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Why Taita Taveta, Kakamega should be on your travel wishlist

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.

Italy unveils 'Dining with Italy' exhibition in Nairobi

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.

Places you should visit this festive season

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.

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Inside Hell's Gate: A family ride through Kenya's living volcano

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.

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Walking for water: Six-day camel caravan saving Kenya's lifeline

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.

Why Zanzibar remains the jewel of Indian Ocean

Zanzibar, the famed “Spice Island,” blends pristine beaches, rich culture, warm hospitality, and a thriving tourism industry that was further energized by hosting the CHAN football tournament.

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Nairobi to Puntland: A journey through heat, dust, AK-47s

A journey from Nairobi to Puntland’s Burtinle town unfolds through a whirlwind of scorching winds, tense immigration encounters, heavily armed escorts, and desert road adventures.

Everything you should know before visiting Somalia

A first-hand experience flying from Kenya to Somalia.

Running for peace: A journey through eight counties

A journey across eight counties during the 2025 Peace Ultra Marathon offered the writer more than just adventure, it became a moving encounter with unity, resilience, and the human spirit.

Maasai Mara enters World Book of Records for greatest annual wildlife migration

The announcement, marks a global accolade for the iconic reserve, celebrated for hosting over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes in an awe-inspiring annual migration.

Great migration set to begin as thousands of wildebeest approach Kenya's Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara is bracing for the world-famous wildebeest migration, expected to draw over 100,000 tourists despite delays from heavy rains and rising park fees.

Tale of two worlds: Kenya begs for more visitors as Venice suffers from overtourism

Venice was one of the wealthiest cities in Europe due to its strategic location within the Mediterranean region where goods from all over the world were traded. 

Five things you need to know before visiting Zanzibar

Zanzibar remains a favourite for Kenyan tourists and investors, now requiring mandatory travel insurance, while offering rich cultural experiences and new opportunities

A first-timer's journey to Samburu

A first-time traveller’s dusty, thrilling journey to Samburu blends anxiety, wonder, and wildlife adventure into a soul-stirring experience of Kenya’s raw beauty.

Inside Mtwapa restaurant where presidents eat with bare hands

Boko Boko Restaurant in Mtwapa, a 50-year-old coastal eatery famed for its cutlery-free dining and exotic Creole and Mijikenda cuisine, has hosted presidents and continues to thrive.