Imagine a bright blue light shining at your neck, or ears, or at your finger. Imagine the beauty of a rare jewel whose colour is a show of its own. This is the Tanzanite, a rare gem bearing the name of the state where it was first found in 1967. At first, the nameContinue reading “Tanzanite, the African rare gem”
Category Archives: Curiosity
Bush meat at the Zambesi Cafe, Livingstone
Livingstone is the second city of Zambia, as for tourism, and a very interesting place. It is "the gate to Victoria Falls" since it rises only 10 km away from the stunning waterfalls, the most beautiful in Africa. Livingstone is a welcoming place, where visitors can enjoy historic tours, safari and of course tripsContinue reading "Bush meat at the Zambesi Cafe, Livingstone"
Eating caterpillars, a typical food in Zambia
Have you ever eaten ... worms? They say they are not much different from some delicious sea food you find in the best western restaurants, but how many brave ones have really tried and saw if that was true? If you are a traveler - and a real one! - you know you mustContinue reading "Eating caterpillars, a typical food in Zambia"
Marijuana as a legal medical support in Africa
Is it possible to find "weed" in Africa? Is it legal to use it? Believe it or not, these are two very common questions tourists type on the Google Search line, before planning a trip to Africa. Much more than any information about animals, safaris, national parks foreigners want to know if it isContinue reading "Marijuana as a legal medical support in Africa"
Sex tourism in East Africa, expectations and reality
Sex tourism? You may think it is strange but ... it is not just a "men's business". More and more women, especially unsuspected over-50 ladies, book their trip to Africa looking only for "sex and fun" with some nice, young locals. Probably the myth of the "black macho man", or the dream of living aContinue reading "Sex tourism in East Africa, expectations and reality"