Our village tour of Kande Beach is an eye-opening experience — we visit a local home, the primary school, and hospital. The best part is that we’re accompanied by adorable, enthusiastic children. Continue reading
Kande Beach is the highlight of Malawi — check out this tropical sunrise and our relaxing digs right on the beach. I could spend weeks here! Continue reading
Welcome to Malawi, home to the friendliest people in Africa. We’re greeted with warm waves and kind smiles as we pass through beautiful countryside en route to our campground. Continue reading
Tanzania is the crown jewel of Africa — it’s got the peak of Kilimanjaro, the plains of the Serengeti, the turquoise waters of Zanzibar — and I spent three weeks exploring this country. If you missed a post or want to plan your own trip here, click away to read more! Continue reading
During our final two days in Tanzania, we pass through a valley of baobab trees and then spend the night in a converted farm stable — one of my favorite Africa accommodations to date. Continue reading
Guess what I encounter while scuba diving in Zanzibar? An octopus! These creatures are mesmerizing — I watch it change color and even texture as it moves. Check out the footage. Continue reading
Nungwi Beach is the best on Zanzibar, and it’s more like something you’d expect to see in Thailand or Bali. But is paradise all it’s cracked up to be? Continue reading
They don’t call it the Spice Island for nothing — we find all sorts of aromatic plants like cinnamon, coffee, ginger, soursop, jackfruit, and even cocoa beans and vanilla. Come along on a Spice Tour of Zanzibar! Continue reading
Stone Town is the heart of Zanzibar — come explore its maze of alleyways leading to homes, mosques, and shops. Continue reading
This is the horrifying recount of the night I discovered a snake in our hotel room in Zanzibar. And my sister, asleep in the other bed, is absolutely terrified of snakes. Here’s how I handled it. Continue reading