GTC Kenya – Presenting New Perspectives with Turnup.travel
Turnup.travel just concluded another epic 24-hour Nairobi Instagram Tour themed “New Perspectives”. The tour was organized in partnership with Peri-Peri Go and was aimed at capturing the diverse and different …
‘Belgian experience’; in the words of a “naivashian” girl.
I rarely write about my travel experiences … probably due to the fact that I suck at narrations. So, I was going through some of my old photos and mahnnnn!! …
Dear Lamu – I was not ready
When my friend invited me to Lamu for a three-day fun ride, I wasn’t about to turn it down. I had just quit my 8-5 and in need of a …
Kikuletwa hot Springs – Nice and Chill
I have never been one to sufficiently celebrate my birthdays but as I have gotten older the definite it has become to me that I would much rather invest in …
A journey to the ancient temples and pyramids of Meroë
After spending three days in Khartoum, it was time to leave and explore other parts of Sudan. I set out towards Bagrawiyah, a distance of more than 200 km from …
Territory without memory: Documenting an IDP camp in Bamako, Mali.
During the first half of 2019, I embarked on a photography series ‘Territoire sans mémoire’ (Territory without memory). The mission was to chronicle, through pictures, the experiences and day to …
Cheetahs on the Edge
I’m on an early morning safari drive in the Masai Mara and we are watching a cheetah and her cubs. Presently one of the cheetah cubs climbs into the branches …
24 Hours in Manhattan
Heaven help if you only have 24 hours in Manhattan but, if the travel gods have done you dirty, here are a few things to see and do during your …
A guide to Madagascar – here are my top 5 places to visit.
Madagascar is situated off the southeastern coast of Africa and due to its stunning wealth of natural beauty, it has sometimes been described as the eighth continent of the world. …
Nai Nami – Experiencing Nairobi through the eyes of former street kids
There’s an expression you often hear people saying whenever they get to a place where they can only imagine the extraordinary things that happened there: “if only these streets could …
River Gambia expedition – from the source to the sea
My wife, Helen Jones-Florio, and I co-led the first recorded source-to-sea expedition along the length of River Gambia, from its humble source in the remote highlands of Guinea, through Senegal …
Exploring Darjeeling, India – 5 attractions to visit
Surrounded by sprawling tea estates and a backdrop of the Himalayas, Darjeeling is a small hill town (with an elevation of 6,700 ft (2,042.2 m), located in the West Bengal …
Random group trip to Lamu
How random can you be??? A few weeks ago I saw a post on a friend’s Instagram about an upcoming trip to Lamu – an enchanting island, rich in history …
The Gambia – Untold stories with Katherine Taylor
Katherine Taylor’s is a Boston based photographer covering news and human interest stories. Her body of work has appeared in renown media outlets such as The New York Times, The …
Travelling & documenting Africa with Dynast Amir
Dynast Amir aka ‘search for uhuru’ describes himself as an African Curator, Philanthropist, Author and above all a die-hard Pan-Africanist. The consummate visual storyteller, he has gained notoriety for his …
African Influence in POP culture!
Africa is very diverse in culture and home to the world’s oldest civilization. Hollywood and many pop culture pinnacles have touched the continent for new inspiration. Below are some recent …
Kente cloth – Ghana’s cultural contribution to world’s trends
Kente is a ceremonial cloth hand-woven on a horizontal treadle loom, kente comes in strips measuring about 4 inches wide and sown together into larger pieces of cloth. It comes …
Gallmann Mukutan Conservancy – stunning, remote & unspoiled wilderness
‘Mukutan’ means ‘the Meeting’ – a fitting name for the breathtaking Mukutan Gorge, as it converges in a labyrinth of pristine landscape plunging deep into numerous hills and valleys, dotted …
Mukuru – Home of Talents & Everyday people
I am excited by the many wonderful things happening in Mukuru, my mind is brimming with hundreds of ideas ready to unleash as the Lord enables me. Having been raised …
Kakamega travel guide – 14 places to visit
Kakamega is certainly not a highly publicized destination, but it is an area of great geographic, cultural and natural diversity offering visitors just as much, if not more, than many …