Traveling is not just about visiting the famous sites; it’s about interacting with people, tasting delicacies, and learning about daily life through cultural travel. 2.5 years of Migrationology has brought me to each and every one of these locations. I hope this will inspire YOU to jump out of your chair and begin traveling around [...]
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Photo Essay: A Glimpse of Life in Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
Exploration photos of Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
Pilau or Biryani – Food Faceoff in Zanzibar
I’ve never had a completely clear mental picture about the difference between Pilau and Biryani. All I knew was that they were both flavor bursting spiced rice dishes and I liked them…very very much. One of my favorite things to do in Zanzibar is sample the food! History of Pilau and Biryani Both Pilau and [...]
Photo Story: The Real Nairobi
Welcome to Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. Look into your rear view mirror and you will notice the real side of Nairobi. Hop into a public “matatu” mini-bus and venture to the neighborhoods that make up Nairobi. Nairobi matatu mini-buses line the sloppy muddy road, waiting to be repaired in order to [...]
Jaws Corner – Coffee and Conversation the Zanzibar Way
It can be compared to a confluence of two canyon rivers, a place where the water combines, uniting in the middle. Within the footpaths and Vespa lanes that maze through Stone Town, Zanzibar, is a courtyard where two lanes collide into an intersection, opening up into a small gathering space. This unique square is a [...]
Nyama Choma in Nairobi – Where to Eat the Best Meat!
It’s the type of meat you can remember for a lifetime, the type of meat that builds memories and creates lasting impressions. Naturally grazed, grass fed, freshly butchered, and supremely roasted. It’s meat that you feel good about devouring, it consists of grains you can feel and an Africa you can taste! Nyama Choma is [...]
Life in Nairobi (VIDEO)
Life in Nairobi Video Travel Guide Nairobi, Kenya – Join Migration Mark in this Nairobi travel video guide as he searches for Nairobi’s finest food and best attractions! If you have 10 minutes I would be thrilled if you could check out this Nairobi video documentary and let me know your thoughts! Here’s a quick [...]
Dar Es Salaam Fish Market – Tanzania’s Most Thrilling Auction!
We arrived at the Kivukoni Fish Market in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania at about 6:30 am. Things were just getting underway, even the Home Boys were just beginning to offload their catch of the night. The market was already beginning to buzz with life! As soon as the sun made it’s appearance over the harbor, [...]
About Mark Wiens
Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!
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