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2025: The Year in Review

Welcome to the 2025 edition of my travel blogging year in review. Every year since 2016, I have shared a …

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SGR Nairobi to Mombasa Train Economy Class

Travelling 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 …

My 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 …

An 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 …

2020: 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 …

Visiting 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 …

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Yellow Card in Nigeria

Last year, the Nigerian government introduced yet another procedure for obtaining a Yellow Card in Nigeria. I wrote a fairly extensive post about that in this article and I have …

Blue’s Day Out to Karura Forest

Meet Blue, the newest addition to our family. A few weeks ago, because he’s been a very good boy, we decided to take him on a special outing to Karura …

200+ Days of Learning Swahili & Our Language Experiment

Today is my 227th day learning Swahili on Duolingo. By the time this article goes up, I will be on my 234th day – only 16 days away from my …

Eating my Way Through Watamu

One of the things I looked forward to doing during my last trip to the Kenyan Coast was a food exploration at the best restaurants in Watamu. Maybe being locked …

Of Red Elephants & Endless Horizons – A Tsavo East Safari Experience
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2025: The Year in Review

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Travelling from Nairobi to Mombasa (and Back) via the SGR Train

My 2021 Wish List: 10 Places I Hope to Visit

An Afternoon Picnic at the Nairobi Arboretum

2020: The Year in Review

Visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Yellow Card in Nigeria

Blue’s Day Out to Karura Forest

200+ Days of Learning Swahili & Our Language Experiment

Eating my Way Through Watamu

Latest Posts

Of Red Elephants & Endless Horizons – A Tsavo East Safari Experience

Travel Costs Breakdown: Nigeria to Singapore and Malaysia

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Visa

My Peaceful Solo Escape to Jara Beach Resort

An Afternoon Tea Experience at Hemingways Nairobi

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Of Red Elephants & Endless Horizons – A Tsavo East Safari Experience

Travel Costs Breakdown: Nigeria to Singapore and Malaysia

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My Peaceful Solo Escape to Jara Beach Resort

An Afternoon Tea Experience at Hemingways Nairobi

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