During the second leg of our Tanzania adventure, we were going to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro. For this, we needed to get from Zanzibar to Moshi. The most straightforward flight was from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which we had booked. The day before the flight, I got an unfortunate email: we were delayed in … [Read more...] about When Flights Don’t Go As Planned: Delayed in Zanzibar
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Mt. Kilimanjaro Day Hike: My Thoughts
It has always been a dream of mine to hike Mount Kilimanjaro. So, when I made plans to be in East Africa in May, I knew I had to do it finally. Since we had little time, we just went on a Mt. Kilimanjaro day hike. The hike was different from what I had expected, but it was a fantastic experience all around. Here is what the day was like. This article is part of my … [Read more...] about Mt. Kilimanjaro Day Hike: My Thoughts
Masai Mara, Kenya vs. Kruger, South Africa: Which is better?
Both this summer and last, I traveled to Africa with the primary intention of going on a safari. The main difference is where I went in Africa. In this article, I am reviewing Masai Mara, Kenya vs. Kruger, South Africa, to determine a better destination for a safari. Both destinations had pros and cons. Of course, they are quite some distance apart geographically, so … [Read more...] about Masai Mara, Kenya vs. Kruger, South Africa: Which is better?
Travel Lemonade: Delta Screwed Me Again… or Did They?
Despite being an elite member with American and United, I often pick the direct flight. Time is money, as the expression goes. More time on the ground equals more face-to-face business meetings. So… sometimes I end up on other airlines, and this time, Delta screwed me again. Travel lemonade is a new feature of Nonstop Points, discussing ways to turn a negative … [Read more...] about Travel Lemonade: Delta Screwed Me Again… or Did They?
Is the JW Marriott Masai Mara Worth $3,000+ a Night?
I recently stayed at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, which is not only one of the most excellent safari lodges out there, but Marriott’s first-ever property of the sort (and their smallest property to date). I wrote an excellent review of the JW Marriott Masai Mara just after my visit last month. However, I have had a lot of people reaching out and asking if it was worth … [Read more...] about Is the JW Marriott Masai Mara Worth $3,000+ a Night?
