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…
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…
My favourite movie, and when I say favourite, I mean I can watch it every single Friday movie night, is Eat Pray Love, starring Julia Roberts. Parts of the film were shot in Bali, Indonesia, and that’s where the Bali craze began for me. It became a dream of mine to one day end up…
I’ve always been the kind of person who accidentally on purpose extends a business trip by two or three days… strictly for leisure, of course. I mean, what’s the point of being in a fabulous destination and not exploring it? Wink wink. But here’s the thing about bleisure, it can be a bit tricky. Your…
Let’s talk about Nyerere National Park. Why, you ask? You’re probably thinking, “Didn’t she already cover it in her last article?” But really, what’s the point of visiting a place if I can’t dish out all the juicy details? Most people still refer to this ‘Land of the Mighty Rufiji’ as Selous. Why? That’s what it…
First, let’s address the elephant with its designer beach bag in the room; Zanzibar isn’t exactly gentle on the wallet. But trust me, every shilling spent buys you a ticket to the kind of paradise where memories sparkle brighter than your dwindling bank balance! I spent the last few days of 2024 in Paje, Zanzibar,…
Mid-week, I found myself swept up in the vibrant chaos of the EAC Boma Road Festival, a block party extravaganza thrown by the East African Community to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Let me tell you, it was lit! The music and the energy… Arusha was alive and kicking. If you ever doubted this city’s ability to…
Sinda Island is just off the coast of Kigamboni, one of five districts in the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. This unspoiled haven offers a blend of natural beauty and rich history. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to produce a television programme about this hidden paradise. Its stunning white sands, clear…