Zanzibar is an island off the coast of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. It’s been gaining popularity recently due in large part to its stunning …
12 Interesting Things to do in Stone Town, Zanzibar in 2 Days
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Zanzibar Itinerary: How to Spend 5 Incredible Days on Zanzibar
Zanzibar Island is a gem in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. It’s lined with white sand beaches and surrounded by gorgeous turquoise …
8 Things to Know before Visiting Beautiful Zanzibar Island
It’s popular to combine a Kilimanjaro trek with a visit to Zanzibar Island or a safari – or both. Due to limited vacation time, I …
Kilimanjaro vs. Inca Trail: Which Famous Trek is Better?
In mid-September 2022, I was on a high. I had just spent four magical days trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Five, if you …
Preparing for Kilimanjaro: How to Train and What to Pack for a Climb
One of the biggest questions I get about preparing for Kilimanjaro is how much preparation and training it takes. The answer is, probably less than …
How to Select a Responsible Kilimanjaro Tour Operator
When planning to climb the world’s tallest freestanding mountain, one of the most important decisions to make is which tour operator you will use. You …
What is the Real Kilimanjaro Experience? Days 5-8
This is my personal account of what it was like to climb and successfully summit the tallest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro. If you haven’t …
What is the Real Kilimanjaro Experience? Days 1-4
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is an ultimate bucket list experience. As the tallest mountain in Africa and tallest freestanding mountain in the world, it stands proudly …