Kariakoo Market Prices: What can $10 get you?

Kariakoo Market, located in the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is more than just a market. It's the beating heart of street life, bustling with energy and packed with surprises at every corner. For just $10, which equals around 27,000 Tanzanian shillings, you...

Nightlife Dar Es Salaam Local

If you’re ever in Dar Es Salaam and looking to experience the local nightlife, there's no better place to start than the lively district of Sinza, affectionately known by locals as "Sin City." In this article, we’ll take you on a journey through one of...

Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi: Settling the Score

Time to settle the score between these two city face-offs: Dar es Salaam and Nairobi. [caption id="attachment_4689" align="aligncenter" width="1100"] Dar Es Salaam[/caption] From the soaring skyscrapers to the rhythm of the streets, we'll dive deep into the architectural wonders, the vibrant people, and the pulse of daily...

Dar Es Salaam (Heaven of Peace), Tanzania

Working in Tanzania as an Architect

  This article will give you an idea of what its like working in Tanzania. I am an architect but this could be for anyone interesting working in Africa. Starting from how I got a job in Tanzania. Arriving in Tanzania. First impressions working here. What's it...

Dar Es Salaam Tanzania Cost of Living

You're probably thinking, this is Africa, right? It's cheap. But you might be surprised if I told you that it can be quite expensive living in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania.  Especially if you buy stuff imported. Dar Es Salaam has changed in the last eight years....

Climatically Driven Architecture in Dar Es Salaam

NIC Investment House in Dar Es Salaam is an awesome site, if you ever go and visit. I’m always influenced by designs that are climatically driven and this is very much so. I can’t find exactly when this was built, but I suspect it was...

Architect Russell in Dar Es Salaam

Architect in Tanzania: The Story of How I came to Tanzania

Ever since I started studying, I've always knew I wanted to work abroad and work as an architect abroad. However, being a registered or licensed architect, tied to a particular country makes this unsettling to say the least. So how did I end up in Tanzania?...

Coco Beach,Slip Way, Seacliff & Coral | Dar Es Salaam

This video gives you some ideas what you can do on Sunday in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. 4 places in 1 day: Slipway, Seacliff Hotel, Coral Beach and Coco Beach, Dar Es Salaam. Never short of things to do anywhere. You just need...