From Conservation and Preservation and Eco-Tourism to Renewable Energy Initiatives, investing green can support sustainable tourism development. To commemorate today and in line with the theme we are highlighting five female led companies in the green investment and renewable energy space.

As a business owner operating in Sierra Leone, I have frequently grappled with the challenge of sourcing effective payment solutions for our operations, particularly when it comes to facilitating transactions for our domestic activities. When it comes to international payments, we have the option of relying on bank transfers or credit card payments. However, when [...]

On the 26th of June, just days after fulfilling our democratic duties, VSL embarked on its second outbound tour, taking a group of 12 to explore the wonders of The Gambia. While some in the group were visiting the destination for the first time, for all of us, this was a chance to truly embrace [...]

Welcome to The Kona, where a profound love for outstanding food and the determination to transcend ordinary customer service have converged to create an extraordinary dining haven. Join us as we delve into the captivating tale behind The Kona's inception, driven by a passionate quest to redefine taste and hospitality. Through this blog post, you'll [...]

Despite the frequent use of certain items, we often remain oblivious to their rich history. Thus, today, we're highlighting some interesting facts about the popular fabric Gara and its use in Sierra Leone: The inception of Gara tie-dying can be traced back to Makeni, a vibrant city nestled in Sierra Leone. Gara tie-dying is not [...]

Article by By Lawrence Williams for Fritong Post The AfriCaribbean Festival announced on Monday the signing of a partnership with Air Senegal as the official airline of its annual festival held in Freetown. Through this partnership, Air Senegal will offer cheaper round-trip flights to festival attendees from New York, Paris, and Milan for the next […]

VSL TRAVEL’s CEO Abimbola Carrol has signed a contract with the non-governmental organisation Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI), to support the creation and marketing of an agro-tourism product in partnership with the Network of HIV Positives in Sierra Leone (NETHIPS). The project will run for two years and will include setting up the […]

Sierra Leone was recently featured on Time Magazine annual’s list of World’s Greatest Places of 2023, therefore these are answers to some frequently asked questions. Below are some important information as you make way to this beautiful country. 1. Visa You will need a visa to travel to Sierra Leone. Passengers with an ECOWAS passport […]

This years Inter-Tourism Expo Ghana is Supported by World Bank – Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project. The Minister made this open request to RwandAir, when she was called to present a Mock Cheque to the Organizers of the Inter-Tourism Expo 2022. She saw the need and time to presents Sierra Leone’s RwandAir Routes. Having taking […]

Makeni is a city located in the Bombali District of Northern Sierra Leone with a whole lot of places for a memorable experience in the city . Here is a list of places to visit if you really want to maximize your stay in Makeni:    Makeni Cotton Tree: Located at the heart of the […]