Travel Tales
Here are interesting travel tales that are a product of being a rambling writer. Enjoy!
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Kayaking In The Benagil Cave, Portugal
Along the coast of the quaint fishing village of Benagil, within the gorgeous town of Carvoeiro, lies a remarkable collection of unique sea caves rising from the cool Atlantic waters. The picturesque setting is one of the most notable of the Algarve region in Portugal, and the grand Benagil Cave with its natural skylight is the highlight. Sometimes referred to as the Benagil Cathedral because of the various arches it forms, this imposing rock formation in its beautiful shades of brown and yellow is a reminder of the power of nature and the everlasting beauty of our planet. So, it is no surprise that kayaking in the Benagil Cave is one the…
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First Time Travelling Abroad: Travellers Share Their Stories
The first time travelling abroad, out of your hometown, or the first time you retain a memory of travelling, can be daunting, thrilling, overwhelming, and life changing. It truly is a moment that can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. The first time I fully remember travelling aboard was when I flew to the U.K., aged 5, and was fortunate to explore all the childlike wonders of London and Cardiff in the summer. Prior to this, my vague recollections of any kind of holiday were to the sandy beaches of Mombasa and Malindi. So, as I stepped out of the cab and on to the busy streets of London,…
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Luxury Afternoon Tea In London
Indulging in luxury afternoon tea is one of the most popular cultural experiences in London – but is it worth the money? Tea is ingrained in British culture, and hi-tea is an event that dates back almost as far back as the introduction of the drink to island itself. Over 150 years after the seventh Duchess of Bedford began serving a meal between lunch and dinner, the concept of afternoon tea has become a norm in England and many other parts of the world. What’s not to love about tasting warm beverages and delicious finger foods in cosy or elegant environments? Truthfully though, I never did care much for having…
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The Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Here is everything you need to know about the magic of the Van Gogh Immersive Experience. London has so much to offer travellers. Whether the city reminds you of stunning cafes, expansive parks, fantastic architecture, bustling nightlife, or more traditional attractions such as the London Eye, this lively metropolis never leaves anyone bored. However, with that comes anxiety and feeling overwhelmed about what you must explore, especially if you don’t live in or around the area. What also doesn’t help is the fact that many attractions are seasonal. A travel guide to London would be an endless list of opportunities and simultaneous confusions, so I am not even going to…
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10 Days In Hotel Quarantine In The UK
So here I am, lying on the bed of my quarantine hotel room in the UK for ten days. When I left England in March to go back home and visit my parents, the thought of Kenya going on the U.K red list did not cross my mind. How could it? Most African nations have been dealing with the pandemic better than western countries. While the continent is battling with the worst of the South African variant, death rates are low, and there’s no denying that swift action prevented a doomsday event, as witnessed in Italy, Brazil, the USA, the U.K and India. Kenya, for example, implemented lockdown as early…
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More Bruise Than Cruise: The Environmental Impact Of Cruise Ships
Cruises have been a popular vacation style for decades. With ultimate food and drinks, various activities for all ages and award-winning shows conveniently in one place, what’s not to love? Well as it turns out, a lot. The glamour of this experience often overshadow the dangerous environmental impact of cruise ships in an already vulnerable world. The truth is, environmentalist or not, there is no denying the severe threats we are facing as our actions continue to exacerbate global warming, wreaking havoc on our extremely delicate planet, and cruise ships are not helping the problem. The greatest environmental impact of cruise ships often regards their impact on our waterways and…
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Up, Up and Away: A Hot Air Balloon Ride In Kenya
Let’s be honest, most people don’t want to wake up at 3AM for anything. I sleep at that time more often than I wake up. However, if someone suggests waking up in the wee hours of the morning for a hot air balloon ride over the Kenyan savannah, I would do it a thousand times over. Trust me, it’s worth it. Its one the most exciting and unique ways to take on an African safari. So what’s it like taking a hot air balloon ride over the spectacular landscapes of Kenya? Read on to find out! I awake to a sky dressed in a million shimmers dancing around a delicate…
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Experiencing Snowfall For The First Time
To see something for the first time, is to see it in its purest and most magical form of beauty. That’s how I felt experiencing snowfall for the first time. While I have experienced settled snow before, I had never experienced snowfall and have it settle inches high all at once until just a few days ago. It is a tale as old as time, but I did not know what it was like to walk through thick layers of snow while it fell from the sky and covered everything in sight to create a breath-taking wonderland. I woke to darkness, but the stars had disappeared, and moonlight only lingered.…
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The Immorality Of Zoos and Aquariums
When I was around eight years old, I wrote a piece about everything I thought was wrong with zoos, and over a decade later, my thoughts may be more refined and researched, but on the surface, have not changed. Whether or not you want to hear this, the harsh truth is that zoos and aquariums are not worth the moral cost and are incredibly damaging to mature. Bars have been replaced by glass, but the cruelty is constant and unchanging. I attribute my views a lot to where I grew up. Kenya has its fair share of problems under capitalist pressures and a constant need for development, fallen prey to poaching…
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How I Felt Travelling During A Pandemic
Since March I have genuinely only left my home twice a week, once for a weekly shop and the second time, to exercise. Even after several restrictions were lifted in July and restaurants and local travel reopened, I did not have a desire or the comfort level to change my routine. Travelling during a pandemic just felt strange and unusual. That was until last weekend. My parents and I finally booked a trip to Naivasha so we could spend quality time together before I returned to university. Packing a vacation bag for the first time since December 2019 was exciting, but I was also incredibly anxious on the days leading up…
