17 articles tagged with kenya
The chaotic symphony of Nairobi's streets might initially overwhelm your senses, but don't let that—or misconceptions about cost—keep you from exploring Kenya's fascinating capital. Having navigated my fair share of supposedly 'expensive' destinations on modest budgets (my insurance salary only...
When I first visited Nairobi two decades ago as a logistics consultant, my culinary experiences were limited to hotel restaurants and quick business lunches. Returning now as a student of urban planning, I've discovered a city in the midst of...
The first time my running shoes touched the rust-colored dirt paths winding through Eldoret, I understood why this place produces marathon legends. The air here at 2,100 meters feels different—thinner yet somehow more nourishing, like the perfect thread tension on...
When most travelers think of Mombasa, images of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters immediately come to mind. But during my recent diplomatic assignment in Kenya, I discovered that this coastal paradise offers far more than just picture-perfect postcards and lazy...
The juxtaposition never ceases to fascinate me: a metropolis of gleaming skyscrapers and bustling commerce where giraffes and lions roam freely just minutes from downtown. Nairobi defies conventional urban planning theories I've studied, offering a rare synthesis where wilderness and...
After nearly a dozen visits to Kenya's vibrant capital over the past fifteen years, I've watched Nairobi transform from a city travelers merely passed through en route to safaris into a destination worthy of extended stays. My husband and I...
Standing on the wooden jetty at Lamu's harbor, the afternoon sun warming my face as dhows glided across the azure waters, I felt that familiar thrill of stepping into a place where time moves differently. After years in diplomatic service...
The juxtaposition of Nairobi's metropolitan energy against the timeless expanse of the Maasai Mara creates what I consider Kenya's most profound travel narrative. After two decades of traversing this remarkable transition—from skyscrapers to acacia-dotted horizons—I've refined the journey into an...
The morning light breaks through the acacia trees as a giraffe silhouettes against Nairobi's skyline—a surreal juxtaposition that perfectly encapsulates what makes Kenya's capital so photographically compelling. Having documented landscapes from the Himalayas to the Australian Outback, I've rarely encountered...
As I stepped off the plane at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the familiar scent of Nairobi—a curious blend of jacaranda blossoms, diesel, and the distant promise of wilderness—welcomed me back to a city I've visited no fewer than seven times...
When my quality control inspection schedule included a two-week stint at a manufacturing facility outside Nairobi last winter, I immediately recognized the opportunity hiding in plain sight. Kenya in January offers the perfect combination: fewer tourists, incredible wildlife viewing during...
The first time I stepped foot in Nairobi nearly a decade ago, it changed the trajectory of my life. That initial safari experience pulled me from the brink of corporate burnout and sparked what would become a lifelong love affair...
The first time I landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the cacophony of honking matatus and the vibrant street energy hit me with the same intensity as mile 20 of a marathon – overwhelming yet exhilarating. I'd come to Kenya...
When most travelers think of Nakuru, Kenya, the iconic images of pink flamingos dotting Lake Nakuru's alkaline shores immediately come to mind. But here's what three years of exploring East Africa has taught me—Kenya's water landscapes extend far beyond the...
There's something magical about watching your child's eyes widen as they spot their first giraffe in the wild—not through a screen or behind zoo barriers, but freely roaming its natural habitat. That moment happened for me last month when I...
