Few places in the world offer the variety of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that Tanzania possesses in abundance. From the sparkling waters and white sand beaches of Zanzibar to the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro and everything in between, Tanzania has got range, y’all. One could argue that it is the best country in Africa for… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Tanzania | 2026
I first heard of the TAZARA train from my hostel receptionist in Lamu, Kenya. I was the only one in the hostel, so we ended up chatting with each other extensively over the next few days. I told him about my plans to travel overland all the way down to South Africa, a more naive… Read More The TAZARA Train: An Unforgettable Overland Adventure from Tanzania to Zambia
Zanzibar was one of the most surprising stops on my African backpacking journey. Despite its popularity, and the many images of beach resorts and dolled-up influencers I’d seen plastered on Instagram, Zanzibar still felt local and real. Riding in open-air trucks from village to village, watching the fishermen cast their nets early in the morning,… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Zanzibar | 2026