SEE AFRICA BREATHE AFRICA

For the end of the third season of SEE AFRICA BREATHE AFRICA, something completely different: an episode devoted to our own GHE Youth Spaces [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/youth-spaces/]. We listen to the youthful participants themselves — and it makes us smile. It shall cheer you up as well, guaranteed! And when you eventually feel like supporting the program yourselves, you will head to GoFundMe [https://gofund.me/1945c5b0], right? HOSTS Joe Kahiri is a Ugandan recording and performing artist and the founder of Qwela, a top Afro-fusion band. Passionate about creating a positive shift in mindset through artistic creation, he resides in Kabale (Uganda). Kahiri's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/] Miha "Rwebandira" Logar is an adventure/cultural tourism expert, podcaster and lecturer. A Gorilla Highlands co-founder, he is an Ugandan/Slovenian national who lives in Musanze (Rwanda). Miha's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/] OTHER PARTICIPATING GORILLA HIGHLANDS EXPERTS Stephanie Brancaforte is an Italian-American activist and writer based in Sicily. She founded Rinascimento Green to promote ecological transition, and is a co-initiator of Youth Spaces. Francois "Misigaro" Rebero, the Youth Spaces project manager, has deep interest in rural communities, equity and business. He is an undergraduate student at the African Leadership University in Kigali (Rwanda). Misigaro's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/francois/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/francois/] BRIEF YET SPECIAL VOICES IN THE EPISODE Jon Lee, the Voice of Santa Barbara: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/] Omugurusi Festo Karwemera, our Patron Saint: https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/ [https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/]

To tempt you to join the Global Big Day [https://ebird.org/news/global-big-day-2023], the worldwide party on 13 May for all those who are crazy about birds, we invited Jeanisse Hawa to our podcast. She talks about her passion for birdwatching and what it's like to be a female tour guide in Rwanda. If you've found it a bit daunting to take flight into the world of birding, this episode will show you how approachable and exciting it can be. HOST Miha "Rwebandira" Logar is an adventure/cultural tourism expert, podcaster and lecturer. A Gorilla Highlands co-founder, he is an Ugandan/Slovenian national who resides in Musanze (Rwanda). Miha's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/] BRIEF YET SPECIAL VOICES IN THE EPISODE Jon Lee, the Voice of Santa Barbara: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/] Omugurusi Festo Karwemera, our Patron Saint: https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/ [https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/] ADDITIONAL READING Global Big Day main page; https://ebird.org/globalbigday [https://ebird.org/globalbigday] Handsome spurfowl; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handsome_spurfowl [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handsome_spurfowl] Kungwe apalis; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kungwe_apalis [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kungwe_apalis] Rwenzori turaco; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwenzori_turaco [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwenzori_turaco] Tropical boubou; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_boubou [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_boubou] Yellow-breasted apalis; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-breasted_apalis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-breasted_apalis]

Volunteer tourism keeps gaining popularity as many people wish to combine their travel with 'giving something back'. In this episode we discuss the problematic side of the booming industry — as far as local communities are concerned. Gabriel Rwothomio Kabandole from the No White Saviors [https://www.nowhitesaviors.org/]organisation helps us see things from a different perspective and offers practical and radical advice. HOSTS Joe Kahiri is a Ugandan recording and performing artist and the founder of Qwela, a top Afro-fusion band. Passionate about creating a positive shift in mindset through artistic creation, he resides in Kabale (Uganda). Kahiri's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/] Miha "Rwebandira" Logar is an adventure/cultural tourism expert, podcaster and lecturer. A Gorilla Highlands co-founder, he is an Ugandan/Slovenian national who resides in Musanze (Rwanda). Miha's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/] BRIEF YET SPECIAL VOICES IN THE EPISODE Jon Lee, the Voice of Santa Barbara: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/] Omugurusi Festo Karwemera, our Patron Saint: https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/ [https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/]

A dose of the ethical dimension of travel is how Allan Point (https://www.instagram.com/whereis_allan/ [https://www.instagram.com/whereis_allan/]) tries to distinguish himself from other social media influencers. Our guest from France talks about his favourite experiences in Uganda (you may be surprised), learns that Lake Bunyonyi probably isn't exceptionally deep and drops a perhaps-not-so-shocking bomb on us: should recent anti-homosexuality legislation make travellers avoid Uganda? HOSTS Joe Kahiri is a Ugandan recording and performing artist and the founder of Qwela, a top Afro-fusion band. Passionate about creating a positive shift in mindset through artistic creation, he resides in Kabale (Uganda). Kahiri's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/] Miha "Rwebandira" Logar is an adventure/cultural tourism expert, podcaster and lecturer. A Gorilla Highlands co-founder, he is an Ugandan/Slovenian national who resides in Musanze (Rwanda). Miha's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/] BRIEF YET SPECIAL VOICES IN THE EPISODE Jon Lee, the Voice of Santa Barbara: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/] Omugurusi Festo Karwemera, our Patron Saint: https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/ [https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/] ADDITIONAL LISTENING AND READING "Last Survivor of Lake Bunyonyi's Punishment Island"; https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/2021/06/22/last-survivor-of-lake-bunyonyis-punishment-island/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/2021/06/22/last-survivor-of-lake-bunyonyis-punishment-island/] "What's a Gay?" and Other Ugandan Sexuality Questions"; https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/2021/06/11/whats-a-gay-and-other-ugandan-sex-questions/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/2021/06/11/whats-a-gay-and-other-ugandan-sex-questions/] "Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023"; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Homosexuality_Bill,_2023 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Homosexuality_Bill,_2023]

Immersing yourself in pristine wilderness doesn't need to be a romantic fantasy. You can take the plunge too, inspired by this episode's guest, Patrick Westöö. A Swedish business development expert and a seasoned traveller, Patrick has an intriguing way of getting to know our planet. He makes abrupt destination choices but then spends a long period of time in untouched nature, seeking a deep connection with the place. We talk about Patrick's fondness for old-growth woods, his extensive exploration of Rwanda's Nyungwe Forest National Park and the largely unknown side of the dormant Mt Sabyinyo volcano. Will we give you a push for a similar adventure of your own? HOSTS Joe Kahiri is a Ugandan recording and performing artist and the founder of Qwela, a top Afro-fusion band. Passionate about creating a positive shift in mindset through artistic creation, he resides in Kabale (Uganda). Kahiri's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/kahiri/] Miha "Rwebandira" Logar is an adventure/cultural tourism expert, podcaster and lecturer. A Gorilla Highlands co-founder, he is an Ugandan/Slovenian national who resides in Musanze (Rwanda). Miha's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/admin/] OTHER TEAM MEMBERS Allen Arinda is the Gorilla Highlands lady specialised in bookings and guest relations. She studies tourism and hospitality in Kigali (Rwanda). Allen's articles: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/allen/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/allen/] BRIEF YET SPECIAL VOICES IN THE EPISODE Jon Lee, the Voice of Santa Barbara: https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/ [https://experts.gorillahighlands.com/daily-dose/author/jon/] Omugurusi Festo Karwemera, our Patron Saint: https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/ [https://gorillahighlands.com/karwemera/]