3 Places to travel to for a budget safari Spending a few weeks away on Safari sounds like a fantastic idea – and it is. Getting to grips with nature in this way is unparalleled with any other experience. Unfortunately, it’s far from cheap. Go2Africa highlight how much you can expect to spend on safari, …
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10 Travel Books That Will Inspire You Travelling is one of the most visceral educational experiences that anyone can try. Some travelers have managed to translate their own experiences onto videos and paper, allowing others to have a glimpse of the truths and insights inherent to absorbing new destinations. Here are some of the most …
How to See the World Whilst Avoiding the Common Travel Worries A lot of people say they want to go traveling, but not everyone ends up going. A lot of common worries hold people back – they’re worried about what could go wrong, rather than committing themselves. Common travel worries and mistakes can easily be …
According to the Passport Index, the Kenyan passport has a Global Power Rank of position 69. This ranking – based on the visa-free score – makes it one of the strongest passports in Africa. As of February 2018, Kenyan passport holders could visit 39 countries visa-free, get visa-on-arrival in 30 countries and required a visa to …
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Backpacking Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) Cote d’Ivoire, or the Ivory Coast, can be one of the most appealing West African nations to travelers. This is thanks to its combination of pretty beaches, inland rainforests, and interesting history. It also happens to be a country in which you can enjoy a lot of the best activities …
Nyeri County (County 19) The yearning for an adventure struck again. This time I decided to take a ride to Nyeri County and explore places close to the “city”. Having previously seen Zaina Falls (one of the most amazing waterfalls in Kenya) in 2017, I was doubtful that Nyeri would have anything different to offer. …
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Backpacking from Cape Town to Cairo Solo Taking a solo trip in many parts of Africa can be challenging. This is true, especially when you are uncertain of the political status, weather conditions or the means of transport. In this post, a solo female backpacker shares her story on how she despite all her fears backpacked …
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Say Goodbye to Hotels: 3 budget accommodation alternatives In today’s World, there so many accommodation options to choose from for your next trip. Hotels have dominated for a very long time but in the recent years, share economy has disrupted the way people stay during their travels around the world. When I travel, I rarely …
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“Let your memory be your travel bag.” ~ Aleksandr S. Sometimes back, a friend of mine and I went on a trip to Kigali, Rwanda through Kampala. The immigration process between Kenya and Uganda at Busia border was easy without any hustle. Getting into Rwanda at Katuna border was an indication of how easy it …
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The Top 50 Things to Do in Nairobi, Kenya 2018 “Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times” It’s New Year. The world is calling us to go out and explore places, to go on an adventure, to travel, to wander and to experience. Part of my New Year commitment is …
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2017 in Photos: Backpacking in Kenya, Africa and Beyond. 2017 saw me go on adventures in Kenya and Southern Africa. I backpacked to Nyeri, Machakos, Mombasa, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Below are 15 of the best pictures I took during the trips. Chinga Dam in Nyeri Kenya Chinga dam and Waterfall is …
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Picking a destination So now you are ready for your first solo trip and looking for travel tips!. You are in the right place. There are two different ways of traveling to any destination; a planned trip or an adventure trip. Some travelers plan ahead of time where they are going, why they are going …
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