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African Sunrise

A magical place to start our holidays was, without doubt, the African Sunrise Lodge, a hidden and somehow forgotten gem on the edge of...

Safari Salama

Leaving and saying goodbye are definitely not among my hobbies. I like to keep those moments as short as possible and to disappear...

Into the Wild

One of the absolute highlights of my visit to Tanzania and something I could only have dreamt of ever doing, was crisscrossing the...

Daily Life in Karatu

As a medical volunteer, I worked six days a week in the hospital. Part of our spare time was giving a final touch to the home-made...

Girl with a Pearl Earring

It was yet another nice afternoon when we decided to stretch our legs a bit after our shift and walk up to The Manor. I must add that...

Visiting Our Neighbouring Hospital

A hot afternoon at FAME proved to be the perfect moment to take a break and catch some fresh air. Still in our scrubs, we jumped into a...

Letters Matter

Colors are different in Tanzania. Located close to the equator, the light hits the earth under a different angle than I am used to....

Tanzania: a Face Wash for Your Senses

I remember hearing a conversation between two American ladies in KIA lodge. One of them was calling home to report that she had lost a...

Finding your way at FAME Medical

Continuing our Tour de Fame, just close your eyes for a moment and imagine yourself arriving at FAME Medical as a patient. The first one...

FAME Medical Health Centre

My journey to Tanzania started online. One day, I was checking some documentaries on YouTube when a video titled “Dr. Frank, the...

Fame's Famous

Let me continue my “Tour de Fame” by introducing you to some of Fame’s main characters. Adored by most, hated by some. Like the extremely...

"Tour de Fame"

Let me start my “tour de FAME” by showing you around the place that became my home in Tanzania. The two cottages for short-term...

The Road to Fame

Leaving KIA lodge behind, it turned out to be the perfect weather for my first drive into Tanzania. Under a clouded sky, with the sun...

First Foot on African Soil

I am back from Tanzania safe and sound. Having jumped on the Western train again, I can now say I am feeling home-sick. I lost my...

Breathing Freedom in Rotterdam

Rotterdam truly is one of the coolest cities in The Netherlands. Bustling with activity, it harbors a multicultural population against a...

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