Pin It! Working full-time is, of course, a necessity for so many of us. When it comes to travel, however, it can sometimes be a bit of a hindrance. Full-time hours and a specific annual leave allocation mean we have to be smart when it comes to booking and enjoying maximum holiday time. It’s no secret that many of us love to travel – many of us would even accept lower salaries in exchange for more business trips! If you work full-time, here are a few tips for maximising those travel opportunities as and when you can. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash Be tactical with booking holi ..read more

Germany says ‘Willkommen!’ to over 30 million foreign tourists each year. From its North Sea coasts to its Alpine mountains in the south, Germany is a diverse country with so much to see and do. Germany’s economy is thriving, so perhaps you’re lucky enough to be travelling there on business. In a recent survey, 30% of workers admitted they’d be happier with a lower wage if it meant they’d have more access to business trips. Whatever your reason for visiting Germany, there’s something for every traveller in this vibrant country. Berlin Berlin is an obvious starting point, as Germany’s capital ..read more

After moving to Tanzania over two years ago, there were a number of things that I wish I had known about beforehand. I’ve learned a thing or two about moving your life abroad and preparation is key! From planning where you are going to live, where you want to work, to how long you plan to stay. The number of things you need to think about can get overwhelming. So if you have your heart set on moving to Tanzania, then read on! While I live in Moshi, which is the home to a smaller expat community, I have tried my best to give a well-rounded overview of expat life in Tanzania as a whole. In this ..read more

Tanzania has been my home for a little over two years now. One thing I have learned as an expat is that living in a country is a very different experience to simply visiting it. I may be stating the complete obvious here to some. But having visited Tanzania a few times before settling here as an expat, I thought I knew the country quite well. However, living here has definitely made me see it from a completely different perspective. You get to understand a country, its culture and way of life on a much deeper level. Some of it has been incredibly eye-opening and positive. While other parts hav ..read more

Tanzania is a great holiday destination all year round. But there are certain times of year where some activities or attractions are best experienced. Whether you’re looking to tick a wildlife safari off your bucket list, brave the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro or soak up some sun on the paradise island of Zanzibar, check out some of my advice below on when to time your trip to Tanzania. When is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania? A safari adventure on the Northern Circuit of Tanzania is possible throughout the year. That said, as a general rule of thumb, the dry season (from late June to O ..read more