African cuisine is as distinct as the many cultures that exist on the continent, and they not only reflect the immense riches of this diversity but are also full of spice and flavour. Each region poses its particularities and this makes African dishes unique from region to region. Most African food is best enjoyed with […]

For many travelers, the cost of embarking on a safari trip to Africa can seem pretty prohibitive. Many people dream of seeing the ‘big five’ in Tanzania, the Great Migration in Kenya, as well as the diverse species of mammals in Kruger and more, but end up staying put because of the costs involved. However, […]

Africa is a continent of infinite variety.  You will hardly scratch the surface on a single visit. Even today, there are remote regions where man has rarely ventured. When you first look at the activities the Continent can offer, you will find difficulty in deciding how to start. That said, if you are up for […]

The vast continent of Africa is home to the most incredible animal gatherings anywhere on the planet. You may already know about the unbelievable migration of one million wildebeest across Tanzania and Kenya. But there are many more examples across the continent that are less well known. Each one brings its astonishing tale of danger, […]

Lunch Box for Safari One thing Erika and I have felt strongly about when on a safari in Africa is the lunch boxes. More often than not, the food is not very tasty, it’s not very healthy and it’s full of plastic wrapping and plastic containers. Actually, on my first safari in Tanzania about 2 […]

Here is my guide for how to travel from Nairobi in Kenya to Kampala in Uganda by land and cross the border, all based on my experience.  Ticket Fee: 3400 Kenyan Shillings for a VIP seat (highly recommended) Travel Time: Around 13 hrs. depending on traffic and the number of people in line in passport control. Travel […]

Here is how I crossed the border from Kampala in Uganda to Kigali in Rwanda by land.  Ticket Fee: 60,000 Ugandan Shillings for a VIP seat (highly recommended) Travel Time: Around 13 hrs. depending on traffic and number of people in line in the passport control Travel Schedule: I took the 7:30 pm bus because I prefer overnight […]

Negative Impact of Tourism Erika and I have been frequent travelers for many years. Combined, we’ve covered pretty much every corner of the world and been lucky to discover much of it together as well. We love traveling, it is a huge part of us and our discussions often go “Where should we go next?”. […]

Process for Tanzania Visa upon Arrival From Dar Es Salaam, Julius Nyerere International Airport and official land borders From Kilimanjaro International Airport From Zanzibar International Airport This is based on my experience as a Philippine…

What Why Where How Much When How To Get There WHAT “African safari is an expedition or a trip, usually by tourists, to observe animals in their natural habitat.” These natural habitats can be national parks or game reserves such as Kruger national park in South Africa, Masai Mara in Kenya, and Serengeti in Tanzania. […]

This article was first seen on tripzilla.ph My first time to be in a foreign country alone was in Thailand where I had an epiphany that I wanted to see the world. Since that trip, it was just never the same for me. I was always envious of how some people just knew what they […]