This author has yet to write their bio.Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud Linda Amici contributed a whooping 16 entries.
Doesn’t mean living in a village. Yes, ideally this lifestyle requires one should produce Modern life is exceedingly complex. Economic progress is predicated on endless production and consumption, thus predisposing people to a circle of working, earning and spending to keep life moving. In practice this may feel like one is running on a treadmill […]
‘It’s a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.’ Thus, opens one of the most celebrated novels in the history of English language, Jane Austen’s 1813’s Pride and Prejudice. The British voted it the second-best novel ever written. The Australians voted it […]
Are you one of the millions of people who have been forced to stay at or work from home? Are you one of those work bees who is addicted to activities and movements? Are you stressed by looking at the brick walls from dawn to dusk? You are not alone. The coronavirus pandemic is compelling […]
An average person in Dar es salaam spends 30% of his income on accommodation and 34% on commuting per month. That’s a whopping 64% of one’s total income gone before other basic needs! This, unfortunately, says a lot about our financial literacy, or the lack of it. Several years ago I met a young woman […]
Rhapsody’s restaurant in Masaki (on the rooftop of Oyster Pearl Galleri on Chole Road just before Coco Beach on your right) is an excellent location for lunch, or dinner, whether you are alone or with others, whether the occasion is formal or informal. The stylish interior coupled with the serene ambiance creates the right environment […]
I am an accidental gardener. I neither liked gardening nor did I plan to be gardening. But I slowly and accidentally caught up that fire. In the old days, I ‘learned’ about the science of agriculture at school. While I was a relatively studious pupil, and managed to get A’s even in that subject, but […]
In every household, especially the African/Asian ones, spices are a must have in the kitchen. Spices elevate flavors and give food that extra zing it deserves. One spice can take your meal to a whole other level. Many common ones used like cinnamon and turmeric are known to be available in any household and the […]
Almost all professionals dream of owning a house someday. The pressure of doing that increases with one’s age, earning potential, and changes in lifestyle patterns. However, given that people on average spend 30% of their incomes renting houses in Dar es salaam, for many, this is not an easy goal to achieve. As a result, […]
When you think of snacking, your mind automatically points you to the sweets and potato chips of this world. There are endless options for you to choose from and it almost feels like reflex to get up from where you are, head into your pantry or fridge and grab a packet of biscuits to keep […]
