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A reflective walk along River Tana reveals a living landscape where memory, rhythm and everyday human activity flow together, reshaping how the river is seen and understood.
In the drylands of northern Kenya, survival is a careful, measured dialogue between people, animals, and land, where every movement, pause, and silence carries meaning.
War in the Middle East is disrupting global aviation and tourism flows, and the ripple effects are already being felt in Kenya’s travel and hospitality sectors.
Living beneath the Ngong Hills, the writer reflects on how climbing only a few of the seven ridges has become a quiet lesson in endurance, humility and perspective.
Magical Kenya Open cast fresh light on the dramatic and little-known history of the 90-year-old course linked to author Karen Blixen and early colonial Nairobi.
Kenyan tourists touring Greece experienced a rich blend of biblical history in Corinth, cultural landmarks in Athens, the scenic Corinth Canal, and the atmosphere at Olympiacos F.C.’s stadium.
Nairobi Arboretum offers a restorative escape from city life, where families, students, and individuals connect with nature, community, and themselves under century-old trees.
Lawyer turned travel curator Njeri Gachuhi shared how founding The Travelling Wakili has helped women and young professionals pursue intentional travel across Kenya and beyond.
A nostalgic look at Nairobi’s transformation from swampy outpost to global city traces the 1931 founding of the Fairview Hotel by Rosina Emily Taws and its evolution into a heritage landmark.
A return hike to Lake Elementaita’s Sleeping Warrior becomes a quiet journey through history, landscape and solitude within the vast Soysambu Conservancy.
From a small railway outpost to the global entertainment capital, Las Vegas captivates visitors with its spectacle, immersive experiences, and endless indulgence.
As passenger numbers from Africa grow, global airlines are embracing African-inspired meals as a way to connect with travellers, showcase culture and stand out in a competitive aviation market.
In glamping, guests enjoy resort-style amenities such as WiFi, jacuzzis and fully equipped gyms, services once unheard of in traditional tourism, where game drives were the core activity.
Many Nairobi residents are expected to forgo travel, as the long-held tradition of visiting upcountry homes or taking holiday trips has become increasingly unaffordable but can explore Nairobi.
The study analysed more than 50 major cities worldwide, ranking them based on the volume of Instagram posts, New Year travel search interest, safety ratings and average weather conditions.
A journey through Taita Taveta and Kakamega Forest becomes a poignant reminder that travel is about listening, remembering, and connecting with places that speak in silence.
The Embassy of Italy in Nairobi has launched the tenth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World with an inaugural exhibition of historic Italian menus, cultural showcases, and wine tastings.
Kenya’s festive season offers a rich tapestry of coastal escapes, desert adventures, western cultural gems, and wildlife wonders, making travel accessible, diverse, and rejuvenating for everyone.
A family adventure to Hell’s Gate National Park turns into a breathtaking mix of cycling, geology, Maasai legends and awe as two young girls experience Kenya’s raw, living landscape up close.
Through a six-day journey with Kenya’s Camel Caravan, a moving pilgrimage along the Ewaso Nyiro River that unites communities in song, struggle, and hope to save their vanishing lifeline.
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