Resetting in Raglan, New Zealand
Mentally clogged up with city life in the middle of the pandemic after covid had rendered all my travel plans ‘pending till further notice’, I decided to follow up on a recommendation made by a
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Mozambique is a southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks.
Capital City
Maputo
Currency
Metical
Total population:
15.3 million (2020)
Languages spoke:
Portuguese, Makhuwa, Nyanja, Ndau
Cultural dos:
Greet everyone you pass, even if you don’t know them.
Cultural don’t:s
Don’t engage in too much PDA
Continent:
Africa, West Southern Africa specifically.
Top three foods the country is known for:
Xima (mealie meal porridge), grilled prawns
What the country is known for :
Liberation war hero Samora Machel, gorgeous beaches
More About Mozambique
As a former Portuguese colony, Mozambique carries a unique blend of vintage Portuguese culture and Mozambique’s own indigenous flavour. A young country liberated in 1975, Mozambique’s subtropical climate and lovely beaches make for a fantastic getaway. The breathtaking islands of Inhaca, Benguerra, Vilanculos and Medjumbe are local and international tourist favourites.
Seafood is a staple in Mozambique, so the fish market in Maputo is a must on your to-do list. You handpick whichever seafood you like, and they will cook it all for you. Some meats you might be familiar with (hake, oysters, prawns), but some you’ll have to take a risk and hope for the best. The trouble usually pays off, so not to worry.
English | Portuguese |
Hello | Ola |
Goodbye | Adeus |
Please | Por favor |
Thank you | Obrigado/Obrigada |
How much? | Quantos |
Do you speak English? | Voce fala Ingles? |
Where is the toilet? | Onde e o banheiro |
May I please have some water? | Posso por favor ter um pouco de agua? |
I would like some food please | Eu gostaria de um pouco de comida por favor |
Where can I get a taxi? | Onde posso pegar um taxi? |
Places visited
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