Category Archives: Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kampala, Services, Technology

Uber in Johannesburg & Dar es Salaam

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This post is about Uber in several locales in Africa: Uber in Johannesburg and Uber in Dar es Salaam. For Uber in each of these locales, simply click the link to jump to the relevant section: Uber Taxi Johannesburg Prices As I mentioned in this post, Johannesburg and Pretoria are served by 5 main types of Uber service: Uber X, Uber Black, Uber Van, Uber Assist, and Uber X VIP. Here’s a short description of how these services are different and how many passengers the cars for each service can carry: UberX – affordable everyday rides (max: 4 people) Uber Black … Continue reading →

Dar es Salaam, Hotels & Accommodation

20 Great Places to Stay in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Booking.com Did you come to this post looking for a good hotel in Dar es Salaam? If so, you are in the right place! As a long-time Dar es Salaam resident, I can tell you lots about hotels in Dar es Salaam. I won’t keep you waiting. Let’s get right to it! Dar es Salaam Hotel #1: Sea Cliff Hotel My absolute favorite place in the whole of Dar es Salaam is the upper outdoor deck at the Karambezi Café located at the Sea Cliff Hotel. Why? Because of the UNBEATABLE ocean views. This is a place I often take … Continue reading →

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant, Dar es Salaam, Hotels & Accommodation, Shopping Malls/Complexes, Travel, Uganda

Mr Price Kenya Instagram & 8 Instagram Photos of Tanzania, Nature & the Ocean

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Did you come to this post looking for the Mr Price Kenya Instagram account? If so, here you go! Mr Price Kenya Instagram There is no specific Mr Price Kenya Instagram account, but you can find the general mrp Instagram account at the Instagram handle @mrpfashion. Mr Price Home Kenya Instagram If instead what you are looking for is the Mr Price Home Instagram page (again there is no specific one for Kenya), go to @mrp_home on Instagram. About a little over a year ago, I told you that I was getting off Instagram after more than two and a half … Continue reading →

Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Kenya, Kigali, Services

Uber vs. Bolt (Formerly Taxify): Which Do You Prefer?

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This post contains my views on the Bolt vs Uber debate. Read what I have to say, then please share your thoughts in the comment section below. I can’t wait to hear what you have to say! I haven’t owned a car in more than 12 years. As you can probably imagine, I use more than my fair share of ride hailing services! But…I am not complaining. In fact, I am quite grateful. For most of those 12 years, ride hailing services didn’t exist where I live. And in my corner of the world, the public transportation system is nothing … Continue reading →

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant, Dar es Salaam, Events, Food, Hotels & Accommodation

Parting Shot: Instagram

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Two years and eight months ago, almost to the day, I posted my very first picture on Instagram. Although, I still didn’t understand why anyone would be interested in seeing pictures of or posted by people they didn’t know, I gave in to the millennials in my life (you can read about that here) and hopped on to the Instagram bandwagon. Not only did I post my very first image that day, but I also determined to post a picture every day for the next year.? One year turned into two and almost turned into three when I decided that, … Continue reading →

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