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Rachel Flynn

Rachel Flynn is a freelance writer from the United States who has spent the past 5 years exploring 20+ countries and 6 continents. She is passionate about exploring lesser-known places and trying new foods (the best part of travelling tbh). You can find her reading a book by the beach in Crete, drinking sangria in Malaga, strolling through the Christmas market in Krakow, or searching for the best cafes in Cape Town. 

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Articles by Rachel Flynn

Cape Coast Slave Castle in Ghana. Photo: Rachel Flynn

A Journey Through the Door of Return

By Rachel Flynn

Most recently, I traveled to Ghana over the holidays with friends and family. I tried many foods like fufu, bofrot, and my personal favorite, Jollof! I sat in the notorious Accra traffic for too many hours to count, and I spent Christmas on the beach. But the most important thing … Read more  

Africa History
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auschwitz-gateway signboard

Rays of hope: Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau I and II

By Rachel Flynn

One of the best parts of traveling is discovering the history of the place you are visiting. I like to consider myself a bit of a history buff, so when I booked a weekend trip to Poland while studying abroad in London, I knew I would spend most of my … Read more  

Europe History Humanity
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Township Tourism

Township tourism: The good, the bad, and the ugly

By Rachel Flynn

If you have traveled to a developing country, you have probably seen tours that visit favelas, slums, or in South Africa’s case, townships.  

Africa Insights Social Responsibility
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The Rainbow Nation - Table Mountain in South Africa

Shaping the rainbow nation: The role of Indians in South Africa

By Rachel Flynn

Welcome to South Africa, the country with too many names! The list is long, but some of the most notable options include the Republic of South Africa, my absolute favourite country, Mzansi, and the rainbow nation.  

Africa Insights History
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