Kenya

THE LONGEST SWIMMING POOL IN THE WORLD ???????

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 […]

Sleeping In Swahili Style – African Round Hut With Makuti Roof

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 […]

Monkey Business On The Kenya Coast

“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 […]

When People Forget Who They Are

This article is written by Guest Writer Steve – Head of Media at Home Of Transformation – H.O.T., Nairobi, Kenya. I’m excited to introduce you to Steve; our new weekly KENYAN Guest Author. Steve grew up as an adopted child (You can read his BIO at the base of this article) and knows firsthand what it […]

Encouraging Children To Give Them A Future

Mentoring Children: With the Youths in Mind This article is written by Guest Writer Steve – Head of Media at Home Of Transformation – H.O.T., Nairobi, Kenya. I’m excited to introduce you to Steve; our new weekly KENYAN Guest Author. Steve grew up as an adopted child (You can read his BIO at the base of […]

Travel Troubled Times In Tanzania – How It All Ended

“The room is pitch black as I wake to the sounds of my son violently throws up in his sleep at 2:00 a.m. We are in the middle of a power blackout, in the middle of the night, in the middle of the suburbs of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, Africa. It’s two hours before […]

The Busy Travellers Perfect African Safari

Do you have a ‘bucket list’ of places you want to travel to and things you want to see and do in this wide and wonderful world? If you are a busy person; live the business or executive life; only have a day stopover on your flight; have a sporting or team commitments; or health […]

Salubrious Swanky Safari – Nairobi Kenya

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 […]

Stressed – Come And Relax In An African Paradise

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 […]

How Muslims live on an African Island – Lamu Island

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 […]

Stepping Back In Time on Lamu Island

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 […]

Lounging In The Lap Of Luxury On Lamu Island

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 […]