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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Africa

By Deborah Dankyi

Exploring Ghana Through New Eyes

Join a powerful journey through Ghana with African American travelers seeking ancestral connections. Cape Coast castles, Aburi gardens & cultural immersion
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 with color, sound, and stories. One moment it's an ordinary fishing… 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 heritage, nature & spiritual homecoming
By Agnes Irungu

Where Giraffes Greet and Forests Whisper

Discovering Nairobi beyond the chaos: Giraffe Centre, National Park with city skyline, Karen Blixen Museum, Carnivore's nyama choma & peaceful Karura Forest.
By Agnes Irungu

The Water Still Falls

Growing up where nature was routine, not destination. A journey to rediscover rivers, waterfalls & forests we took for grantedbeauty waiting to be recognized
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 through simple acts of showing up despite hardship
By Agnes Irungu

Malindi Felt Like Slowing Down

Discover Malindi's quiet charm: barefoot beach walks, ancient Gedi Ruins, fresh seafood & stunning sunsets. A coastal escape where life moves at its own pace
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. A personal story of unity through diversity.
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 the map, but for me it’s a place where my roots lie. While… 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 wild beauty & untamed majesty await discovery
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 rituals, shared meals & cultural songs.

North America

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 in the most casual settings. One of the most valuable travel tips… 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, flight delays & the importance of buffer time