A group of more than 15 international and local tourists last weekend visited the famous Mount Nimba in northeastern Liberia as part of a special tourist excursion organized by Jos Travel and Tours, Inc., a Liberian firm pushing the boundaries of tourism in the industry.
Elizabeth Village: A Promising Resort Poorly Executed
A botched opening will likely make Elizabeth Village a cautionary tale of the dangers of opening an establishment before prime time.
Touring West Africa by Road
Rarely do you meet someone visiting Liberia purely for tourism. Meet Danay Bustamente, who describes herself as a passionate traveler, dancer, and dreamer. When she visited Liberia in March of this year, it was the 89th country she had been to as she was making her way across West Africa by public transportation. A Cuban who lives in Germany, she had come from Nigeria and was going through Sierra Leone next.
Beyond the Lens: A Tour of Tubman’s Farm
About 10 minutes out of Totota, Tubman had an exotic getaway farm, which was more like a zoo. Get a glimpse of what is now left of one of Liberia’s most historic sites in this tour of Tubman’s Farm.
Stakeholders Advance Ideas to Improve Tourism in Liberia
On the commemoration of World Tourism Day in Liberia, stakeholders within the sector have advanced new concepts to improve the sector and make it sustainable for development.
12 Hours on Mount Nimba
I’ve only been to Yekepa once, but it was the most adventurous experience I’ve ever had in Liberia.
Hotel at Roberts International Airport to Open Soon
For the first time ever, the area around Roberts International Airport will include an international hotel that will provide lodging and leisure services to travelers, business executives and other patrons of the airport.
US Embassy Rejected 70% of Liberian Visa Applicants in 2016; Made US$1.73 million
Despite the closeness in diplomatic ties, Liberia has one of the highest US visa refusal rates. The country ranks fourth after Cuba, Afghanistan, and Mauritania.