All aboard a voyage and an adventure all packed into a train across Tanzania. Well, two. The Central Line and Tazara Railways will take me through over 2000 km, from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya, and from Kigoma to Dar es Salaam in two of Africa’s last true great railway journeys, in the kind of storytelling that will take you there as you read
Living with the Masai in the Tanzanian bush is not for the faint-hearted, but it’s an amazing window into Masai culture. During my days with the Masai I learnt about their worldview, the gender roles, the upbringing of the children, their initiation into adulthood, blood drinking, and much more. Join me through this tale into a fascinating tribal world
Conservation is deeply rooted in colonialism, with decisions being made without accounting the worldview of the indigenous peoples that have inhabited and protected the land from millennia. Since the focus is on tourism in Serengeti instead than in the wildlife and the environment, we need to fill the void and take action to make our visit more sustainable, while learning about the situation to push towards decolonizing conservation
No matter how long you’ll spend in the country, here’s all the info you need to plan what to see and do in Egypt, with an overview of the main destinations to get your own custom-made Egyptian itinerary, covering from the classics to the off the beaten path: the main cities, the oases, the Red Sea, and the Sinai Peninsula
From obtaining a visa to booking a train ticket, this Egypt travel guide will go through all the practicalities you need to know to navigate the country safely and comfortably, whether you’re an independent traveler, a backpacker, or a solo female traveler
Visit Marrakesh to experience the magic of Morocco. Don’t miss the medina and the souks, wonder at the palace, madrasa and mosque, and drink tons of mint tea in Djemaa el-Fna square, the heart of the city
