Tamara Ramsay / September 20, 2026
We Filled the Pool Four Times Before Gallivanters Could Open
What a leaking pool, disappearing fundis and a flooded property taught us about building a hostel in Tanzania.
Tamara Ramsay / September 18, 2026
What to Pack for Tanzania: My Complete Packing List After Living Here for Almost 5 Years
After living in Tanzania for almost five years and helping travelers at Gallivanters Hostel, here’s what I would actually pack for Tanzania—from Dar es Salaam and safari days to Zanzibar, hostels and the Indian Ocean.
Tamara Ramsay / September 17, 2026
Dar es Salaam Is More Than a Stopover: A Local-Style Guide to the City
A locally grounded guide to Dar es Salaam’s beaches, food, culture, nightlife and day trips—from nearly five years of helping Gallivanters Hostel guests explore the city.
