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The Last Two Northern White Rhinos on Earth

A Race Against Time to Save a Species from Extinction

During our visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, we came face to face with the full reality and consequences of humans’ exploitation of the earth. It feels incredible to think that …

Visiting the Magical Ngare Ndare Forest

I have never ‘met’ a waterfall I did not like and the waterfalls at Ngare Ndare Forest were no exception. Visiting this magical indigenous forest at the foothills of Mt. …

Hiking the Ololosokuan Nature Trail

Every month since December, Mark and I have embarked on at least one hike of some sort in Kenya. In December 2020, we did a 2-hour hike on the Ololosokuan …

A Camping Trip to Aberdare Cottages and Fishing Lodge

Another Kenyan gem we have had the chance to visit in recent times is the Aberdare Cottages and Fishing Lodge. Someone once told me that one of the best parts …

Sun, Sand & Sea in Diani Beach

I recently embraced the life of remote working wholly by taking off from Nairobi to spend a week in Diani Beach. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision instigated by Aina and …

A Weekend in Naivasha, Kenya

For our weekend in Naivasha, Mark and I planned with friends to hike Mount Longonot and then spend the night at Camp Carnelly’s, an accommodation next to Lake Naivasha. We …

I hiked a Volcano and Lived to tell the Tale!

Five minutes into hiking Mount Longonot and I could feel my heart beating violently against my chest. It was both too early and too late to turn back now. Too …

Hiking Mt. Longonot: An Instagram Story

Hiking Mt. Longonot, Kenya or the story of when I thought I would have a heart attack hiking a dormant volcano… Once upon a relaxing time, Mark and I were …

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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 …

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