My First Octopus Encounter
2
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
Tag Archives: Africa RTW
Paradise Found? Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar
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
Spice Tour of Zanzibar
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
Exploring Zanzibar’s Stone Town
Stone Town is the heart of Zanzibar — come explore its maze of alleyways leading to homes, mosques, and shops. Continue reading
The Snake Story
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
Crossing Tanzania: Arusha to Dar Es Salaam
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
Ngorongoro Crater Highlights
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
I Just Can’t Wait to Be King
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
Soaring Over the Serengeti
I take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti in Tanzania — we hover over hippo pools, float eye-to-eye with vultures, and chase herds of buffalo. Check out the highlights. Continue reading
Lions on the Prowl in the Serengeti
Today’s highlights from the Serengeti include lots of lions — some snoozing, some on the prowl. Is today the day we’ll witness a kill? Continue reading