The low water levels at Kariba dam have been a worrying sign every dry season with reduced rainfall in the region, especially with the impact of global warming. As the waters continue to recede, temperatures have risen and weather patterns have changed, as a result, electricity production at the hydroelectric dam has been affected in…
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A Leisurely Stroll on Waddesdon Manor Grounds
Waddesdon Manor is an astonishing English country house in Waddesdon, a village in Buckinghamshire, England. Managed by the National Trust and owned by the Rothschild Foundation it is one of the trust’s most visited properties, easy to see why once you walk around. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built the house between 1874 and 1889 which…
Family Thai Dinner At Chaophraya
This restaurant is in a wonderful location with gorgeous views of the Edinburgh castle in the background not sure why I had never been there before. The ambience at Chaophraya is such a vibe. Thank goodness we booked a table because it was jam-packed in there, we didn’t have to wait for ages to get…
A Crispy Fish Supper at the Newhaven Fish Market
Edinburgh has got such a dynamic mix of different types of food options that it is difficult to eat everywhere but I knew exactly where to go for fish and chips. Newhaven has a long history of fishing dating back to the 18th century and as much as some things have changed other things stay…
A Floral Wimbledon Theme at Tigerlily
Plans to go and watch the Wimbledon finals in London didn’t quite go according to plan, so watched on screen. Being back in Edinburgh was just awesome as always because I got to see my family and friends and of course, go to my old stomping grounds to chill. Tigerlily is known for its instagrammable…
Keeping it Traditional at Mpoto Yathu
To celebrate Africa Day decided to show you a Zambian feast. If you’re in the mood to indulge in traditional Zambian food or if you’re looking for a different place to lunch then, Mpoto Yathu translated to “Our Pot” is your go-to spot. Arrived just before 12 pm as I was advised that it was…
A Boat Ride to Changuu Island
The first question every tour guide asks you when you walk around Stone Town is, do you want to go to Prison Island? Changuu Island is called Prison Island because ages ago all those with yellow fever cases were quarantined on the island to separate them from the population of Zanzibar but no prisoners were…
A Coral Reef Seascape on the Indian Ocean
Known as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world a trip to Zanzibar’s coastline offers one of the most spectacular experiences in East Africa. As much as dinking cocktails on the beach and just looking into the ocean was a pleasure, really wanted to go snorkelling at first but it was an early…
Travel: Exploring Historic Stone Town
Zanzibar boasts one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines with its white sands and turquoise waters, a trip there is one of the most spectacular experiences in East Africa. Stone Town located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island is the old part of Zanzibar City and is one of the most interesting…
Relaxing Beach Views at Zanzibella Hotel & Spa
After several hours of delays getting from Lusaka to Dar es Salaam which is only a two-hour flight, finally made it to Kiwengwa in Zanzibar to relax with beach views at Zanzibella. Although check-in was a little shaky to begin with, things were eventually sorted out. As a gesture of apology, we were offered a…
The Points of Lu 