'Mambo', 'Nyumba ndogo' and 'Maasai spears' - A Mzungo's first glimpse of Africa (part 1) December 13th 2009 Short facts of Tanzania
Food
You can find all kind of delicious dishes with chicken (kuku), beef (ng'ombe), fish (samaki) or various vegetables accompanied by wali (rice), ugali (maize flour porridge), fried banana, fried cassava or fried potatoes. Meals are preferrably eaten by hand (left or right!) which you will ensure are clean before, during and after meal. Of course, cutl ... read more
Africa » Tanzania Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more
These pages are meant for my friends to keep up with some of the travels I make. This is a good way for us to communicate reagardless the distance between us. Whereever I am at, those closest to me will be in both heart and mind. I know that's mutual!
For me, travelblogging is also a way to look back. I want to see how my persona, values and beliefs change over time. During my travels I have connected with so many people. I feel the emptiness from the trace these wonderful people have left in my memory. Leaving is hard but not knowing when to come back is sometimes even harder for me.
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