Hiking Mt. Longonot, Kenya or the story of when I thought I would have a heart attack hiking a dormant volcano… Once upon a relaxing time, Mark and I were relaxing in a very relaxing way… and then, he basically said “This relaxation and enjoyment is too much! Would you […]
Read MoreHiking Mt. Longonot: An Instagram Story
Travelling from Nairobi to Mombasa (and Back) via the SGR Train
It’s back to the coast for me! Since visiting Watamu last year, I have dreamed of returning to the coast and doing so via the SGR Nairobi to Mombasa train. In 2017, the Kenya Railways Corporation introduced a newer and more efficient way to travel from Nairobi to Mombasa and […]
Read MoreMy 2021 Wish List: 10 Places I Hope to Visit
Welcome again to 2021! Honestly, I’m not sure why I am writing a travel wishlist this year considering the fact that a few countries have already begun putting another phase of lockdown in place. Yes, the pandemic is not yet over even though life seems to be returning to normal […]
Read MoreAn Afternoon Picnic at the Nairobi Arboretum
The Nairobi Arboretum was our most visited destination of 2020, so I thought it is only fitting that I begin the year 2021 with a post about this park. For Mark, going to the park to run or walk our dog was a weekly affair. It could have been more […]
Read More2020: The Year in Review
For the fifth year in a row, I’m pleased to write about the year in review. 2020 was very rough and as I reflect on the blog-worthy happenings throughout the year, I am taking a minute to think about people who had a particularly tougher year. For those who lost […]
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