Zanzibar is really one of the most beautiful places in the world. I took this photo from hanging out on the rooftop of a boat, slowly sailing past this quiet fishing village beach. Enjoying the beautiful nature of Zanzibar is one of the best things to do in Zanzibar. If you’re interested, check out this [...]
VIDEO: Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
by Mark Wiens on April 22, 2012
(if you can’t see the video, click here to watch it on Youtube) Thank you for watching! I love Ethiopian food. … And I love Ethiopian coffee after having a giant Ethiopian feast. I wasn’t ever able to film an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at the Smart Village in Nairobi, but I finally had a chance to [...]
23 Fun Things to do in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
by Mark Wiens on April 17, 2012
Dar Es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest and most influential city. Yet Mount Kilimanjaro, the northern circuit of African wildlife and the island of Zanzibar are the reasons why many tourists that visit Tanzania miss the largest city altogether. With 4 – 6 million inhabitants, Dar Es Salaam is a vibrant East African city that includes [...]
Photo Favorite: Out to Sea in the Rain
by Mark Wiens on April 13, 2012
While I was relaxing with a cold Stoney Tangawizi in hand on a beach north of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania it all of a sudden decided to pour down with a heavy rain. The boat of fishermen pictured above was just starting to head out to sea for a night of fishing when the sky [...]
Da Spot: Intense International Flavor Cooked with Passion in Honolulu, Hawaii
by Mark Wiens on April 5, 2012
While some restaurants specialize in Japanese, Chinese or Indian food, Da Spot specializes in DELICIOUS. That’s it. Da Spot is a little restaurant in Honolulu, Hawaii, that serves nothing but home-style cooked comfort dishes with an awesome ethnic mix of international dishes that are all cooked with massive flavor. Their emphasis is a mixture of [...]
Photo Favorite: Seafood Overboard in Zanzibar
by Mark Wiens on March 16, 2012
As an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar has a wonderful selection of fresh seafood to offer those who wish to indulge. Visiting the Stone Town nightly food market is one of my favorite things to do in Zanzibar. There are many street stalls set up with huge amounts of seafood all skewered and [...]
Photo Favorite: Nairobi Matatu Station
by Mark Wiens on March 2, 2012
When I used to live permanently in Nairobi, matatus (mini buses) were the main form of public transportation. They were insanely chaotic, painted bright colors, blasted bass thumping tunes and riding one was one of the most thrilling things to do in Nairobi. Nowadays the scene has severely changed and there are many more laws in place [...]
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Nairobi, Kenya
by Mark Wiens on February 2, 2012
NOTE: I lived in Nairobi for 10 years and I know that the city changes and develops rapidly. If you see any corrections or have recent Nairobi travel updates to contribute, I urge you to please leave a comment (bottom of this article)! About Nairobi Nairobi was once a swampy area in the Kenyan highlands, [...]
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