Why foreigners like our country more than we do?

The previous posts were about events held in Africa. I don't know much about the culture, but now I am very interested in going there, specially after watching the video.
Thanks to Taptrip,  I could make friends in many countries and I can count on them if I need someone to introduce me the place. This year I've been in France and a brazilian friend took me to hang out in Paris. In Japan a chinese friend went with me to show the shopping area of Tokyo. And both looked more excited than in telling me things about each country people from there. Then, we think: why foreigners like our country more than we do?

This is me with friends. We are all foreigners who love Japan.

According to Ana Gasparoto, Taptripper and student of Tourism in the University of Sao Paulo, people interested in some other country can fall in love for its culture, maybe much more than locals. 
"In Brazil I've met two argentinians who decided to open a youth hostel in Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte. I think both know the city much better than any person who was born and raised in there. (...) After all, outsiders can see things that insiders cannot see." - she said.

And this is me with foreigner friends who live in Brazil and love it much more than I do.

So, maybe I will not be surprised if, after landing in Africa, a russian takes me to have a walk around. Have you also introduced another country to someone or had an outsider who did that for you? So, share your story in the comments! 
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5 steps to stretch your body like an african contortionist!

The post of yesterday was about the Kampala City Festival which had music, dance, fashion and showcase presentations. The event had not only great dancers shaking on the rhythm of african drums, but also contortionists who did great things with their bodies as you can check in this video below.

This was made by the Taptripper Confident Julius who also sent me a bunch of pictures. Particularly I was impressed after seeing this one:

Seriously, I cannot even lick my own elbow (and I also doubt you can), so how can this kid do it?? I don't really plan to try it someday, but if you are interested, you can follow these five steps below and learn how to stretch like african contortionists.  
1) Start with simple stretches like the butterfly, pike, legs spread and reach out, bridges, etc.

2) Start very strict diet, drink about 8 cups (or more) of water a day, plenty of fruits, and veggies. In order to be a contortionist you must have a low fat percentage.

3) Go on to bigger stretches. Practice pulling leg up to head, putting head between legs. 

4) Over stretching is required. It's really hard - specially for men - but necessary to get there.

5) Stretch for 3 hours or more every day, and work on upper body strength. It's not about muscle, but strength.

Then, a few practices more and you can become a good contortionist too. And, perhaps, attend to some other african festival too! Good lucky!

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Music, dance, fashion and showcases at Kampala Festival 2013.

Last sunday the Taptripper Confident Julius who was interviewed by Taptrip Blog last month sent me some pictures he took on sunday, October 6th, during a festival held in his city, Kampala, in Uganda. He said it's called "Kampala City Festival" and this was the second year ugandans celebrated it. Everything looked so interesting that I decided to research a little more about it.

The Festival of this year which theme was "Our City, Our Celebration" attracted about 100.000 people and had participation of over thirty corporate sponsors from the private and public sector and sixty vendors that shall light up the city during the parade which was full of music, dance, fashion and other showcases. 
Everyone who went there also had a chance to see animals from Uganda Wildlife Education Center and their guides who were always ready to tell interesting things about the animals. But, these monkeys below don't look that real for me. 

There were about 30 celebrities in the festival, including the singer Bobi Wine who sang "Tugambire Ku Jenifer". Although this song criticizes the city's authorities, everything was fine and its Executive Director Jennifer Musisi, asked for cooperation between people and authorities for everyone to have a safe festival.

According to Julius, the event was really big. "Honestly I was so impressed by the big turn up of people: the indians, europeans, americans...all turned up for the festival and all were very happy!" - he said. 
Have you been in Kampala Festival too? So, leave a comment here and share your experience in Taptrip!
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