As usual, finding myself at a loss for New Year’s plans, I hit up everyone I knew in Africa to see what was happening around the continent. Some were going to Zanzibar, others to Kilifi in Kenya (possibly my plan…
The Best Rooftop Bars in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is a city under transformation. What was once a crowded city known for its traffic and pollution, Dar es Salaam is transforming into a metropolis worth exploring by day and night. One of the best ways to…
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Rubondo Island- A Visit to Tanzania’s Jurassic Park
Imagine an island where no humans live. Elephants, giraffes and deer roam free. Trees and foliage consume the island, encroaching on even the most well established dirt tracks. Suddenly, a plane flies in low overhead, a reminder that indeed, some…
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The Best Beaches near Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
The best beaches near Dar es Salaam? But isn’t it a city? Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s biggest city and one of the world’s fastest growing cities. When I moved to Dar es Salaam, everything I read told me…
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9 of the Best Tanzanian Songs to Know Before you Go
Want to get in the mood for your trip to Tanzania? I’ve compiled a list of the best Tanzanian songs to do just that! I’m going to start this post with a full disclosure: I may have moved to Tanzania…
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Where to Go: The Best Safaris Off the Beaten Track
5 Incredible Safaris (that you’ve probably never heard of!) Last week I wrote a post about Where to Go for the Best African Safari. This was based on my experience and the experience of some fellow travel bloggers. After I wrote…
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Where to Go: The Best African Safari Destinations
Picture the scene- you are on your first African safari, driving calmly through the Serengeti, the plains are flat and empty as far as the eye can see. Flat, empty and beautiful. All of a sudden, your driver takes…
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I’m Moving Abroad…and I’m Terrified!
So you know those blog posts that tell you to quit your job to travel? Those one’s that say how super easy it is? Or those one’s that tell you that you absolutely have to travel solo? Yeah, this isn’t…
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The Ethics of Travel Photography: Should we take photos of children?
I was sitting in the passenger seat, being driven through Mazabuka, a town in Zambia’s Southern Province. As I watched the road disappear behind me in the wing mirror, a face appeared. It was a young boy who had hopped…
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The Best Zanzibar Beaches (and where to stay)
Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful and exotic islands in the world. Home to sultan’s palaces, bustling markets and idyllic beaches, Zanzibar is an island paradise for any type of traveller. Although the beaches are where most of us…
