Impact Journals

Embark on meaningful journeys that deepen your connection to culture and community.

The Impact Journals

A platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing powerful stories, and documenting the transformative journeys of communities across the globe. Our journal explores the intersection of culture, innovation, advocacy, and social impact through compelling articles, interviews, visual narratives, and case studies.

This space is designed especially for the culturally curious traveler — the ones who seek not just to see, but to understand, engage, and honor the communities they visit. Whether you're a solo explorer looking to connect with new cultures, or part of a group eager to make a positive impact, you’ll find the tools, insight, and inspiration to create journeys that truly matter.

At LABUSA Travel, we believe that travel isn’t just about the places you go — it’s about the stories you carry home, the relationships you build, and the purpose that moves you. Here, you’re not just planning a trip. You’re shaping an experience that leaves the world — and yourself — a little better than before.

 

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By Brian Karanja |

Top 10 African Heritage Sites to Visit

Learn about the great migration, Maasai traditions, when to visit, and how to make the most of your African… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

Experience the Great Migration

Learn about the Great Migration, explore the rich traditions of the Maasai people, discover the best times to… Read More
By Deborah Dankyi |

Exploring Ghana Through New Eyes

Join a powerful journey through Ghana with African American travelers seeking ancestral connections. Cape Coast… Read More
By Deborah Dankyi |

Travel Documents Lesson Over a Margarita

Traveling to a new country can be exciting, eye-opening, and filled with unexpected lessons, sometimes learned… Read More

By Deborah Dankyi |

Spirit of Ghana Chale Wote Street Festival

Each year in the coastal neighborhood of Jamestown, Accra's centuries-old walls begin to whisper, then shout… Read More

By Deborah Dankyi |

Always Prepare for Tight Layovers

A traveler's close call at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport teaches valuable lessons about international layovers,… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

Where the Mountain Watches You

Growing up in Mount Kenya's shadow, then finally visiting the sacred mountain. A quiet, powerful story of cultural… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

Where Giraffes Greet and Forests Whisper

Discovering Nairobi beyond the chaos: Giraffe Centre, National Park with city skyline, Karen Blixen Museum,… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

The Water Still Falls

Growing up where nature was routine, not destination. A journey to rediscover rivers, waterfalls & forests we… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

More Than Just Shoes

A powerful memoir of growing up barefoot in rural Kenya, where shoes were luxuries and resilience was learned… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

Malindi Felt Like Slowing Down

Discover Malindi's quiet charm: barefoot beach walks, ancient Gedi Ruins, fresh seafood & stunning sunsets. A… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

In Kenya’s Diversity, We Find Unity

Growing up speaking Kikuyu in rural Kenya, then discovering Nairobi's diverse cultures, languages & traditions… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

Answering Africa’s Call

Despite never having left my country, I’ve always had a connection to Africa; for you it might just be a dot on… Read More

By Agnes Irungu |

A Raw Encounter in Bwindi's Jungle

Experience the life-changing moment of meeting mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Uganda's… Read More
By Agnes Irungu |

A Love Letter from the Red Soil

A tribute to rural Kenyan childhood rooted in nature, community & tradition, where joy emerges from simple… Read More