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We started People Of The World project as a way to connect everyone during the 2020 pandemic, when the freedom we used to have was modified, and the new “normal” was unfamiliar and different. We wanted to create something that would bring some smiles, brighten the new (and then gruesome) reality, and unite people across the globe.

Melau Laltalia is a naturalist who has a great passion for wildlife. He has been guiding for more than 10 years in Tanzania, he loves to share his nature experience with his guests as he still guides to present. His passions for wildlife were gained during his childhood as he grew up with an abundance of wildlife, his village is located few kilometers away from the famous Tarangire National Park were like any other National Park in Tanzania wildlife have no visual borders so around the village you find all wildlife found in the lodge. That made him become an expert on animals before even completed his two years of studies at wildlife school, currently, Melau is working in the conservation area just outside of Serengeti National Park, running a 5-star lodge as General Manager and Ranger Trainer at TAASA Lodge.

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Travel budgeting for the city lover

Budgeting in the city might be the ultimate challenge – at least so you think. With never-ending amounts of shopping, tempting restaurants, bars, and tourist-centric attractions, a day in the city can drain your wallet. However, if you plan right and stay loyal to your budget plan, you can enjoy your trip without feeling the monetary pain!

Grocery stores are your best friend

The expense that adds up the most during any type of vacation is eating out. Restaurants, especially those in the city, are notorious for their inflation rates. An appetizer can cost more than a meal you cooked yourself, and a glass of wine that would normally be $7 can be $15. While you should reserve times to indulge, you’ll be shocked about how much you could save by grocery store shopping.

Try eating like a local as well

For times when you do eat out, steer clear of fancy, touristy restaurants. There are tons of fan-favorite hubs that locals love in every city that you’ll need to check out.

Rely on the subway

The subway may not be the most fun to use, but the reward of spending $3 a trip instead of $30 feels pretty good. Taxis and Ubers actually may not even be a quicker or simpler option than the subway, so once if you haven’t learned the trades of public transportation it’s widely recommended!

Or, resort to walking and biking

It’s no wonder you see bikes everywhere in the city! Locals don’t like to spend money on transportation either, so depending on where you stay, walking and biking from Point A to Point B may be a smart choice. It’s also a great exercise and quicker way to see the sites up close. Some cities like NYC have local bikes with super cheap memberships ($15/month or so), so you don’t have to spend a crazy amount on a bike rental.

Consider a winter trip

When tourist season starts to decline, so do cities’ prices. Flights, hotels, and certain attractions drop in price when travel traffic begins to go down. Plus, most cities are absolutely breathtaking in the winter!

Use a bundle tool

Use sites like Expedia to compare rates and save money on excursions. You can also check out Expedia’s hotel and flight bundle package which has saved travelers hundreds of dollars per vacation. It’s a pretty amazing tool, so even if you’re skeptical, we encourage you take a look!