Although this may be a misguided statement, I couldn’t say there is much of a difference between Malindi and Watamu. Both are stunning coastal towns in Kenya, and I would compare them to fraternal twins. Despite this, I think individual trips to these destinations are not unwarranted. If you are searching for raw beauty, Swahili-inspired architecture and a laid-back atmosphere, there is no better place to feel the softness of beach sand under your feet or the tranquillity of ocean waves over your body. Malindi serves as a quaint port town dominated by the tourism industry but is not overshadowed by foreign culture. It has retained its Kenyan roots, local history…

The beautiful attractions in Watamu make it a beautiful, underrated location where you combine archaeological sites dating back hundreds of years with lush forests home to elephants, sandy beaches and coral gardens. The small but beautiful coastal town is situated just over 100km north of Mombasa, and less than 30 minutes from Malindi, featuring a shoreline of wonder and a lifestyle driven by harmony with nature and an unbreakable connection between the residents. Here, the metropolitan chaos of Nairobi and Mombasa are forgotten, and a calm excitement settles in.  The shoreline is arranged in different bays and beaches, namely Garoda Beach, Turtle Bay, Blue Lagoon Bay, Watamu Bay and Jacaranda beach, all protected as part of…

For centuries, tea has graced the tables of humanity: fuelling wars but also bonding societies in a quest for the crop that is packed with caffeine, theobromine, theophylline and l-theanine. However, before it became the popular beverage we know it to be today, and before Kenyan tea from lush farms became the desired treat it is, research shows that tea was not always consumed as such. It was utilised in burial rituals among Chinese royalty and then adopted other uses, like dowry payment for aristocrats around 640 A.D.  A thousand years later, in the 1600s, the buds would land on the British Isles, finding their way into daily culinary preferences…

I grew up in an extraordinary situation where visiting different national parks around the country was the norm. Whether with family or through school trips, I found myself surrounded by wildlife at least once a year. In fact, it would be safe to say that going to national parks is to Kenyans is what Disneyland is to Americans or going to the beach is for Australians. It’s part of the lifestyle.  Driving through (or walking through if you’re lucky!) acres of lush savannah at sunrise or sunset is surreal experience. It’s one my favourite ways to connect with nature. The very essence of such an adventure is find harmony with…

Let’s talk about my home! It’s time get the perfect local guide to Nairobi from someone who lived there for 18 years. Kenya is special. It is one of the most dynamic destinations in Africa, and its capital city, Nairobi – a place often overshadowed by the country’s beautiful beaches and fascinating national parks – is a magical mix of metropolitan, cultural and natural wonder.  For those lucky enough to call it home, Nairobi brings a sense of pride and patriotism like I’ve never seen as the city flaunts an endless amount of history, culture and tradition along with immense natural beauty you cannot escape. Amid its bustling setting, you…

Nearly a decade since my visit, this beautiful African archipelago has remained one of my favourite travel destinations and so, I am incredibly excited to share with you some of top-rated attractions in Seychelles. A country consisting of 115 islands, and known mostly for its pristine, white beaches, Seychelles is one the most scenic places on Earth. I am not exaggerating. In fact, Anse Lazio on Praslin ranked second on Forbes’s 50 best beaches list in 2017 due to its crystal-clear water, abundance of coconut palm trees and granite boulders which create something even better than paradise. Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue also ranked seventh on Harper Bazar’s 2020 list of the 40 best beaches in…