Sunniva and Ylva were off from school, and Beatrice was craving a long weekend out of town, so what better option than wonderful Lake Nakuru National Park, less than a three-hour drive from Nairobi (under…
Chasing Waterfalls in Sipi Valley
Sipi Valley in Uganda is about as far off the beaten track as you can get. If you’ve even heard about the place, then you probably already share my affinity for pioneer tourism! The tourism…
Jinja: Source of the Nile, Lure of Explorers
Jinja is located right where Lake Victoria flows into the river Nile. Founded by British settlers in 1901, the past and present of this tiny city are centered on its relationship with the world’s longest…
Kenya’s delightful North Coast – Exploring Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, and Mambrui
The historic town of Malindi, along with neighboring Mambrui, Watamu, and Kilifi, offers a very different vibe from Mombasa further south. With pristine beaches and calm, warm waters protected by coral reefs, an abundance of…
Zanzibar – Beach Bliss on the Spice Island
From a backpacker haven to an upscale destination When I first visited Zanzibar in 2002, the island was a backpacker’s paradise way off the beaten track for most other tourists. Nungwi, the #1 hotspot for…
Colombo – A Quick Tour of a Small City (Sri Lanka Part 5)
We had a fast car this time, so the ride to from Galle to Colombo was a breeze. We arrived in the early afternoon, at the Mandarina Colombo Hotel. Mandarina Colombo Hotel This centrally located,…
Sri Lanka Vacation Part 1 – Nairobi-Colombo in 11 hours
Sri Lanka means the Resplendent Island. A fitting name for this paradise on Earth. This vibrant cultural melting pot is as friendly and welcoming as it is lush and beautiful. The cultural and historic wealth…
Nairobi, a city of endless roadworks
Kenya is bustling with roadworks at the moment. Nairobi is leading from the front. With the promise of great highways soon, however, comes utter chaos now. Every other major road seems to be under construction…
Restaurants in Diani – Culinary Exploration on the Beach
Diani is a far calmer, more pleasant alternative to the bustling beaches right north of Mombasa. Still, the place is far more energetic than pristine, quiet beaches of neighboring Tiwi.
In addition to numerous beach resorts, Diani is also home to a great number of excellent restaurants.
St. Thomas Royal Palm – not there yet!
I like describing places as hidden gems. Probably because that is what we look for. St. Thomas Royal Palm might soon be one. For now, in gem analogies, it is an uncut one. Well, hidden…