Lamu Island, in my opinion, is a destination fit for relaxation. "Polepole" is a Swahili word that you will hear a lot in Lamu. It means slowly, and that is precisely what Lamu Island is all about. This is a follow-up post from my...
Towards the end of 2018, I found myself traveling solo to Lamu. It was my second time in Lamu Island. My first time in Lamu was in 2017 , and I loved Lamu Island so much, I remember tearing up at Manda Airport as I...
"How many leave days do you have?" is on my frequently asked questions list. Surprisingly, I get these questions from people I know that get more days off work that I do. Balancing travel with an 8-5 job is hard, and even though I...
I haven't been everywhere in Africa, but that's my goal. Africans are currently warming up to the idea of seeing more of the continent, and I'm positive 2019 will see more Africans exploring African destinations. Read more: Which are the safest countries to explore...
In two years I have conquered two things that used to terrify me. To speak in public and to travel solo. I joined the Toastmasters club and traveled solo within Kenya and to a couple of countries in Africa. If I'm honest, these things...
It's possible to travel Kenya without going broke by sticking to your original budget. Here's six ways to save money when visiting Kenya. 1. off-peak season Did you know traveling to the Kenyan coast in December will cost you as much as it is...
Travelers share their love for travel the African continent The African continent is a remarkable destination. Its diversity is so much more than the common African safari experience that seems to bring most travelers to the continent. Anyone that has been to the continent...
Location: Kenya, East Africa Currency: Kenya Shilling Languages: English & Swahili Kenya is one of the countries with the best game drive experiences. Someone on twitter called Kenya Nat Geo's playground. Haha. In fact, most people focus on the game drive aspect since they assume...
A few days ago over lunch, while discussing travel, someone wondered out loud why anyone would be interested in spending their hard earned money to travel solo. How is that fun? It didn't make sense to her. It got me thinking, do you have the...
“Which are the safest countries to visit in Africa as a tourist?” is a question that you will come across often. A few years ago, if you had asked me if I'd ever want to visit Iran, I'd answered with a resounding no. Kenya...
