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, Johannesburg, Kenya, Rwanda, Travel, Uganda, Zanzibar

Flights From Johannesburg to Zanzibar & Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women

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This post was originally about the 100 most influential women in Africa, but since many of you come to this post while searching “flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar“, I decided to update this page to include information about that too. Flights From Johannesburg to Zanzibar Several airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar including Mango, which has a direct flight. If you are interested in finding great deals on flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar, enter your travel details below, and see what is available through Travelstart, Africa’s premier online travel agency. Travelstart Other airlines which fly between Johannesburg and … Continue reading →

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

Tailor-Made Watamu Trips & 52 Pictures of Good Eats, Cityscapes & Water Environments in East Africa

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This post was originally a compilation of some of the best East African pictures on my Instagram profile. Since many of you come to this post searching for information on “tailor-made Watamu trips”, though, I have updated this post to include information about that too. So jumping right in… Tailor-Made Watamu Trips: Where Is Watamu? Watamu is a small town located approximately 105 kilometers north of Mombasa and 15 kilometers south of Malindi on Kenya’s coast. It lies on a small headland between the Blue Lagoon and Watamu Bay. The main economic activities in Watamu are tourism and fishing. The … 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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