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…
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 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 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…
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Circle of Life: Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
My alarm goes off and I fumble in the darkness to silence it. No light shows through the bare window. We arrived in darkness, racing through the gate to Ngorongoro Conservation Area that closes at sunset. Now it’s 5am and…
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5 Amazing Places to See Giraffe in the Wild
5 places to see giraffes in the wild as we celebrate World Giraffe Day
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Full Moon Party: Zanzibar Style
A Full Moon Party with a difference You’ve all heard of the infamous Full Moon Parties inThailand. But did you know Zanzibar has its own Full Moon Party? It’s usually held on the Saturday after the full moon. The best…
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5 Amazing Zanzibar Activities
Zanzibar: Explore an island paradise Zanzibar- the name conjures up images of exotic beaches, antiques and spices. I am happy to report that the reality is no different. When most of us talk about Zanzibar, we are really referring to the island…
