Abeokuta, the former capital city of one of the few internationally recognised pre-colonial states in Africa – the Egba Government – and current capital of Ogun State, is less than an hours drive away from…
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Lusaka – a guide to wining and dining!
Wining, dining and clubbing in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital city Another business trip to a new place. That’s how my I got my initial contact with Zambia in mid April this year (2012). During my first…
African Heritage
Alan Donovan’s African Heritage House at the edge of the National Park Alan Donovan’s African Heritage House is a hidden gem in the outskirts of Nairobi. The eye-catching building stands out on the small hill…
Libreville – Gabon
Libreville, unknown capital city of equally unknown Gabon “Where the h*** is that?” was the first comment I got on Facebook when I mentioned my upcoming trip to Libreville and Gabon. “It’s in West Africa,…
The Traffic Jams of Nairobi
Nairobi is notorious for its jams. Unless you have your own helicopter, prepare for endless hours on the roads when visiting the city!
Rolf’s Place
There is no shortage of awesome places to eat in and around Nairobi, with new additions to the culinary scene popping up almost daily. I have written quite a bit about this in previous blog…
Mashujaa Day
Mashujaa Day – Heroes Day: Kenya’s New National Day Today’s Mashujaa Day (Heroes Day) was a first-ever in Kenya. It used to be Kenyatta Day, dedicated to the admiration of former president Jomo Kenyatta. In…
Back from Mombasa
My race against time in Mombasa was crowned with success! Having finished the most insane race against time ever, I am now back from Mombasa. The dreadful container that had overstayed at the port, is…
