# Notes on Life in East Africa and Tips for Future Missions --- I will preface this article by saying that the following is based on my personal experiences traveling and working in East Africa, and I am not an authority on these subjects. I am a seasoned traveler though, having spent more than 450 days living or backpacking through nearly 35 countries in the last 10 years. This will serve as a catch-all article of things I wish I would have had a better handle on before arriving in East Africa. ### Transportation ##### Air Travel ##### Bus Travel  ##### Taxi, Motorcycle, and Bajaj   ### Utilities ##### Electricity ##### Water ### Cell Phone and Internet ##### Cell Phone Use ##### WIFI ### Food  Soda comes in both plastic and glass bottles, but soda in a glass bottle costs half of what it costs in plastic. ### Weather  ### Daily Life ##### Laundry ##### Muzungu! ### Accommodations ### Communication ### Legal ### Takeaways ### e-NABLE Community Call to Action