Today is the big day! I'm Tanzania-bound. I managed to fit all my stuff in one backpack so that's awesome news! I have my passport, my yellow fever certificate, my visa to enter the country so I do not predict any issues with entering the country. Once I arrive, a representative of my tour operator will pick me up. I'm arriving late and would need to hop on a taxi for an hour by myself before arriving to th ...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Source: http://www.top-things-to-do.com/africa/zanzibar.jpg"][/caption] As I prepare myself physically and mentally for my Kilimanjaro hike, part of me is really excited to get that out-of-the-way so I can then enjoy 4 days in Zanzibar, also known as the Spice Island due to the abundant spice plantations on the island. Besides the fact that Zanzibar is ...

Today is a special day! After two weeks of pure procrastination, I booked my flight! I began searching for flights a few weeks back and found one itinerary that I liked for a good price. Now, good price when flying Montreal-Kilimanjaro doesn't mean exactly cheap but let's just say it was the most affordable option. I've never really been a procrastinator when it comes to booking travel until it was time to ...

Ok everyone. I need some help so maybe some of you backpackers who traveled independently to Africa can provide some! After traveling to Europe, Asia, Central and South America, I'm ready to hit Africa. The only place I've been on the continent so far is Morocco (which I loved!) but now, I'm looking for slightly more adventure and safaris (yes, I'm an addict)! After starting 2010 on Copacabana in Rio, I'm l ...