The Journey of a Lifetime: Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro

As published in Tanzanian newspaper, Daily News. “There was one moment where I thought, ‘what am I doing here?’. But then, half an hour later, we reached the top, and everything was forgotten”. An avid German mountain climber, Kristin Martl-Hassan laughed as she recalled a challenging time during her summit of Mount Kilimanjaro – followed … Continue reading The Journey of a Lifetime: Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro

Impact of Covid-19 on Journalism

As published in Tanzanian newspaper, Daily News. The journalism industry is, now more than ever, a public service that citizens rely on for information. In the Covid-19 pandemic, journalists and media organisations have been tasked with providing information about public health orders, new restrictions, and updates on a global scale. With such a colossal world … Continue reading Impact of Covid-19 on Journalism

“Hakuna Matata”: Tanzanian Culture in the Eyes of the Traveller and the Local

As published in Tanzanian newspaper, Daily News. The Tanzanian culture is characterised by being rich, diverse and relaxed, something that both tourists and locals alike recognise. For the tourists of Tanzania, it could take a long time to discover the attributes of every tribe and area of the nation, with over 120 tribes, each having … Continue reading “Hakuna Matata”: Tanzanian Culture in the Eyes of the Traveller and the Local