If you’re a woman who loves to travel, let me tell you, there’s something magical about solo trips, especially here in Tanzania. I’ve shared my solo travel stories so many times on social media and in my articles, and honestly? I’m not stopping anytime soon. That feeling of freedom, the rush of liberation, the quiet…
Dar es Salaam… a vibrant city with over 8.5 million people, and the largest city in Tanzania by far, comes alive when the sun dips below the horizon. It’s a haven for night owls! But even the most loyal of night lovers sometimes feel the urge to swap the city’s busy nightlife for a taste…
I’ve been meaning to write this piece since my last visit to Tarangire National Park earlier this year… but you know how life goes! Better late than never, right? Tarangire National Park is one park that gives me a serious case of mixed emotions. I have a love–hate relationship with this place. I love it…
Falling in love with Tanzania is easy. One glimpse of the Serengeti, a stroll along Zanzibar’s beaches, or the breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro Crater, and you’re hooked. For Zena Mshana, founder of Your Holiday Abroad, that love became more than wanderlust. She turned it into a calling, curating experiences so others could feel the…
Storytime! So there I was, after one of those marathon days that just don’t quit – meetings, errands, and a social thing or two. You know, adulting. I finally dragged myself home past midnight, fully ready to collapse into bed when… plot twist: no house keys. (Yes, I screamed the F-word loud enough to wake…
I recently attended the All-African Movement Assembly (AAMA) in Accra, Ghana. Hosted by Africans Rising, this vibrant assembly is one of the largest gatherings of African visionaries advocating for different rights on the continent. One of the key campaigns showcased during the event was the Borderless Africa initiative, a movement calling for free movement and the elimination of…
I’ve come across two recurring questions in various online forums: Is it safe to travel to Zanzibar solo? And how do you make friends when travelling solo to Zanzibar? Mostly, it’s solo female travellers asking. But honestly, anyone heading to the Isles solo and unfamiliar with its ways would likely be wondering the same. Before…
Mandatory travel insurance in Tanzania… this is one topic that’s been buzzing lately. I’ve met some tourists who’ve been grumbling about it, saying it’s just another unnecessary cost. But is it? I reckon the frustration probably comes down to two things: either the information out there isn’t clear, or let’s be honest, some of us…
If you ask any woman what it’s like to take the leap of faith and start a business, you’ll likely get a long sigh or a nervous laugh. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, especially when you’re not just the captain of your entrepreneurial ship, but also the pilot, co-pilot, snack distributor, and emergency nurse…
Let me start with the truth: I had no idea this side of Cannes existed until I got a text from my friend and business partner, Joyce. It read, “You’ve got to apply.” She had seen a LinkedIn post by Women in Marketing Africa, encouraging women to apply for a Cannes Lions pass. Then came…