Inspired by my time in Zanzibar, I decided to make a savory stew using many of the spices found there. Even though there are a number of ingredients, it’s actually very easy and quick to put together. Then you can let it cook while tending to something else (maybe wrapping some presents). As with any…
What do Freddie Mercury, cardamom and cholera have in common? At one time or another, all of them could be found on Zanzibar. 30 minutes by plane and 90 minutes by ferry is all it takes to get from Dar Es Salaam to paradise. Once you set foot on this charming island, you’ll no longer…
For November’s travel post, climbing Kili — the most intense and amazing experience I’ve ever had — was the obvious choice. The first few days of the trek on the Machame (aka Whiskey) Route were almost no different than normal camping. [N.B. It’s called the Whiskey Route because it’s a little more difficult than the…
After a week on the mountain without electric or toilets, I returned for one night in Arusha to find periodic power outages and a lack of hot water. The adventure continues in Zanzibar, albeit with a lovely beach and perfect sunny weather. In the meantime, I’ve been fortunate to escape the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy…
Apologies for being delinquent in my writing. I had grand intentions of auto-posting while I flew to Tanzania and spent the next 7 days on a mountain. But the wifi connection wasn’t cooperating. It is East Africa, and I should have expected this. But in these early morning hours while I’m awakened for the second…
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