The first thing to know about hiking Elephant Hill is that all the rumours are true. Surely, you might have heard that the trail is beautiful and the changing landscapes are a sight to behold but the hike is tough. Very tough and never-ending. All of this is true. I […]
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The Non-Travel Life of a Nigerian in Nairobi
This article was first written in March 2021. Since then, many things have changed. I am leaving most of the content as-is, since this entry is a diary of some sort. Living in Kenya since August 2020 has been a wonderful adventure so far. I’ve finally figured out a routine […]
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 […]
Read MoreVisiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre
In the morning we decided to visit the Giraffe Centre, the skies opened up and it began to pour rain. That didn’t stop us from going anyway but thankfully, (is that selfish to say?) it probably stopped other people. Because, when we arrived at the centre, save for one other […]
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