After weeks of talking about it, we finally set out on our road trip. With bacon butties packed and ready, coffee made and sunrise slowly showing itself on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, there were two very excited people sitting next to each other. Our first trip away together. Both of our firsts to Amboseli. The drive… Continue reading Amboseli Getaway: Tortilis Camp
Category: Travel
Zanzibar
When my bestie moved 'next door', I no longer had an excuse not to visit Zanzibar. Why was there an excuse before? Cost of the flight Cost of accommodation I didn't really know what to do in Zanzibar The Kenyan coast is beautiful so was there a need....? I have always had in my mind… Continue reading Zanzibar
A bit of 4×4 time
This was not the plan. The plan was a picnic. The idea was to drive around, spot some animals, have a drink and a bite to eat and go home at sunset. Kyle wanted an adventure. I think he got more than what he bargained for. Adventure number 1: The roads were dry and we… Continue reading A bit of 4×4 time
What to do if you have a day in Brisbane
Walk along South Bank - You can walk along the stunning board walk, past the wheel of Brisbane, through a tropical walk way and end up at a man-made beach and two swimming pools. There are toilets and locker rooms, sun beds to relax on, a life guard on duty and a restaurant and coffee… Continue reading What to do if you have a day in Brisbane
A day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Back in 2009 when I arrived in Perth, I got to touch a kangaroo. I remember my heart racing as the excitement was kicking in that I was able to touch this incredible animal. I remember my hands shaking as I knelt down on the ground to feed it. It was such a special moment… Continue reading A day at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Australia Day 26.01.18
26.01.2018 What is Australia Day? The marking of 26 January is an important date in Australia’s history and has changed over time: starting as a celebration for emancipated convicts and evolving into what is now a celebration of Australia that reflects the nation’s diverse people. Australian's celebrate Australia. They celebrate the land, the freedom, the… Continue reading Australia Day 26.01.18
Perth- Brisbane
The check in process at Perth airport was very first world for me. Too first world. There were no tellers. No people checking you in. You had to print your own boarding pass and luggage tag, and weigh your own bags. I hadn’t got a clue what to do and I had to find someone… Continue reading Perth- Brisbane
Stonebarn, Pemberton
Stonebarn, Pemberton http://www.stonebarn.com.au/ A stunning location for a wedding. When I asked the Bride how many places that they had looked at and seen before deciding on the venue, the answer was one. They knew what they wanted. They wanted to be married in a forest, and that's exactly what they got. Stonebarn has virtually… Continue reading Stonebarn, Pemberton
A Kenyan Slice of Life 