The World in a Weekend Author

Hi, we are Rachel and Tim from The World in a Weekend. We treat every trip as a once in a lifetime experience, maximising our time by squeezing in as many sites and activities as we can. Our ultimate goal is to visit every country in the world (one weekend at a time). We seek to inspire, expose different experiences, and hope others follow in our footsteps and travel out of their normal comfort zones. We love to motivate and get people to try new things and fully immerse themselves in different destinations. Our passion is to discover secret wonders and try new things, and we are committed to report our honest findings to our loyal readers.
Kenya, Masai Mara, Masai, Kananga International, Julia's River Camp, Julias River Camo, Safari, East Africa, Migration, The Great Migration, Game Drive, Tented Camp, Luxury Camp

Photos to make you fall in love with East Africa

From the dusty plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, to the rich turquoise waters surrounding Zanzibar, East Africa is more beautiful, romantic and full of life than you’d...

Africa • Kenya • Tanzania|

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Tulia Zanzibar, Pongwe Beach, Zanzibar, beach, pool, Tanzania, gardens

Tulia Zanzibar Beach Resort and Room Review

Most importantly – Does the hotel and room do what it’s supposed to do? Absolutely. The Tulia Zanzibar Beach Resort is a truly 5 star luxury hotel set in an incredible...

Africa • Review • Tanzania|

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Cheetah's Rock Zanzibar, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Animals, sanctuary, lion, white lion, zebra, cheetah, bush babies, lemurs

Cheetah’s Rock

A footballing zebra, dinner with a lion and champagne with cheetah – Welcome to Cheetah’s Rock. Of all the amazing things that happened to us on the island of Zanzibar…...

Africa • Tanzania • Weird & Wonderful|

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Pongwe Beach Hotel

Pongwe Beach Hotel and Room Review

Most importantly – Does the hotel and room do what it’s supposed to do? Yes. The Pongwe Beach Hotel delivers what their name promises: Pongwe Beach. Whilst we have seen many...

Africa • Review • Tanzania|

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Zanzibar, Nungwi, Essque Zalu, Tanzania, Per aqqum, luxury

A Sneak peak at Zanzibar’s next Super Hotel

Zanzibar already boasts some of the worlds most spectacular hotels, form the underwater rooms of The Manta Resort, to the garden paradise of the Tulia Unique Beach Resort. Maybe...

Africa • Review • Tanzania|

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Zanzibar, Nungwi, Essque Zalu, Tanzania, Per aqqum, luxury

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Hotel and Room Review

Most importantly – Does the hotel and room do what it’s supposed to do? The Essque Zalu Hotel delivers 5 star luxury in an idyllic setting on the northern tip of Zanzibar. The...

Africa • Review • Tanzania|

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Setting sail with Safari Blue

Picture yourself lying on a powdery sandbank in the middle of the alluring waters of the Indian ocean, floating amongst the luscious mangroves or quenching your thirst from a...

Africa • Day Trips • Tanzania|

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Zanzibar, Stone Town, Swahili House, Tanzania, Meat market, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Forodhani Gardens, Darajani Market, spice market

Swahili House Hotel and Room Review

Most importantly – Does the hotel and room do what it’s supposed to do? If you’re looking for some culture and history in the heart of Zanzibar’s Unesquo heritage site...

Africa • Review • Tanzania|

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Zanzibar, Stone Town, Swahili House, Tanzania, Meat market, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Forodhani Gardens, Darajani Market, spice market

Getting lost in Stone Town

Most travellers visit the paradise island of Zanzibar for the world famous sandy beaches and opulent 5 star hotels. However, you can’t touch down at Zanzibar airport and bypass...

Africa • Misadventures • Tanzania|

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Planet Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania, Safari Accommodation

Planet Lodge, Arusha

Does the hotel do what it’s supposed to do?  Yes. Planet Lodge is based in Arusha, one of the biggest cities in northern Tanzania. Many travellers pass through Arusha for two...

Africa • Review • Tanzania|

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