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Tanzania
Don't change too much money at a time
The first time I ventured to change money in Tanzania, I brought 600 U.S. dollars. I was expecting to get some equivalent high denomination bills. Instead, the teller returned ... read more
01 Jan 2010
Tanzania
Never accept the initial price
When buying something on the street, whether it be a painting, T-shirt, or piece of fruit, never accept the initial price. As a tourist, people will try to outrageously overcharge ... read more
01 Jan 2010
Tanzania
Greet with confidence
Greeting is an important part of Tanzanian culture. This is apparent in the dozens of phrases that exist for saying "hello" and "how are you?" One of the more popular ... read more
01 Jan 2010
Tanzania
Avoid Disney Swahili
Even if your only familiarity with East Africa is from "The Lion King," avoid using Disney Swahili. The popularized phrase "hakuna matata" or "no worries" is grammatically correct, but using ... read more
