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 …
The Nairobi Safari Walk
Nairobi being the only capital city that has a National park within its borders means that you come from the concrete jungle to the actual jungle in less than an …
Amboseli National Park
(This week is a guest post from my friend Ratia, who brings us a little something from Amboseli). Amboseli National Park is situated in Loitoktok District, approximately 240 Km from …
Why I love Watamu
When it comes to Watamu I can never say enough, it is my perfect destination wherever and whenever I need a break from my hectic life. Watamu is a small …
Lake Nakuru National Park; Wildlife Galore
It has been a while since I did a wildlife safari post, so this week we head to the Lake Nakuru National park. I cannot remember the last time I …
Loiyangalani Desert Museum
Loiyangalani is a small town located on the southeastern coast of Lake Turkana, a frontier region in Northern Kenya. I have been to Loiyngalani twice, the first trip being
Jumba la Mtwana
I have been on a mission to visit all the historical sites in Kenya. I’m not doing too badly so far but I could definitely do better. I was in …
Blankets and Wine @ 50 part 2
I know I said that this post was meant to go up last week well… life happened. Sorry to have kept you waiting, I hope you all had a lovely …