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Hello in Swahili — 8 Simple Greetings that aren’t “Jambo”
Swahili | Languages | Tanzania

Hello in Swahili — 8 Simple Greetings that aren’t “Jambo”

ByDana Hooshmand February 8, 2020September 16, 2021

There are eight ways to say hello in Swahili — all used everyday in casual conversation. And “Jambo” isn’t one of them.

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AirBnBs in Africa — What Can Go Wrong
Travel | Kenya | Tanzania

AirBnBs in Africa — What Can Go Wrong

ByDana Hooshmand August 27, 2019August 27, 2019

All the things that can go wrong in an AirBnB in Africa, and how to prevent them.

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All the Tanzania/Kenya Safari Animal Names in Swahili
Swahili | Kenya | Languages | Tanzania | Travel

All the Tanzania/Kenya Safari Animal Names in Swahili

ByDana Hooshmand July 28, 2019April 9, 2023

All the animals you see on safari in Tanzania and Kenya, in Swahili. Plus key phrases to talk about safari animals!

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Usambara Mountains – Ultimate Hiking Guide
Travel | Tanzania

Usambara Mountains – Ultimate Hiking Guide

ByDana Hooshmand July 28, 2019September 16, 2021

Our tips for hiking the Usambara Mountains in Northern Tanzania, starting from Lushoto.

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Where is the Best Place to Learn Swahili?
Tanzania | Kenya | Languages | Swahili | Travel

Where is the Best Place to Learn Swahili?

ByDana Hooshmand July 23, 2019July 2, 2023

The best places to learn and speak Swahili in Kenya and Tanzania – Nairobi, Dar, Zanzibar, and the countryside.

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Swahili Phrases and Words for Tanzania and Kenya
Swahili | Languages | Tanzania | Travel

Swahili Phrases and Words for Tanzania and Kenya

ByDana Hooshmand July 1, 2019September 28, 2021

Swahili everyday words and phrases to sound local. Including the local ways of saying “yes”, “What’s up”, “cool” and a bunch of other slang.

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Swahili in Zanzibar in Two months: Month 1 Update
Swahili | Languages | Tanzania | Travel

Swahili in Zanzibar in Two months: Month 1 Update

ByDana Hooshmand June 10, 2019June 17, 2021

We are learning Swahili in Zanzibar and Tanzania, spending two months in East Africa. This is our one month update.

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Living in Zanzibar: Seven Things We Didn’t Expect
Tanzania | Editorial | Travel

Living in Zanzibar: Seven Things We Didn’t Expect

ByDana Hooshmand June 7, 2019July 4, 2023

Did you know that to say “7am” in Zanzibar, you say “one o’clock”? That’s called Swahili Time. It’s just one of many things we learned about living in Zanzibar.

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