sand dunes, the eerie, dried-out hulls of ships that were led aground by the sea’s rough currents and by the blankets of fog that tend to envelop the sea and the coast, and an amazing contrast between the light yellow walls of sand and the deep blues of the Atlantic.

There are plenty of things to do for visitors to the Skeleton Coast, other than simply look at the landscape. The Skeleton Coast National Park, encompassing a third of Namibia’s coastline, allows for wildlife safaris and trips to explore the canyons and mountain ranges that traverse the landscape.

If you’re a surfer, the Skeleton Coast offers some of the best waves in the word to ride. The best time to go is in winter, from May to September, because of the rougher weather and wind in this time of year. Many companies offer 4x4s and surfing excursions to explore the coast on your board.

Run, don’t walk, to check out this unique and beautiful place.

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Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Cameroon https://travelermaster.com/fun-facts-didnt-know-cameroon/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:58:17 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=2818 Cameroon, located in West and Central Africa is definitely a country worth visiting. Exploring this state, often called “Africa in miniature” because of its geological and cultural diversity; will create an impression that you have seen the Dark continent in total. Keep on reading if you got intrigued about this beautiful African jewel. Cameroon is […]

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Cameroon, located in West and Central Africa is definitely a country worth visiting. Exploring this state, often called “Africa in miniature” because of its geological and cultural diversity; will create an impression that you have seen the Dark continent in total. Keep on reading if you got intrigued about this beautiful African jewel.

Cameroon is sandwiched between six countries: Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, Chad and Nigeria, and the Gulf of Guinea.

Due to its amazing geographical position, it exhibits all major climates and vegetation of the continent: coast, desert, mountains, rainforest, and savanna. It is also rich in beautiful white sand beaches.

Cameroon is also the perfect place to experience the point of contact of the traditional African tribe culture and the modern culture.

The highest mountain in West Africa is also found here. It is an active volcano called Mount Cameroon with its height of 4095 m.

If you ever get invited to a Cameroonian’s home, bring a gift to the host; it can either be a fruit basket, whiskey or wine.

The all-time favorite fruit, mango originates from this West African country.

The world biggest frog is also inhabited in Cameroon. The Goliath Frog can grow up to 33 cm in length.

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The goliath frog otherwise known as goliath bullfrog or giant slippery frog (Conraua goliath) is the largest living frog on Earth. Specimens can grow up to 32 cm (12.6 in) in length from snout to vent, and weigh up to 3.25 kg (7.17 lb). This species has a relatively small habitat range in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its numbers are dwindling due to habitat destruction and its collection for food and the pet trade. Their eyes can be nearly 2.5 cm (1.0 in) in diameter. Because the goliath frog lacks a vocal sac, it does not produce mating calls, a behavior generally present in frogs and toads. Goliath frog eggs are about the same size as other frogs despite their very large adult form. Goliath tadpoles (pic 2 by Steve Atkin) are herbivorous and feed on a single aquatic plant, Dicraeia warmingii (Podostemaceae), found only near waterfalls and rapids, which may help explain their restricted range. Adult goliath frogs feed on spiders, worms, and insects, such as dragonflies and locusts. They also eat smaller frogs, crabs, baby turtles, and young snakes. The goliath frog can live up to 15 years in the wild. In captivity, they can live up to 21 years. It is preyed upon by snakes, Nile crocodiles, and Nile monitors, among other predators. Pics credits unknown. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you find any of these facts, pictures or spieces interesting? Let me know down in the comments 😊 You are welcome to use hashtag #reptileagency under any reptile related post. Kas õppisid nendest postitustest midagi uut ja huvitavat? Anna mulle kommentaarides teada ☺ Kasuta julgelt hashtagi #reptileagency kui postitad oma lemmikut. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#reptileagency #nofilter #instadaily #reptile #followme #instagood #reptilesofinstagram #english #estonian #reptilelover #reptilesofig #nature #coldblooded #animals #photooftheday #picoftheday #photography #reptilephotography #conrauagoliath #goliath #goliathfrog #frog #amphibian #wow #biggest #giant #big #bizarre #chubby #cool

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> african countires Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Sun, 17 Feb 2019 13:53:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png african countires Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 “Everyday Africa” Will Make You Want to Book a Trip Tomorrow https://travelermaster.com/everyday-africa-will-make-you-want-to-book-a-trip-tomorrow/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:52:29 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=3906 One of our favorite Instagram accounts that we’ve recently discovered is Everyday Africa, a project which showcases the best of Africa to interested followers. This account is a shared account in which a large group of African travel photographers work together to showcase the best and most interesting of the African continent. Africa is an […]

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One of our favorite Instagram accounts that we’ve recently discovered is Everyday Africa, a project which showcases the best of Africa to interested followers.

This account is a shared account in which a large group of African travel photographers work together to showcase the best and most interesting of the African continent.

Africa is an incredibly varied and diverse continent that is much bigger than most people imagine. It encompasses all kinds of countries and landscapes, from Algeria’s deserts to Kenya’s grasslands to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s amazing rainforests.

The photographers over at @everydayafrica do their best to showcase stunnning photographs that feature the best of African diversity and what the continent has to offer.

In addition to pictures of the landscape, the folks that curate @everydayafrica also show pictures that bring African cultures to our screens as well.

Take a look, for example, at this stunning photograph of the intricate makeup and clothing worn by Ethiopia’s Kara tribe.

While many of us haven’t had much of an opportunity to discover Africa in depth, if you follow Everyday Africa on Instagram, it will inspire you to travel to Africa and to appreciate all of the diversity that it has to offer.

Now, you only have to decide where your next African destination will be.

View this post on Instagram

Village: Kwesi Nkran, W/R, GH. 28/09/2018 Grace Osei (50, widow): In some worlds, money loses its solidness, nobody speaks about it in definite terms anymore. They don’t say “I have 100 cedis in my bank account” or “I earn 50 cedis every week” or any such language of specificities. They talk about money as one recounts a hazy dream; an apparition that half manifested, a mystery they can’t fathom. I wasn’t aware such a world existed until I was recently commissioned by UNICEF to do a story on Inequality in Ghana. Ideally, a nation would have its super-wealthy few, and its miserably poor few, and the masses somewhere in between. Inequality is when the numbers at the extremes grow whilst the numbers in the middle shrink. There is no omen of impending doom more accurate than that widening gap. Like Cassandra, clairvoyants like us, can through our mediums- photography, writing and videos, draw the nation and the world’s attention to this phenomenon but the demigods who rule down here get to call the shots. We can only hope that they’ll hearken to the omen and save our Troy from burning. To avoid the obvious trap of juxtaposing poverty porn and opulence, I decided to tow the middle path; drive around the country, speak to regular folk and see what I will hear. Grace is a cocoa farmer. She is also a widow. She has buried four of her 9 children but God has replaced those with 5 grandchildren. Grace believes her wars are more than just physical. There is no hospital or clinic where she lives. There is no school where she lives. There is no running water where she lives. Grace is a spiritual woman who believes the devil is after her, and her family. In Africa, another name for the devil is poverty; and it’s stuck it’s ugly hook deep into the psyche of Grace. Most of the problems in Grace’s life, money can fix. Her deceased husband and children’s lives could have been saved if they’d had access to a good medical facility on time. And with her 5 remaining children and grand children struggling to have access to good education, the future also looks bleak.

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The Breathtaking Skeleton Coast of Southern Africa https://travelermaster.com/breathtaking-skeleton-coast-southern-africa/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 06:56:28 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=3431 When you think about incredible beach destinations, the Atlantic coast of Angola and Namibia may not be at the top of your list. View this post on Instagram #desert #ocean #nature #skeletoncoast #sea A post shared by metaphorearth bilim&teknoloji (@metaphorearth) on Nov 4, 2018 at 4:45pm PST However, a hauntingly beautiful area known as the […]

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When you think about incredible beach destinations, the Atlantic coast of Angola and Namibia may not be at the top of your list.

However, a hauntingly beautiful area known as the “Skeleton Coast” waits for intrepid travelers that find themselves in this region in southern Africa.

The Skeleton Coast’s name owes itself to the nearly inhospitable conditions that exist in the coasts of southern Angola and northern Namibia. The Namib Desert is the ecosystem that creates a dry coast with almost zero vegetation. Less than 10 millimeters of rainfall here on average per year.

The results of these conditions are massive sand dunes, the eerie, dried-out hulls of ships that were led aground by the sea’s rough currents and by the blankets of fog that tend to envelop the sea and the coast, and an amazing contrast between the light yellow walls of sand and the deep blues of the Atlantic.

There are plenty of things to do for visitors to the Skeleton Coast, other than simply look at the landscape. The Skeleton Coast National Park, encompassing a third of Namibia’s coastline, allows for wildlife safaris and trips to explore the canyons and mountain ranges that traverse the landscape.

If you’re a surfer, the Skeleton Coast offers some of the best waves in the word to ride. The best time to go is in winter, from May to September, because of the rougher weather and wind in this time of year. Many companies offer 4x4s and surfing excursions to explore the coast on your board.

Run, don’t walk, to check out this unique and beautiful place.

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Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Cameroon https://travelermaster.com/fun-facts-didnt-know-cameroon/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 07:58:17 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=2818 Cameroon, located in West and Central Africa is definitely a country worth visiting. Exploring this state, often called “Africa in miniature” because of its geological and cultural diversity; will create an impression that you have seen the Dark continent in total. Keep on reading if you got intrigued about this beautiful African jewel. Cameroon is […]

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Cameroon, located in West and Central Africa is definitely a country worth visiting. Exploring this state, often called “Africa in miniature” because of its geological and cultural diversity; will create an impression that you have seen the Dark continent in total. Keep on reading if you got intrigued about this beautiful African jewel.

Cameroon is sandwiched between six countries: Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, Chad and Nigeria, and the Gulf of Guinea.

Due to its amazing geographical position, it exhibits all major climates and vegetation of the continent: coast, desert, mountains, rainforest, and savanna. It is also rich in beautiful white sand beaches.

Cameroon is also the perfect place to experience the point of contact of the traditional African tribe culture and the modern culture.

The highest mountain in West Africa is also found here. It is an active volcano called Mount Cameroon with its height of 4095 m.

If you ever get invited to a Cameroonian’s home, bring a gift to the host; it can either be a fruit basket, whiskey or wine.

The all-time favorite fruit, mango originates from this West African country.

The world biggest frog is also inhabited in Cameroon. The Goliath Frog can grow up to 33 cm in length.

View this post on Instagram

The goliath frog otherwise known as goliath bullfrog or giant slippery frog (Conraua goliath) is the largest living frog on Earth. Specimens can grow up to 32 cm (12.6 in) in length from snout to vent, and weigh up to 3.25 kg (7.17 lb). This species has a relatively small habitat range in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its numbers are dwindling due to habitat destruction and its collection for food and the pet trade. Their eyes can be nearly 2.5 cm (1.0 in) in diameter. Because the goliath frog lacks a vocal sac, it does not produce mating calls, a behavior generally present in frogs and toads. Goliath frog eggs are about the same size as other frogs despite their very large adult form. Goliath tadpoles (pic 2 by Steve Atkin) are herbivorous and feed on a single aquatic plant, Dicraeia warmingii (Podostemaceae), found only near waterfalls and rapids, which may help explain their restricted range. Adult goliath frogs feed on spiders, worms, and insects, such as dragonflies and locusts. They also eat smaller frogs, crabs, baby turtles, and young snakes. The goliath frog can live up to 15 years in the wild. In captivity, they can live up to 21 years. It is preyed upon by snakes, Nile crocodiles, and Nile monitors, among other predators. Pics credits unknown. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you find any of these facts, pictures or spieces interesting? Let me know down in the comments 😊 You are welcome to use hashtag #reptileagency under any reptile related post. Kas õppisid nendest postitustest midagi uut ja huvitavat? Anna mulle kommentaarides teada ☺ Kasuta julgelt hashtagi #reptileagency kui postitad oma lemmikut. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#reptileagency #nofilter #instadaily #reptile #followme #instagood #reptilesofinstagram #english #estonian #reptilelover #reptilesofig #nature #coldblooded #animals #photooftheday #picoftheday #photography #reptilephotography #conrauagoliath #goliath #goliathfrog #frog #amphibian #wow #biggest #giant #big #bizarre #chubby #cool

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