Inspiring you to travel and live adventurously
The 1992 summer Olympics brought Barcelona into fore. But my working life for the most profitable Telco in East Central and West Africa catapulted the city to the very top of my bucket list. Every February – a time of the year when all roads lead to the Mobile World Capital Congress in Barcelona! – my sense of fernweh for Barcelona heightened….
You may have heard that with your US tourist visa on hand, you do not need a separate visa for some countries that you’d ordinarily need a visa for, if visiting for less than 30 days. Is this true? Of course yes! With just your Kenyan passport alone minus any visas, you can only travel…
Reflections of a Kenyan travel blogger’s first time on a cruise ship sailing the stunning Mediterranean waters from Spain, through Malta and Greece with hundreds of digital nomads from 200+ countries. From the moment I stepped onto the ship, I knew this was going to be a great vacation at sea. At the peak of…
Airline sales or promo fares as they’re commonly known, are real. It’s not like they’re trying to con you when a sale goes up but when you try to book a seat you can’t find any. The reality is that it’s not that easy to snag a seat because of the issue of demand surpassing…
Visiting Romania for Kenya nationals or Kenya passport holders usually requires getting a valid visa before leaving home — but did you know you can enter, transit or stay visa-free in Romania for 90 days in any 180-day period if you have a two or multiple entry Schengen visa? Kenyans can visit Romania visa free as long as…
Non-touristy Places to Visit & Things to do in Kenya on a Budget 2018 There’s tons of things to do in Kenya but chances are you’ve only heard of going on a safari or something similar. Well, that’s going to change because I’m sharing 40 other non-touristy stuff and off the beaten path places to visit in…
Where are the best neighborhoods and hotels to stay in Nairobi? Booking.com Although there is no universal “best” neighborhood, this guide attempts to make it easier for a first time visitor to Nairobi to make an informed choice on areas to stay in Nairobi. Or suitable neighborhoods to look for accommodation in Nairobi. Nairobi is a fantastic…
Is it safe for a woman to travel to Nairobi alone? Of course yes. And how would I know? I’m a Kenyan travel blogger specializing in solo female travel who lives in Nairobi. Almost every time I travel internationally and meet people learn that I am from Kenya, the same question crops up, especially among…
When I had the chance to go to Oslo on a winter expedition with VisitOslo team, I told myself that my first ever ice bath would be taken in Norway — and it was! …However, it is fair to mention that I almost chickened out. This is a “must do in Oslo” for all those with a wickedly adventurous…
There’s a lot of things to do in Oslo, Norway in 48 hours but most probably you’ve only heard of the usual must see must do things time and again. That’s about to change because I’m sharing my perfect days here if you only have 48 hours! Take a seat, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and…