I am sure you have heard of Mombasa, but did you know it was an island? No? I didn’t either. Nor did I know it had a checkered past. But when we visit Old Mombasa Town we soon discover its ancient history. We sadly left the south coast of Kenya by taxi, where we had been […]
If you are looking for an utterly fabulous place to take a relaxing break where you are pampered and treated like family, look no further. Kinondo Kwetu is a huge old African regal homestead on the south coast of Kenya, and it means ‘Home Away From Home’, and it is just that. We spent several days […]
” Where’s my dinner tonight ?” asks Explorason. To most, this may not seem like such an odd question, but here on the Kenya Coast where we are staying is quite unique and creative. And most meals are served somewhere new and different. So when Explorason asks “Where’s my dinner tonight?” it means we […]
We are off to stay on an island where everything is different. Our arrival is different for starters – we make our way at low tide via a tractor and trailer – through the sea channel as the salt water laps at the giant wheels. Off to the side, a clan of baboons is feasting […]
22 KIDS WHOSE TRAVELS ARE SUPER INSPIRING “The common factor with all these traveling kids is the desire to experience everything our marvelous world has to offer. And the best news is that it’s never too late (or early) to start.” …. quotes Erin Bender. Read more about these incredible kids who all travel the […]
The coast of Kenya is nothing like I expected. Nothing! But I had no idea what I was expecting – all I know is it excels every conceivable expectation. As we drive along, we head in through a natural reserve and emerge right on the beach, I think how my perception of Kenya was so […]
So many times we are asked… How did you decide to travel? What did you do to make it happen? Was it difficult? I am here to tell you Single Parents can travel and here is how I did it … 10 steps for single parents to travel with their kids This is the first […]
We have arrived! It has been Kenya all the way, and here is why. The Kenya south coast has been a dream place we have both wanted to visit for a very long time. In fact, both Explorason and I each had our own individual nighttime dream, and saw similarly what we think was the […]
The last two weeks or so has seen spending quite a lot of time in two capital cities. The first was Kampala, Uganda. I was driving a large 4WD we had hired from Expedient Car Hire (loved their service and great rates) in crazy Kampala traffic, and with Explorason being a magnificent navigator. Somehow he would manage […]
How long For exactly one year we took a very, very long road trip. A road trip that leads us along the ‘Road Less Travelled’ – which is by far my favorite way to travel as we meandered along many back roads, through lovely villages. With Explorason by my side as the perfect traveling companion, […]
“These seven families will change how you think about taking your kids on the road” Here in this photograph, you see three world traveling families – The Kings, The Benders and The Johnston’s – that, of course, is us on the end! Today we are pleased that we have been included in an article by Erin Bender in the highly […]
Budgeting for long-term travel is a very important part of preparing for your trip. There are so many areas that need to be addressed before you embark on your journey, and this article featured on Discavo Travel Magazine is a must read for anyone planning to travel. Deciding on how you will travel, for how […]
