Tanzania is the crown jewel of Africa — it’s got the peak of Kilimanjaro, the plains of the Serengeti, the turquoise waters of Zanzibar — and I spent three weeks exploring this country. If you missed a post or want to plan your own trip here, click away to read more! Continue reading
During our final two days in Tanzania, we pass through a valley of baobab trees and then spend the night in a converted farm stable — one of my favorite Africa accommodations to date. Continue reading
Guess what I encounter while scuba diving in Zanzibar? An octopus! These creatures are mesmerizing — I watch it change color and even texture as it moves. Check out the footage. Continue reading
Nungwi Beach is the best on Zanzibar, and it’s more like something you’d expect to see in Thailand or Bali. But is paradise all it’s cracked up to be? Continue reading
They don’t call it the Spice Island for nothing — we find all sorts of aromatic plants like cinnamon, coffee, ginger, soursop, jackfruit, and even cocoa beans and vanilla. Come along on a Spice Tour of Zanzibar! Continue reading
Stone Town is the heart of Zanzibar — come explore its maze of alleyways leading to homes, mosques, and shops. Continue reading
This is the horrifying recount of the night I discovered a snake in our hotel room in Zanzibar. And my sister, asleep in the other bed, is absolutely terrified of snakes. Here’s how I handled it. Continue reading
It takes two full days to drive across Tanzania en route to Zanzibar. But this is the reason to travel overland style — the views are incredible. Continue reading
It’s our last day in the Ngorongoro Crater — the light is spectacular and we encounter hundreds of zebras, as well as hippos and baboons. Continue reading
The highlight of our first day in Ngorongoro Crater is lion cubs pouncing on each other in front of our safari jeep. It’s like a scene from The Lion King. Continue reading