T.G.I.F. is the official weekend blog. It goes live on Fridays and sets the mood for the weekend…
By Tourism Seychelles La Digue is a hidden gem and the smallest of the three main islands amongst the Seychelles archipelago, yet unique in personality and its distinctive way of life. Holidays in Seychelles are not complete without a trip…
By ‘Sandra Bonnelame “…legend has it that on a night lit by a full moon, in a tiny jungle forest on the isle of Praslin in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Seychelles, a rather bizarre mating ritual takes place…
By Maureen Murimi-Dan Karami My first introduction to West African food was through plantain. My husband, who has a seemingly unhealthy appetite for plantain, introduced me to the delicacy several years ago. However, it is not until I went to…
By ‘Niyi David In the long run, everyone who comes to the ‘Smiling Coast of Africa’ ends up in Kololi, particularly on that famous street off Bertil Harding Highway – the Senegambia Strip. In truth, Kololi is the heart of…
By ‘Niyi David Zambians love to have their fun. My cabbie told me that the weekend starts on Thursday evenings as we explored the capital, Lusaka. After a couple of crazy night outs, I wanted to see if the rest of…
By Debbie Egwuogu Jinja is a town in southern Uganda, on the shore of Lake Victoria. It is situated along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, where the Victoria Nile flows out of the lake and starts its journey towards…
By Michelle Madina Sow-Jeanty From the small plane taking me from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar, I admire the endless blue tones of the Indian Ocean. The view is absolutely breathtaking and I can imagine Zanzibar. Zanzibar wonderland… Zanzibar a small…
By ‘Niyi David It’s no secret that Bulawayo is laidback and not as rambunctious as Harare, and if you do not inquire, you may miss out thinking it’s a ghost town when the sun goes down. I thought the same, after Mark and…
By ‘Niyi David The sleepy historical town of Inhambane offers a serene atmosphere away from the bustling exuberance of Maputo, Mozambique’s capital city. By and large, Inhambane main centre is relatively small and calm, while the small fishing village of Tofo, about 20km away…
By Ramat Chukwumah It is advisable to start off a tour of Stone Town in the morning before it becomes very hot as the tour entails walking throughout. It is conducted through the many alleys and pathways that make up…