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.
Your Gateway to Dar es Salaam: Welcome to Gallivanters Hostel
Your Gateway to Dar es Salaam: Welcome to Gallivanters Hostel When you think of Dar es Salaam, you might picture vibrant markets, sun-kissed beaches, and the bustling rhythm of East Africa. At Gallivanters Hostel, we bring all that and...
