Hike

My Last Adventure of 2024 Yesterday marked the final day of 2024, and as promised, I’m sharing the story of how I closed out the year. The day began like most others on the road: shower, breakfast and a cup of coffee. While I was at the hostel’s breakfast area, a man from Switzerland approached me with an invitation. He and two others planned to hike to the waterfalls — a journey I had taken before. The idea was tempting, but I wasn’t keen on paying the 10,000 TZS entrance fee and guide charge of another 10,000 TZS again. ...

Today is the last day of 2024, and it feels surreal to think how distant 2025 once seemed. Now, it’s right around the corner. In March 2025, I’ll celebrate eight years of traveling, and it’s incredible how quickly time has flown. While I haven’t visited every country on my list, I’ve had the chance to explore so many breathtaking places. This morning, I decided on a spontaneous hike in the Kilimanjaro region. My plan was to walk towards the Materuni Waterfall, but I never made it there. Instead, I found myself savoring the journey through the countryside, soaking in the beauty of the landscape around me. ...