How Two Airbnb Apartments Helped Build Gallivanters Hostel
Before our hostel was ready for guests, two shared apartments gave us cash flow, hospitality experience and a first look at what international travelers needed.
The Cost of Hiring Friends at a New Hostel
Friends helped bring an abandoned property back to life, but construction help and hospitality work demanded very different boundaries.
The Trip That Changed Everything: How I Found Tanzania
A failed visa application, closed borders and one trusted YouTube recommendation led me to Tanzania—and changed the direction of my life.
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.
First Time Staying in a Hostel? Your Ultimate Survival Guide
So, you’re thinking about diving into the world of hostels. Awesome! But maybe you’re a little nervous. You’ve heard stories, seen that one...
Building—and Rebuilding—Gallivanters: What Hosting Travelers in Dar es Salaam Taught Us
The honest story of Gallivanters’ former Masaki hostel, the lessons we learned from hosting travelers in Dar es Salaam, and the next chapter we are building.
A Splash of Color: New Murals painted at Gallivanters Hostel
A Splash of Color: New Murals painted at Gallivanters Hostel At Gallivanters Hostel, we believe in more than just offering a place to stay—we create an atmosphere where cultures come together, ideas are exchanged, and every traveler feels part...
Why Adding Color to a Hostel Brings Good Vibes
When travelers arrive at your hostel, what’s the first thing they notice? It’s not the Wi-Fi speed or the thread count of the sheets (though those are important, too). It’s the vibe. And there’s no better way to create...
The Road Back to Gallivanters: From Masaki Coastal Living to the Next Chapter
A founder’s note about the original Gallivanters Hostel in Masaki, what the community taught us, and the phased road toward rebuilding in Mbezi Beach.
