Adventure travel in Africa
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 Lamu island guide and pictures to inspire you to visit Lamu.…
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 was leaving. Talk of being such a drama queen. Haha! Here…
These personal moments do not necessarily reflect on Jinja as a whole. 1. On being overdressed. Thursday afternoon kicked off the nyege nyege festival, and I rocked this little black dress. The hotel manager saw me walking out and said, “Are you going to nyege nyege in those clodhez?” After a minute of figuring what…
A game drive at the Nairobi National park, shopping at the Maasai markets, a visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or the giraffe center are some of the things that most travelers engage in when in Nairobi. I decided to create a list of unique yet fun and cheap things to do in Nairobi that…
Welcome to Kenya! First things first, do not ask a Kenyan if they know your friend in Ghana! The madness must end! Some of us are struggling to familiarize ourselves with our neighbors and you want to ask if we know your friend in Ghana? Damn! Africa is home to 50+ countries. I assure you…
Most people visit Zambia to see the natural world wonder; Victoria falls also known as Mosi- Oa -Tunya which translates to the “Smoke that thunders.” To plan your idea budget trip to Zambia, here are some of the things I feel anyone planning to go to Zambia should know. A post shared by Travel Tips…
It’s difficult to have a work-life balance, and you are telling me that there are people that have a work life and travel balance? Sustaining a full-time job in Kenya especially Nairobi is no joke. We have people that work from Mondays through Saturdays. Then there is the pressure of waking up as early as…
Some of the ways you know you are in Nairobi: 1.Greetings: First things first, dear travelers drop the Jambo! I know google says it’s how we say hello but seriously drop it. No one says jambo at all. Are we together? Try saying “Sasa, Habari or niaje” but please in the name of what’s good drop…
Planning a trip from Nairobi, Kenya to Bujumbura, Burundi This journey is for anyone that has a minimum of two weeks to spare. I am aware that most people cannot afford to take 2 weeks off their busy schedule and therefore I would recommend skipping some places. I certainly cannot tell you what to skip because everyone…
Tanzania tourism’s industry is one of the best in Africa. Every year, tonnes of travellers find their way to climb the tallest mountain in Africa that is Kilimanjaro. Some choose Zanzibar as their honeymoon destination while others want to experience the wonder that is the wildebeest migration in Serengeti. It is no wonder travellers flock…