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…
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…
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…
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘And then there were none’? It’s precisely what happens when you plan a group holiday. You start with a big group of friends. Everyone is excited as you plan the itinerary and destination, but then you end up going on your own… heartbreaking! I have experienced disappointment when group…
Just an hour from Arusha city centre lies a sanctuary dedicated to both the land and its iconic inhabitants: the Arusha Giraffe Centre. Officially launched six months ago, this conservation area serves two noble purposes: to spread awareness about landscape regeneration and to educate visitors and the local community, especially children, about giraffes and their…
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,…