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
Tag: Fun
Let’s Taco About a Party
I am one of those annoying people that love their birthday. Dec 2018 was no different. I decided to do a make-your-own taco party for two main reasons: I could organise and prepare before hand so I wasn't going to be stuck in the kitchen all night and could actually enjoy my party It caters… Continue reading Let’s Taco About a Party
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
Perth reminiscing
It had been 8 years. 8 long years since I left Perth, Australia. It had been just over 2 years that I had been planning to go back. This time for a holiday. When you go back somewhere you had been before, you think back to all the memories; to the good and to the… Continue reading Perth reminiscing
Review: The Sands at Chale Island
The Sands at Chale Island is the sister hotel to Nomads in Diani, Kenya. It's located 600 meters off the mainland. 10 km south of Diani and is the only hotel on the island. Transport to the island depends on the tide; low tide one takes a tractor, high tide it's a boat. Booking I… Continue reading Review: The Sands at Chale Island
Loisaba from the air
Located in Northen Kenya in the Laikipia Region, the Loisaba conservancy is a 56,000 acre wildlife conservancy and working ranch. The conservancy has more than 260 species of birds and 50 species of mammals and homes a very endangered species of Zebra known as Grevy’s zebra. It was hot, dry and in desperate need of… Continue reading Loisaba from the air
A Kenyan Slice of Life 