If you look up a list of the best things to do in Nairobi, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage comes out tops on most lists. Visiting this elephant sanctuary is one of Nairobi’s most popular tourist activities. Here, visitors have the opportunity to follow the lives of elephants that have […]
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Solo Tripping to Kilifi Beach
It’s been a while since I travelled solo. So, my trip to Kilifi Beach was nostalgic in the sense that it reminded me of how I once travelled in the past – solo and spontaneously. After having this Kenyan Coastal town on my mind for a while, I got up […]
Read MoreMombasa – The Second Time Around
On my way to Kilifi for a much-needed beach getaway, I decided to spend a weekend in Mombasa. The first time I visited, I spent less than 24 hours in the city as my friends and I were actually on our way to Diani. This time, I spent two days […]
Read MoreNairobi to Mombasa on the SGR Inter County Train
The SGR Inter County and Madaraka Express trains have certainly made the Kenyan Coast, Nairobi and towns in between both cities more accessible. Comfortable and affordable, the trains have been a wonderful alternative for people like me who love the coast but dislike flying to it. For my first trip […]
Read MorePicnics & Champagne in Champagne Ridge
In full disclosure, despite the title of this article, we did not have champagne in Champagne Ridge. We did have some wine – which I will now refer to onwards as ‘champagne’ because I can. It is only proper that when you visit a place that shares its name with […]
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