January is usually a strange month. You’re full of motivation. Your phone is full of screenshots. Your wallet is… emotionally unavailable. Most people start the year by saying things like: • “This is my year.” • “I’m going to travel more.” • …
If December had a personality, it would definitely be that one relative who shows up singing loudly, carrying gifts, and insisting you take a second plate before you’ve even finished your first one. Kenya’s festive season is exactly like that. It is…
If your soul has been sending silent emails labelled “URGENT: I need a break,” then it’s probably time to trade your normal weekend routine for something far greener. Kenya’s rainforests are basically nature’s version of a luxury spa, except the amb…
If paradise had a postal address, it would probably read: Watamu, Kenya, 80202. Tucked quietly between Malindi and Kilifi, this coastal wonder isn’t as loud as Diani or as hyped as Mombasa, but that’s exactly what makes it special. Watamu is the shy…
Deep inside a forest near Watamu lies one of Kenya’s most mysterious treasures, the Gedi Ruins. If Indiana Jones ever visited Kenya, this would be his first stop. Imagine crumbling stone walls covered in vines, narrow alleyways that whisper secrets,…
So, you finally booked your trip to Kenya. The flights are sorted, your safari dreams are alive, and now you are staring at your suitcase, wondering how on earth everything will fit. Do not worry. Packing for Kenya is not a mystery only cracked by s…
Imagine a lump of stone so soft you could scratch it with your fingernail, yet so rich in history and artistry that it has been carved for centuries into objects admired worldwide. Welcome to Kisii County in western Kenya, home of the world-famous K…
If your idea of a perfect Kenyan beach holiday involves avoiding crowds, dodging noisy beach hawkers, and finding a little slice of paradise that feels like your own private secret, then Tiwi is calling your name. Tucked just south of Mombasa, Tiwi …
When most people think of a safari in Kenya, they picture lions lounging like royalty, elephants parading across the savannah, and zebras pretending to be horses in striped pyjamas. While all of that is great, Samburu National Reserve has its own gu…
If you’ve ever wanted to walk among wild animals without a fence, a safari van, or that one guide who keeps shouting “Hakuna Matata” at random intervals, then Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha is your dream come true. This place is not your typical s…
Where You Might Just Hug a Tree and Mean It First things first: what is biophilia? It’s not a disease. You won’t need antibiotics. It’s that magical, slightly dramatic urge to connect with nature. You know that feeling when you want to run barefoo…
Where Legends Are Taller Than the Rock Itself (Almost) So, you’re planning a trip to Kit Mikayi – the famous rock formation that has inspired myths, marriages, and maybe a few sprained ankles? You’re in for a treat. And possibly a workout. Located…