Alan Musry
@AlanM
Australian expat in Tanzania
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36
Contacts
7
About me
Australian
Lives in Dar es Salaam
Speaks English, basic Hindi
Registration: 07 March 2013
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Robbed in Dar by AlanM
I was mugged in Dar. Befriended, then got into car with my "friend" and his driver. Quickly picked up two other men and was caught. They demanded the pin for my bank card on threat of death and then took $1,000 out of my account. Held me for 2 ...
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Robbed in Dar by AlanM
I was mugged in Dar. Befriended, then got into car with my "friend" and his driver. Quickly picked up two other men and was caught. They demanded the pin for my bank card on threat of death and then took $1,000 out of my account. Held me for 2 ...
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Robbed in Dar by AlanM
I was mugged in Dar. Befriended, then got into car with my "friend" and his driver. Quickly picked up two other men and was caught. They demanded the pin for my bank card on threat of death and then took $1,000 out of my account. Held me for 2 ...
Wow SK80, that sounds terrible. Thank you for describing the robbery. My experience in India is people are more often robbed by trickery. Drlhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar may be the worst but you can meet the wrong person anywhere in india. Rape is ... Read More
Robbed in Dar by AlanM
I was mugged in Dar. Befriended, then got into car with my "friend" and his driver. Quickly picked up two other men and was caught. They demanded the pin for my bank card on threat of death and then took $1,000 out of my account. Held me for 2 ...
I think Tz is safer than Uganda or Kenya. I travelled extensively by intercity bus, dala dala, bajaj, taxi and uber. Uber may be safer than taxi or bajaj. If you travel by intercity bus alone, it is better to reach your destination in daylight. ... Read More
Robbed in Dar by AlanM
I was mugged in Dar. Befriended, then got into car with my "friend" and his driver. Quickly picked up two other men and was caught. They demanded the pin for my bank card on threat of death and then took $1,000 out of my account. Held me for 2 ...
He gave his name as Emannuel. I am sure it was a fake name as he was very smart and it was well planned. Read More
Folktales and legends in Tanzania by Diksha
Hello everyone, Time to spark your imagination! Below is a list of questions to pique your interest in folktales and legends associated with Tanzania. 1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in ...
Hi Diksha. That's a really interesting question. I have been in Tanzania more than 6 years and have never heard of any traditional legends. There may be many such but I have not heard of them. There are more than 100 tribes here so I ... Read More
Sense of humour in Tanzania by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Tanzanians culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
Tanzanians do have a great sense of humour. I haven't analysed it. Men love to tell jokes and even in uncomfortable situations can reduce the tension by joking. The humour can be at the expatriate's expense but atmosphere becomes ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Tanzania by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Tanzania can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Tanzania? What are the ...
The prevailing racism in Tanzania holds all white people responsible for colonialism and imperialism; that consequently it is ok to rob white people. The racism goes further and is quite complicated - with feelings of inferiority, jealousy, ... Read More
Things to do in Dar es Salaam during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Dar es Salaam? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Dar es ...
Why not learn some style of dancing - latin, belly dance, hip hop, etc. - martial arts, pilates, etc. At Seacliff, Masaki, there is the academy of Dance Art Fusion. On Saturday there are Tango classes. *** Read More
Sports in Tanzania by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Tanzania? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
Sorry, I find sports incredibly boring. Watching is worst but as regards playing I am just not competitive. I far prefer athletics or any activity where you increase your fitness and flexibility without all that macho competitive bullshit. In Dar ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Tanzania by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Tanzania means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
I know a really good way to meet both expatriates and local mswahili community. Why not learn to dance? There are Tango, Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Capoeira and African style dancing classes taught at the Dance Art Fusion Academy, 2 Mahando Street, ... Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Tanzania by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Tanzania? To help you meet people and find outings in Tanzania, we launched a Gatherings and Events section in Tanzania: you can now follow whats going on ...
I think this is a great new feature. Thank you. I tried to insert a notice for the Dance Art Fusion Academy Showcase on this Saturday night but was unable to do so. The Dance Art Fusion Academy is located at Seacliff on the corner of Mahando and ... Read More
Robbed in Dar by AlanM
I was mugged in Dar. Befriended, then got into car with my "friend" and his driver. Quickly picked up two other men and was caught. They demanded the pin for my bank card on threat of death and then took $1,000 out of my account. Held me for 2 ...
That is fabulous information Adil. Many thanks. Read More
Looking for room to rent by sa9ag
Hi, I am a Female US Citizen studying at the university of Virginia. I received an internship and will be traveling to Dar in June and will stay there until the end of July. I am looking for a room to rent or share with a female. I need a place ...
There is a spare room in the apartment I rent. It is only half renovated so there are some issues, e.g. no cupboards in the room. The rent for the room is US$250. Another $50 covers the guard, water, waste. We share kitchen (no cupboards), lounge ... Read More
Robbed in Dar by AlanM
I was mugged in Dar. Befriended, then got into car with my "friend" and his driver. Quickly picked up two other men and was caught. They demanded the pin for my bank card on threat of death and then took $1,000 out of my account. Held me for 2 ...
Hi Senthil83 It is not really so bad. If you listen to what has happened to other people you will be much wiser and less likely to be a victim in the same way. As I said previously, there are so many goood things about Tanzania and the people ... Read More