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Insider’s View on Rwanda

By Muyindo 

What makes Rwanda a good travel destination?

Rwanda has a rich history and culture that makes it a good travel destination coupled with very good securing

Tell us something that every traveller should know when travelling to Rwanda?

Rwanda is an all year Rwanda destination, no time is better than the other.

Any essentials that one needs to carry when they travelling to Rwanda?

Rwanda is warm – sometimes hot but often cold in the hilly and mountainous areas. Layered clothing, a rain jacket, heavy sweater and boots are essential for higher altitude stays

Can you tell us a little about the life of the locals in Rwanda?

Everything in this country has changed. People own businesses, and the majority here are tea farmers. At least everyone has income. There’s peace, and neighbors now love each other.” the regeneration of the Rwandan economy and the normality that has returned to everyday life is nothing short of remarkable given how deep were the rifts inflicted on the social fabric here.

What are the local delicacies/drinks which one must try and wherein Rwanda?

• Brochettes-Meat on a stick!
• Fish being a landlocked country, Rwanda isn’t really stockpiled with fish but, being close to Lake Kivu and Lake Victoria, some fish finds its way here.
• Michopo
• Akabenz It’s a pork dish that you’ll find in a lot of local places around town but mostly in Remera
• Nyama Choma… is roasted meat in general or if it refers specifically to roasted goat meat.

Where can one get vegetarian food in Rwanda?

• Heaven Restaurant and boutique hotel
• Brochette restaurant
• Khana Khazana restaurant

Q What is a must try dish in Rwanda?
Ugali (or bugali) is a paste made from maize and water, to form a porridge-like consistency that is eaten throughout East Africa. Isombe is made from mashed cassava leaves and served with dried fish.

Q Can you please list the top 3 Indian restaurants in Rwanda
• Khana khazanA Resturant
• Zen Resturant
• Soko Resturant

Q Where should one go to get the best of the Nightlife in Rwanda?
• Black and White Club

Q Best clubs to visit in Rwanda?
• Black and White Club
• Club Next
• K club
• Legacy Lounge

Q What are things which one must buy when in Rwanda?
• Imigongo Paintings
• Clothes and Fabric
• Books
• Baskets
• Art

Q Which is the most romantic places to visit in Rwanda?
• Bisate lodge in Musanze

Q What are the local festivals which one must visit when in Rwanda?
• Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)

Q The things guidebooks will not tell anyone about?
• Rwanda is the tiny heart of Africa

Q According to you what is the best thing about Rwanda is?
Rwanda is one of the Safest Countries in the World

Q How can one spend 3 days in Rwanda?
• Gorilla tracking
• Visit the genocide memorial
• Cultural visits

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Insiders View On Serbia

By Natasa Kokir

Serbia is a fabulous country in the mountainous of Western Balkans, breathtakingly rich in warm-hearted people, history and outstanding cultural heritage from the Prehistorical, Roman to modern times. Serbia is an amazing country, beyond all expectations, with a diversity of spectacular landmarks, bustling cities, glorious mountain hideaways. Serbia is among the Top Ten Hot Spots in Europe, more than 1 billion EUR invested in hotels and infrastructure development, a major economic hub in southeastern Europe.

What makes Serbia an ideal travel destination for all?

The country‘s diversity and picturesque landscape offers endless possibilities and adventures. The endless fields of Vojvodina, the magnificent Danube river, ancient Belgrade and glorious mountains extending all the way to Montenegro, are just waiting for you to explore them. Serbia gives you the chance to experience several-century-long traditions, attractive local features, unusual rhythms and memorable tones that accompany the wealth of “mental flavor”.

Tell us something that every traveler should know when travelling to Serbia?

Serbians are the most hospitable, warm and friendly people in Europe, rich historical heritage, excellent gastronomy, it is very well known for its nightlife, very affordable.

Any essentials that one needs to carry when they travelling

Valid passport is enough. For India citizen no visas are required for a visit of up to 30 days, within period of one year

Which are the most surreal places to visit when in Serbia?

Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, Djerdap gorge, Uvac lake, St. Sava Temple, Drina river, Museum of Nikola Tesla, National Park Tara, archaeological site Lepenski Vir, ancient imperial palace Felix Romuliana, Wooden town – Mecavnik, Studenica Monastery.

Can you tell us a little about the life of the locals?

Serbian people are very warm, proud, brave, passionate, open-minded, enterprising, generous, traditional, caring and extremely hospitable.

What are the local delicacies/drinks which one must try and where Serbia?

Serbia’s famous dishes are kajmak, ayvar, smoked ham, smoked beef, rakija /fruit brandy/, corn-bread /proja/, beans, jam, slatko – fruit jelly, various pickled food, notably sauerkraut /sarma, kiseli kupus – pickled cabbage, cabbage casserole/ and even sausages.

What are things which one must buy when in Serbia?

One must buy jar of ajvar, a bottle of rakija, hand knit socks and opanci.

Which is the most romantic places to visit in Serbia?

View from the Kalemegdan fortress on confluence rivers Sava and Danube, Wooden town.

 What are the local festivals which one must come to attend in Serbia?

Exit in Novi Sad, Trumpet festival in Guca, Jazz festival in Nis, Belgrade Beer Fest, Lovefest in Vrnjacka Banja, Autumn in Smederevo, Belgrade International Film Festival – FEST are the festivals oned must visit when in Serbia.

 The things guidebooks will not tell anyone about?

Serbia is a spirited, fascinating country and tourism has grown steadily. It is beyond expectations in all the ways and waiting to be discovered.

According to you what is the best thing about Serbia?

One of the best things in Serbia are people, very hospitable and friendly.

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