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 …
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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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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Best Kenyan Travel Blogs and Travelers Since I started writing about my backpacking trips and experiences, I have had many questions related to the travels. Some of the aspiring travelers ask about how I afford to travel, why I travel, how I manage to travel solo, where I have traveled to and a few other …
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Have you ever had a dream about Backpacking around the World or traveling in your own country?. You have probably never gone beyond the dreaming stage. Simply because you have the belief that a trip like that is way too expensive?. Today, if you ask anyone what their best hobby is, the answer is always the …
How I traveled from Nairobi, Kenya to Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe) by road and rail. Late 2016, I decided to embark on a project “Travel Africa” with an aim of traveling to all African countries. My main goal was to explore, learn and experience what makes every country unique. This journey first took me to Ethiopia, …
Traveling by TAZARA trains from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. Every day, people travel between Tanzania and Zambia. These could be people visiting their families, traders, travelers, and tourists. The fastest way to get to either of the destinations is by flight. The other option which is also faster is to use …
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Madaraka Express SGR train services between Nairobi and Mombasa. After a long wait, the Standard Gauge Railway Project Kenya is complete. The Madaraka Express SGR trains are now in operation. The distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is now reduced from 15 hours to only 4 hours 30 Minutes. Madaraka Express may not be the most magical experience …
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Booking.com Cheap hostels and lodges are by far the best accommodation choice for Backpackers and budget travelers around the world. Other than being inexpensive, they offer a sense of community and a meeting place for people from all over the world. Searching for the best hostels can be tiresome, especially given that there are so many options …
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NOTE: THIS TRAIN IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. THERE IS A NEW EXPRESS TRAIN BETWEEN NAIROBI AND MOMBASA WHICH TAKES ONLY 5 HOURS. CHECK OUT SGR MADARAKA EXPRESS TRAIN. Have you ever thought of traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa by train? Are you still planning to do it? If yes, then it’s time. Kenya’s Standard Gauge …
Nairobi to Kigali via Kampala by bus is no doubt the best and convenient means of transport for any budget traveler or backpacker. I have always wanted to take a bus trip to East African cities. The wish came to pass when a friend asked me if I can accompany them to Kigali by Bus. A …
Motorcycle road trips around Africa are always fun! A friend of mine – Dean and i embarked on journey to Tanzania via Namanga border. Before the trip, we had everything in check and ready to go the previous day. Pre-Ride Checklist. Motorcycle: – A Thorough service – TCLOCKS – Enough Fuel – Valid Motorcycle insurance …
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