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 MoreMombasa – The Second Time Around
Nairobi to Mombasa on the SGR Inter County Train
A few things have changed since this article was first published in 2022. Since then, the prices and timetables have changed and a new premium car has started operating. Please review the SGR website for up-to-date info, while I work on updating this article/creating a new one. The SGR Inter […]
Read MoreTravelling from Nairobi to Mombasa (and Back) via the SGR Train
A few things have changed since this article was first published in 2021. Since then, the prices and timetables have changed and a new premium car has started operating. Please review the SGR website for up-to-date info, while I work on updating this article/creating a new one. It’s back to […]
Read MoreA Trip to the Iddo Train Station
I made a trip to the Iddo Train Station with two intentions. First, I wanted to take a train to Abeokuta just to see what it was like. Secondly, I wanted to find out everything there was to know about using the Nigerian Railway service. I’ve taken the train once […]
Read MoreCape Town to Johannesburg Overland
I detest air travel, that’s no secret. If there’s another means to move from point A to B within a time frame I can permit, I’ll definitely consider it. So when I found out that the train service from Cape Town to Johannesburg wasn’t so bad and was less than half […]
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