Bhandini Restaurant – A Taste of India
I happen to love food almost as much as I love travel, so I’m thinking of adding a new feature to the blog – restaurant reviews. My first review is …
Chyulu Hills – Majestic Vistas
I have already done a post on Chyulu Hills, however the sheer beauty and stunning landscapes of Chyulu, I believe, is worth another post. So here we go … Sunset …
Northern Kenya – People and Places
Hundreds of kilometers north of the capital Nairobi, lies the vast remote arid lands of northern Kenya. In this post we bring you a mixture of the sights of northern …
Elephant Hill; hiking in the Aberdares
(This week is a guest post from my friend Ratia, who takes us on a hiking adventure up the Elephant hill in the Aberdares ). A few weeks ago I decide …
3 Unmissable experiences in Nairobi
Are you visiting Nairobi for the first time? Or have you lived here your whole life and are looking for something new and interesting to do in the city – …
The Birds of Amboseli National Park
This week I am excited to be exchanging guest posts with fellow travel blogger Dave Cole of Cook Sip Go. Based in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, Dave has traveled extensively in …
Masai Lodge & Rolf’s Place
July in Nairobi is what we consider our ‘winter’ (temperatures occasionally drop to the low teens or single digits). We had intended to go for a picnic in Machakos but …
Safaricom Marathon – running wild for the wild
I honestly never thought I would be writing this post. The next time someone asks me when was the last time you did something new for the first time, I’ll …
Karen Blixen Museum
I’m in the Nairobi suburb of Karen (again), this time at the Karen Blixen Museum, I had initially planned to combine this visit with the trip to the Oloolua nature …
Koobi Fora Museum & Elephant Fossil site
This week I am taking you back to the Sibiloi National Park in Northern Kenya – commonly referred to by Anthropologists as the Cradle of Mankind. Koobi Fora which lies …
Koroga Festival 2nd Edition
KOROGA based on a Swahili word that literally translated as ‘stir’ is a Kenyan term for having a cook-out, getting together and sharing a good laugh over a meal and …
Watamu: A Touch of Gold
I am in Watamu (again). When it comes to Watamu I can never say enough. Famous for its clear bright turquoise waters and endless stretches of pristine sugar white sandy beaches, …
Oloolua Nature Trail
This trip has been a long time coming, originally I had planned to go out of town but that will have to wait. I’m off to the Nairobi suburb of …
Saving Mount Kenya
Early last month, I had the opportunity to participate in something I am very passionate about, conservation. I was able to join Africa Point for their Save Mount Kenya campaign. …
Kapsimotwa Gardens
Kapsimotwa Gardens is a serene and secluded site located in the picturesque Nandi Hills, a highland area of lush green rolling hills at the edge of the Great Rift Valley. …
Bloggers Association of Kenya Awards 2014
I honestly don’t know where to start. It feels like a simple thank you just won’t cut it. Since it’s the best that I can do for now, I will …
Ondiri Swamp
I have had this post in my drafts for ages. I went back to the swamp over the Easter weekend so I decided I need to share. The last time …
Northern Kenya – Magical Sunsets
Hundreds of kilometres north of the capital Nairobi and game parks that attract tourists from across the world, lies the vast remote arid lands of northern Kenya. It is often …
Macmillan Castle
My tour of Machakos did not end at the fourteen falls; my next stop was the Macmillan Castle. I had never heard of the castle before. I was excited at …
Fourteen Falls: Beautiful but choking on Pollution
So last year while on a tour of Machakos – a county in Eastern Kenya, I travelled to the Fourteen Falls. Fourteen Falls is a spectacular 27 meter deep waterfall …