Hello my lovely readers! So as you may have noticed, this week’s post hasn’t been up yet. This is all M’s fault! He surprisingly took me out for a short holiday (as if i’m complaining hehe). This is not only totally sweet of him, but it’s the perfect opportunity to get more content for you … [Read more…]
The population of northern white rhino in Kenya and in the world is 3 (two females and one male). Yes, the total number left can be counted on one hand. These wonderful big animals have been decimated by poaching for decades, but in Kenya the fight is on to save the species against all odds. The … [Read more…]
So why the name Sugarcane? At first I didn’t make the connection, then it hit me, what was the biggest export of the Caribbean islands back in the day? Sugarcane. But then again, i may be wrong. Located at Garden City, Sugarcane does Caribbean classics with exuberance. Jerk chicken, curry goat, escovitch fish and ox-tail … [Read more…]
I recently did a piece on Victoria falls and it got me thinking, not much has been said about Kenya’s waterfalls….and boy are they beautiful, and stunning, and scenic. Surely worth a visit! Sheldrick Falls Located at Shimba Hills National Reserve, Sheldrick Falls is a 21 m high fall with a natural plunge pool. One … [Read more…]
Haggling is a sport in Kenya. It is an art form best performed with massive gestures and a cheeky smile. But either way, part of the street market experience is haggling over prices. Even the smallest item needs arguing over. But in reality it is all in good spirit and the Nairobi markets are highly … [Read more…]
Where Location: Cape Town, South Africa Height: 3,563ft above sea level Facts Table mountain is a flat-topped mountain that is featured in the Flag of Cape town and other local government insignia. The original name of Table Mountain was Howrikwaggo which means ‘mountain in the sea’ or ‘sea mountain’. Table Mountain is over 260 million years … [Read more…]
So, as many of you know, i’m not a food-court-meal type of person. I find food courts, well, sorry if i offend anyone, overpriced and bland. But recently on a short jaunt to Garden City, the hunger pangs hit and i thought, what the hell, imma buy me some lunch. Best decision ever! And the … [Read more…]
Being on safari is is one of the best trips you can take but packing for a safari can be a challenge. So while roughing it up on safari Kenya, here are some useful tips. Clothes Safaris tend to be quite dusty, so khakis are obvious choices when it comes to concealing the dust. Comfortability … [Read more…]