Category: Travel

Soweto Towers and 4 Other Interesting Things to See & Do in Soweto

READ ALSO: Flights to Soweto & More Places to Visit in Soweto #3: The Orlando Towers (Soweto Towers) Our next stop was at two tall brightly painted buildings that I was told are iconic of Soweto, the 100-meter tall Orlando Towers. Formerly the cooling towers of a now-decommissioned power plant, the Orlando Towers hover above the Soweto… Continue reading Soweto Towers and 4 Other Interesting Things to See & Do in Soweto

Malindi Snorkeling & More

Malindi Snorkeling Snorkeling at Malindi Marine Park, for me, consisted of three very different experiences. There was a section of the park that was shallow, with coral and colorful fish swimming around, sort of like at Kisite but less pretty. Then, there was a section that was extremely deep with huge, mammoth coral lying on… Continue reading Malindi Snorkeling & More

Courageous Farida Nabourema & Can You Fly Direct to Zanzibar in 2025?

Farida Nabourema Farida Nabourema is a Togolese activist, writer, and democracy advocate known for her work in promoting human rights and political change in Togo. She has been an outspoken critic of the long-standing rule of the Gnassingbé family, which has governed Togo for decades. Nabourema is the founder of the Faure Must Go movement,… Continue reading Courageous Farida Nabourema & Can You Fly Direct to Zanzibar in 2025?

How to Go to Ngorongoro Krateret

How to Go to Ngorongoro Krateret The most obvious way to get to Ngorongoro is through the city of Arusha, located 99 miles (160 km) from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s main gate. Arusha is served by Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) which itself is 34 miles (55 km) away from Arusha. (A shuttle runs regularly between… Continue reading How to Go to Ngorongoro Krateret