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’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…
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…
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,…
So, what should I talk about today? Oooh yes! Let’s talk about the ‘Thrill of Solo Driving’. You know, most of my ideas come from conversations I have with different people. This time, it all started with a simple question from a friend: “How do you manage to drive long distances by yourself?” And “Why…