One of the places where I spent quite a bit of time during my trip to Moshi was the We Travel Hostel. I chose it based on the good reviews on Booking.com and I had a wonderful, low-cost stay. If I remember well, I paid £8/night with breakfast included. The We Travel Hostel in Moshi is […]
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Dec
Dec
Riding in a dala dala in Tanzania is part of the local experience. It is an adventure that you need to do at least once to get used to if you are travelling to Tanzania on a budget. I went on quite a few dala dala rides during my three weeks in Tanzania, and by doing […]
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Nov
Nov
Holidaying in Zanzibar is like stepping into a corner of paradise: turquoise sea, sandy beaches, sunshine, and the most delicious fresh fish and seafood dishes. However, as the infrastructure of the island is yet quite rustic, one important question that many visitors ask themselves relates to money: is there an ATM in Zanzibar? After my […]
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Jul
Jul
During my recent trip to Tanzania, to maximise my time in the country I chose to fly internally between destinations. Tanzania is a big country, with slow buses and a limited train service, so flying is a very common option to get around, especially for tourists. Flightlink is one of the domestic airlines in Tanzania, […]
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Jul
Jul
All the roads lead to Kizimkazi, one may say. Well, not all really. In fact it’s around 80 minutes drive on the busy road that connects Stone Town with the south located village in Zanzibar. Private taxis will bring you here for 30 USD. Kizimkazi is small fishing village, famous with fishing games and dolphin […]
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May
May
Going on a safari in Tanzania is one of those experiences that will probably only happen once in a lifetime. You’ve booked your flight to Tanzania, you’ve researched the great destinations you want to visit in the country, and now it’s time to choose a safari. But oh my, the shock comes when you see […]
04
May
May
Jambiani is the perfect village in Zanzibar for a relaxed holiday. Away from the bustle and bustle of other more popular beaches in Zanzibar, Jambiani still maintains its rustic atmosphere, without any big resorts taking over the sea front. Located 5 kilometres South from the popular Paje, Jambiani is small and quiet, and not as […]
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Apr
Apr
“We had just returned from the supermarket, four of us squeezed into the back of a tuk tuk. We’re all outside, under the canopy, hiding from the powerful torrential rain with its big drops splashing our feet. I poured myself a glass of the Tanzanian red wine which I had just bought. Not bad, not […]
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Apr
Apr
Volunteering abroad is a life changing experience which will give you new perspectives of the world, make you more compassionate and teach you how to be happier through giving. Tanzania is a great country to choose if you are volunteering for the first time. It is one of Africa’s most politically stable countries though has […]
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Apr
Apr
Most of the tourists come to Moshi because it is the starting point for climbing Kilimanjaro. With a few days to spare either before or after the trek, a visit to one of the coffee plantations around Moshi is a must. Spread along the slopes of the highest mountain in Africa, the Kilimanjaro coffee is […]