Travel Blogger and Photograpger based in dubai
Bumpy and dusty roads that are not worth of their name. Small square houses made of unplastered cement bricks. Doors are often a luxurious option or just an unnecessary ornament. Windows are covered with old newspapers, iron sheets or heavy discolored fabrics so that light can not penetrate the already gloomy rooms.
It is impossible to get bored in Zanzibar basically for two reasons.
The first is that the low tide happens twice a day and changes the beach dramatically. It is possible to walk toward the coral reed for hundreds
One of the life lessons I learned while traveling is that you don’t eat when you are hungry but when you find a (preferably nice) place to do so. One of
I never thought I would come back from Zanzibar with a door but yes, I did.
They are one of the major attractions in Stone Town and if you see a place without a door it’s probably because it has been sold to an eager collector.
The next morning I woke up soaked in sweat wondering how on earth am I going to fit my clothes for two weeks, books, hair dryer, epilator, chargers for 6 devices and accessories for the GoPro in just 15 kgs. I should add: 15 kgs and 36cm x 68cm measurment limit. On Coastal’s website they even specify that the pilot has a pocket size scale to check and that if the dimensions are larger the luggage won’t even go through the door of the cargo pod. Moments of panick.
Tanzania is a fascinating and exotic place to be. I kept my eyes and mind open (ok, and my mouth too) as we were slowly exploring its beauty. Here are 8 things about Tanzania that impressed me. Jambo Bwana – it might be that you have never heard this song before but by the end…
After we chose from the not-so-vast menu we had plenty of time to indulge in the beatiful savana scenery. The silence was complete, with only our heart beat thundering the stillness.
Surrounded by the wildlife
Patrick, our driver, proved to be very capable as he thrilled us with the dips and dives along the bushes. His sight was impressive as he was able to see animals very distant from us that I had difficulties spotting even with my 250mm lens.
The place is popular with well-to-do Italians who love to spend their weekends in town and enjoy some relaxing boat days or a stroll along the boutique-lined streets. It’s also only 3 kms away from the world famous Portofino, a meeting point for the super rich, and where by the way, I feel totally at home 😀
