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 …
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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“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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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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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 …
Best Travel Movies Besides travel quotes and adventure books, travel movies are a great source of inspiration and a good way to get entertained. Every time I watch travel-related movies, the urge to move builds up and the feeling of packing my backpack and go on adventure kicks in. As much as some of these …
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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 …