Category Archives: Uganda

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

8 Instagram Photos: Tanzania, Nature & the Ocean

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About a little over a year ago, I told you that I was getting off Instagram after more than two and a half years of daily posting. I was resolute, certain that I could put the time I spent on Instagram to better use. But, oh the withdrawal I went through! Nonetheless, I ploughed through the withdrawal and made it out on the other side. I must admit, though, that I am very glad to tell you today that…I am back! So…in this post, I’ve got for you the best of my Instagram feed since I last wrote a post … Continue reading →

Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Kenya, Kigali, Services

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

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I haven’t owned a car in 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 to brag about. And then, in June 2016, all that changed. Within 10 days of each other, Uber began operating in both Kampala and Dar es Salaam, the cities where I spend the most time. The beginning with Uber … Continue reading →

Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda

Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women 2019

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What do you think of when you think of African women? Do you think power, success, leadership, influence? Well, if you don’t, today, I would like to invite you to rethink how you think of African women. In this post, you’ll find this year’s list of Africa’s 100 most influential women. Want to get right to it? Here you go! READ ALSO: 50 Most Influential Young Tanzanians of 2019 The 2019 100 Most Influential African Women list, released by the African rating and PR firm Avance Media, features distinguished women whose work and accomplishments continue to inspire the next generation … Continue reading →

Bar/Cafe/Restaurant, Biche, Culture, Dar es Salaam, Food, Hair, Hotels & Accommodation, Kampala, Nairobi, National Parks, Game Reserves & Other Protected Areas, Travel, Zanzibar

52 East African Pictures: Good Eats, Cityscapes, Water Environments & More

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Every now and then, I share some pictures with you in a post, and that is what I would like to do today! What can you expect to find in this set of pictures? Lots of food photos, some skylines, water environments, of course, because I love hanging out near water and, unusually, quite a few photos of me. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, sorry for the repetition: I promise I am only sharing the best of my Instagram gallery, though. I hope you like them. Without further ado, here goes… No. 52: Crafts at the Ndere … Continue reading →

Culture, Music, Uganda

Celebrating the Life & Music of Mowzey Radio (Including Bread & Butter Free Mp3 Download)

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This post is about the life and music of the late Mowzey Radio. In it, you’ll find a list of my favorite songs by him. If you came to this post specifically looking to download the Bread and Butter mp3, you can do so here. The year was 2008. Finally, I was achieving a long-held childhood dream: I had officially moved to Uganda. Nothing could contain the joy I felt inside. Finally, I lived in the place that I affectionately call “the home of my heart." It was not a period of my life without uncertainties, but finally I had … Continue reading →

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