From the captivating landscape of Tarangire to witnessing the great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti to the allure of the familiar in exotic Zanzibar.
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The allure of Zanzibar, its multicultural, decaying opulence harking back to an affluent past, is derived from its history of thriving commerce in the Indian ocean. It is sobering to consider, however, that the affluence was fuelled as much by trade in ivory and slaves as in benign commodities like spices and silk. As is the […]
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You say freak, I say unique. ~ Christian Balog
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All about the famed doors of Zanzibar: striking reminders of Stone Town’s affluent past and a cultural heritage worth exploring.
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Stone Town, Zanzibar, is most fascinating. Find out why in this detailed travel guide with the very best things to do In Stone Town.
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Their appearance fit my every romantic notion. Tall, lithe, ebony bodies with elongated limbs, sheathed in bright colored fabric. Short cropped hair on perfectly rounded heads with stretched earlobes. Stunningly beautiful women, weighed down by intricate bead jewelry, who wouldn’t look out of place on the cover of Vogue. Their posture ramrod straight. Their gait almost insolent. But their weary eyes […]
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Photo essay on wildebeest migration in the Serengeti: the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. Don’t miss the video of a memorable road crossing.
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The ‘endless plains’ stretched ahead of us. Tranquil. Seemingly light years from the stressful demands of our life in the big city. The passage of time marked only by the movement of the sun. We were aware by now, after our dawn to dusk game drives in Tarangire and Ngorongoro, that the tranquility conceals a dynamic eco system where the pressures […]
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A room with a view! Happy travels….no matter where life takes you.
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An elephant crossing in the Serengeti! This is my first attempt at videography, so do please pardon the quality and the editing. My awe (and nervousness!) is clear to see. Happy Tuesday!
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Our Coastal Air flight from Kigali into the Manyara airstrip on a twelve seater Cessna, was not half as turbulent, or terrifying, as I had envisaged. George, our safari guide/driver from The Wild Source, was waiting to transport us to the first of four parks on our Northern Tanzanian safari circuit. The drive to the Nomad Kuro camp in […]
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Bonding with sisters. The youngest, after four long years. Back soon. Until then happy travels…..no matter where life takes you.
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An alfresco meal…. ….and an afternoon siesta! Happy travels……..no matter where life takes you!
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The Urge To Wander 