Diaryofamuzungu
Experience Uganda with a Lonely Planet blogger & connoisseur of local gin: adventure, stray animals & cultural (mis)observations.
'Diary of a Muzungu' kicked off in 2009 when I arrived as a Voluntary Service Overseas volunteer with the Uganda Conservation Foundation, fundraising to stop poaching and protect elephants.
Now in tourism, my blog documents why I'm in Uganda, field trips to the Bush, cultural (mis)observations, travel across Africa & luck (or otherwise!) finding a man.
I want to travel the length and breadth of Africa - by public transport? with my dogs? who knows ...
'Diary of a Muzungu' www.muzungubloguganda.com
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Diary of a Muzungu
http://www.muzungubloguganda.com/
Experience Uganda with a Lonely Planet blogger & connoisseur of local gin: adventure, stray animals & cultural (mis)observations.
'Diary of a Muzungu' kicked off in 2009 when I arrived as a Voluntary Service Overseas volunteer with the Uganda Conservation Foundation, fundraising to stop poaching and protect elephants.
Now in tourism, my blog documents why I'm in Uganda, field trips to the Bush, cultural (mis)observations, travel across Africa & luck (or otherwise!) finding a man.
I want to travel the length and breadth of Africa - by public transport? with my dogs? who knows ...
LATEST ARTICLES ( 189 )
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The Day My Suitcase Got Upgraded to Business Class
My hands were full. With one hand I pulled my suitcase on wheels; in the other I was carrying – and trying to quickly drink – a hot cup of coffee before boardin... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2018 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Uganda for Beginners – Introduction for New Expats
Uganda for beginners – an introduction for new expatsYou’re bound to fall in love with Ugandans’ ever friendly and infectious enthusiasm for life. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Why I Believe There’s Witchcraft (A Tribute to My Dog)
Welcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This week’s guest post is by Bash Fahad Mutumba, a Ugandan blogger and fellow dog-lover! Bash Fahad Mutumba is a blogger, poet an... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
It’s Nsenene All the Way: Grasshopper Road Trip to Fort Portal
A rainy season journey: grasshopper road trip to Fort PortalOur dawn departure from Kampala is marked by streaks of pink and orange daybreak filtering over... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Rwanda Announces: All Travelers to Get #VisaOnArrival from January 2018
How do I apply for Rwanda visas in 2018?Rwanda to issue visa on arrival for all visitorsYou have to hand it to the Rwandese, these guys are serious about... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
*ENTER NOW* Share Your Photos of the Pearl of Africa!
Do you love photography?Do you love winning cool prizes?Do you love taking photos of the Peal of Africa? Then you want to enter the Expats in Uganda Magazine... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Rolex: Celebrating Uganda’s Uniqueness!
How the humble ‘rolex’ celebrates Uganda’s uniqueness!How do you sum up Uganda, the Pearl of Africa to would-be visitors? And what makes Uganda unique? Some... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Bumming Around in Nyabugogo Bus Park
Waiting for the bus to depart. Nyabugogo bus park, KigaliI can’t believe my luck. My allocated seat – number 11 – happens to be the window seat near the front o... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
“Vintage is Elegance” – Classic Cars & Fashion at the Kampala Sheraton
In case you missed it! Highlights from the 2017 CBA Uganda Classic and Vintage Auto ShowDo you love the cars of a bygone era? East Africa has a surprisingly... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Why Orphanage Tours Are Wrong
Children aren’t tourist attractions. Why orphanage tours are wrongWelcome to Diary of a Muzungu! This week’s guest post is by Mark Riley, Co-Founder of... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
#RwenzoriDiary Week 6 – Kilembe Revisited
Welcome to week 6 of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here …A few weeks ago, we embarked on a fascinating tour of the Rwenzori region to research the... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
#RwenzoriDiary Week 5 – Sempaya Springs, Semliki
Welcome to week 5 of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here …I’m now back in Kampala and getting stuck into the marketing strategy for the Rwenzoris... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
How Private Patrols Support Bugoma Forest Conservation
As regular Diary of a Muzungu readers will know, conservation brought me to Uganda. I continue to support a number of conservation organisations including the... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
#RwenzoriDiary Week 4 – High Above Mt Kilimanjaro!
Welcome to week 4 of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here … Let’s get the bad news out of the way: it’s not been a good week …. two weeks even… for... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
#RwenzoriDiary Week 4 – High Above Mt Kilimanjaro!
Welcome to week 4 of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here …Let’s get the bad news out of the way: it’s not been a good week …. two weeks even… for... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
#RwenzoriDiary Week Three – Don’t Miss July’s Rwenzori Tourism Expo!
Welcome to week three of my #RwenzoriDiary. The series started here …I’ve just received the most exciting hiking training opportunity: a gorilla tracking permit! Read more
Posted on 07 July 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
#RwenzoriDiary Week Two – Kasese Pork Joints & Grazing at the Sheraton
I’ve received a few comments about the first entry in my #RwenzoriDiary, including “you go, I’ll meet you back at the bottom!” Irena has been giving me tips on... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
#RwenzoriDiary Week One – Commitment!
I’m committed now. You have it in writing. There’s no going back – only up!I don’t know when and I don’t know by which route; I don’t know who is coming with me... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Kigali Marriott Hotel: American Luxury with Rwandese Class
Driving up to the rather smart Kigali Marriott, you might think this is just another American hotel. However, enter the building and you will be appreciate the... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2017 TRAVEL -
Why Alain St Ange is the Best Candidate for UNWTO Secretary General
Transforming Africa through tourism. Why East African Alain St Ange is the best candidate for UNWTO Secretary GeneralRegular readers know that I specialise in... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2017 CHARITY, EXPAT, TRAVEL