Lake Chala is a crater lake that straddles the border between Kenyan and Tanzania. It’s water comes from groundwater from Mount Kilimanjaro. Lake Chala is a destination that pops up now and again in various travel groups and social media…
Sunrise Beach Resort, Dar es Salaam – a review
Dar es Salaam is a bustling, vibrant city on the coast of Tanzania. While city life certainly keeps things interesting, it’s also necessary to escape once in a while. Lately I’ve been trying to travel with friends every month, but…
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Get Lost in Lamu Island – Why you need to visit this unique Kenyan gem
Have you ever heard of Lamu Island? Once popular with tourists as a retreat for writers, yoga enthusiasts and hippy types, Lamu Island has an enthralling history, culture and landscape. It is easy to see how many writers were entranced…
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Moving to Tanzania: 8 Things You Need to Know Before Your Move Abroad
First of all, karibu! If you’re reading this then I’m guessing you are considering moving to Tanzania, or maybe you are already there and panicking in case you missed something. Fear not – Tanzania is beautiful, diverse and exciting country…
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Magoroto Forest Estate: The Perfect Tanga Getaway
Magoroto Forest Estate is Tanzania’s newest forest retreat situated near Muheza, Tanga, about 6 hours drive from Dar Es Salaam. It has a tropical rain forest climate with spices, birds and a man-made lake, making it the perfect getaway…
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ReBirth Festival: A Joburg Afro-Awakening
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…
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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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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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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Outside Ireland
As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway in Ireland, millions of people will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day outside Ireland. There are now more Irish people living outside of Ireland than in the country itself. It stands to reason that the…
