Have you ever dreamed of staying in a palace, and living it up in a mix of old Arabic, African and Colonial style? Here in Zanzibar, several palaces still exist, but they have now been converted into charming hotels, adorned with antiques and collectibles from all over the world. Zanzibar is also known as Spice […]
If you are planning a trip to Africa, why not stop in for a few days to the islands of Zanzibar? When we flew here on Qatar Airways, half of the passengers stayed on board the airplane and flew onto Kilimanjaro, whilst the other half disembarked with us for time on this island paradise. Some […]
I’m a single Mum. A go-getter who never quits. An EXPLORER, who YES, loves to Explore! So what better way to explore Zanzibar than with a 4WD that gives us the freedom to go where we want to, whenever we want to, and with whatever we want to carry. I’ve driven in Africa before, and […]
Lavish luxury awaits us as we make our way toward the Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort located on the most northern point of the island of Unguja – also known as Zanzibar. As we drive towards the Indian Ocean, the giant ‘Matuki’ palm tree roofing of the Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort and Spa Grand Hall blocks the sky. […]
If you head to the very northern tip of Zanzibar to a coastal town of Nungwi (also known as Nungwe) you will find an area that is completely different than the rest of the island. Here there is very little seaweed, sugary white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. This little part of paradise draws holiday-makers […]
ROUND eyes bulge and Explorason says “WOW” as we walk into the massive open African building, and we gasp at the incredible expanse of coconut palms and ROUND African-style ‘huts’ that are before us. In fact, these are not huts, but rather grand ROUND guest villas dotted across a perfectly manicured garden that stretches below to […]
We’d like to give a shout-out to three of the most fantastic hotels that we loved in Jordan. You can watch the YouTube Reviews here with the links below. There are so many accommodation places to choose from that it is often hard to decide where to stay. But if hotels are not your thing, […]
11 Adventurous Women Who Will Inspire You to Live Your Adventure, Too All credit goes to Jane, for this amazing article. “11 Adventurous Women Who Will Inspire You to Live Your Adventure, Too” “Meet the women who are living their adventure, no apologies!” We thank you so much for including us, and we hope you […]
Imagine dining under the Africa night sky with stars twinkling above, and with lanterns glowing all around you. The ocean breeze gently wafts and blows away every stress and worry in your life. Your problems seem a million miles away as you experience this ever-present, perfect moment. This is a moment my son and I […]
Imagine cooling off in your own private pool before bedtime. Swimming under the stars in cool water was a just luxury for Explorason. The warm Zanzibar night breeze wafted gently up from the Indian Ocean. Earlier at Pongwe Beach Hotel, we have also enjoyed a swim in the infinity seaside pool which was perfect for our […]
While the Grand Canyon is known across the world as a place of natural beauty and vast, endless views, Bryce Canyon in Utah USA is also worth a trip to see. Some people would argue that there are even more stunning views at Bryce Canyon so you should seriously consider a visit. It is worthwhile […]
Zanzibar was once known as Spice Island, where it was considered a major trading post for Spices from Africa going by sea to the Middle East and Asia. Not only were the spices traded here, but many were also grown here on the island too. Thus, Zanzibar became a famous port in the Indian Ocean. […]
