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Tanzania by the Numbers
Blog: Passed Ports: images and anecdotes from our travels - 11 September 2009
Days in Tanzania: 18 Days spent without clothes of luggage: 4 USD paid to have said luggage “released:” 60 Days it took for British Airways to refund my money: 13 Number of wild animal species seen (not including birds, fish, farm animals or household pets): 26 Pairs of hippos seen mating: 1 Kills witnessed: 0 Days we had fruit, omelette (plain or [...]
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“Cultural Tourism:” development darling or disaster?
Blog: Passed Ports: images and anecdotes from our travels - 3 September 2009
August 28, 2009, Tanzania We visited an African village called Mtu Wa Mbu as part of a “cultural tourism program.” I had read about the proliferation of such programs in Tanzania, and their alleged benefit to local communities, but I was hesitant to participate. However, I was eager to see more of rural Tanzanian life. The whole [...]
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First Impressions: Tanzania
Blog: Passed Ports: images and anecdotes from our travels - 24 August 2009
August 21, 2009, Tanzania 1. We found the Italians. They are all in Zanzibar. This place is loaded with them. When the locals speak to you, they try Italian first, then English. Signs are in Italian. The hotel next door to where we’re staying is exclusively for Italians. We wandered onto the grounds and a Maasai warrior [...]
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Serengeti magic
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 18 August 2009
This is the first of a four-part series on safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. I’ve picked four of the most breathtaking national parks in these two countries to highlight, and included a photo essay of some of my favourite photos taken of these parks. Serengeti Magic The expansive plains of the Serengeti, dotted with herds of roaming [...]
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A Moment of Zen in Zanzibar
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 4 June 2009
Nungwi is chillaxin', beautiful and serene. Only a couple hours by minivan. Accommodations vary from luxury beach hotels with swimming pools to basic bungalows. Restaurants range from trendy bistros, huts on the beach, cafes and small family run eateries.
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The exotic isle of Zanzibar
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 25 May 2009
Zanzibar is a jewel in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of the Tanzanian mainland. This archipelago boasts dreamy white sandy beaches, a green tropical interior and spice plantations that centuries ago made these islands a magnet for traders from both East and West. Zanzibar is an archipelago, of which the largest island, Unguja, is [...]
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Enchanting spots: Ngorongoro
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 19 May 2009
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania borders the Serengeti National Park and consists of the crater highlands, plains and woodlands. The main attraction is undoubtedly the main Ngorongoro crater. Measuring 20 kilometers wide and 30 kilometers long, it is one of the largest caldera in the world and boasts a stunning diversity of wildlife. Large herds of [...]
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Cycling Crash in Tanzania turns Bad
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 22 March 2008
Now let me tell you about Dave's week. He road fast, hard and had a couple of baboons follow him trying to get to his water bottles full of Fast Fuel. I think it was that particular moment that put him into 4th.
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Mount Kilimanjaro-How Hard is it to Climb?
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 10 March 2008
I have to clarify a giant misconception about Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is not easy! We were climbing in a group of 7 strong individuals who had just finished cycling 4500 km in tough conditions from deserts in Sudan, to altitude in Ethiopia and we all agree, it was one of the most physically challenging experiences of our lives. However, also one of the most exhilarating.
