Is this the longest swimming pool in the world? Where is it? Read on, to find out! We are in love with Africa and in particular the coast of Kenya. We have been since our last visit in 2015, and it was for this reason that we decided to return once more to this […]
When you think of Africa, you might conjure up images of staying in a (Makuti) thatched grass roof building, with swaying coconut palm trees, monkeys scampering about, and set in lush green gardens with bright blooming vegetation. You might even imagine a uniformed Swahili staff member will warm dark skin that will greet you with […]
“Aaaaarrrrrrrhhhhhh!!!!!!!!” Explorason screams as a monkey darts out of our dressing room holding onto our bag of leftover snacks from our harrowing bus trip from Tanzania. “Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!” Monkey Business We have our room door closed, but we forgot to lock it, and this cheeky monkey has pushed the double doors open and then headed into […]
Most travelers dream of going on safari in Africa, with their head poking out of a Land-rover, or sitting in a retro truck as it bumps over the orange dust giving their backs and buttocks an African massage. But like most travelers, we found ourselves seeking a little luxury as well. We had roughed it […]
Imagine waking up in paradise on an African island to the sounds of pretty birds singing their morning song; with coconut palms gently swaying in the breeze, and the gentle lap of the ocean inlet before you. All around you is pristine white; from the floor following up the walls to the roof. And as […]
Hidden away off the north coast of Africa on the tiny island of Lamu is the small village of Kipungani. This sleepy completely Muslim settlement was once the thriving capital of Lamu Island – back when the Arabs used to trade from the north, and the Indians came from the east. In fact, it is Kenya’s oldest […]
It is a beautiful day as our speedboat heads toward the tiny capital of Lamu Island, known as Lamu. We have booked one week on Lamu Island, and are staying about 25 minutes boat ride away at Kizingoni Beach (you can read about that here). It is located directly across the mainland of Kenya on […]
Have you ever had a crazy morning? A morning where all your plans are challenged? Well, we did. We had a rather crazy morning. Mainly because the rain came pouring down, and we were due to leave Turtle Bay Club for the Malindi Airport. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but it […]
Have you ever thought about how good it would be for a child to have fun when they are learning? What a joy it would be for them to wake and to be excited about what the day holds for them? For my son, this is his life as he travels the world, and he […]
“What A Load Of Rubbish,” says Explorason as we walk into a building and inside are piles and piles of RUBBISH. Immediately before us, there are barrels of BLUE plastic waste, collected from the local beaches. Recently we stayed at Turtle Bay Club in Kenya. Whilst we were there we noticed a board that listed […]
We left the Watamu area just a week prior to our stay at Turtle Bay Beach Club on the Kenya Coast of Africa. With a few days to spare before we flew to Lamu Island, we decided we’d like to experience a resort with a Kids Club that was also ‘All-Inclusive’, and of course it needed to be […]
What happens when tourism dies? When tragedy strikes and area? When the Media and Government websites hype it up? When unnecessary risks are publicised. When warnings go out and scare the public away? What happens? Obviously, the tourists stay away. Most heed these warnings (which are often blown way out of proportion) and don’t even […]
