Day 1: New Territories – Tuen Mun Centre Take it easy on the first day and appreciate Hong Kong by strolling in the Tuen Mun Center found in the New Territories region. This area is famous for its many markets, malls, amazing architecture, and street food. Starting here will help you come to terms with…
I have a love-hate relationship with cities. Sometimes, actually most times, cities are too much. On the other hand, they stir my mind in the craziest of ways. I live for architecture and art, which is what most cities provide. That out of the way, Hong Kong remains one of my favourite cities. It is…
This post is inspired by, among other things, something that happened a few weeks back. I am standing outside my Airbnb (was most likely waiting for someone, or chilling… or whatever). A guy comes at me, does not say hello or anything. Here’s how it went: Him: Do you speak English? Me: (Bewildered) Barely Him:…
Happy New Year! I have never been more eager to end a year. Don’t get it twisted: I love my birthday. However, having the toughest year ever makes one look forward to it with eagerness and an urgency of sorts. That, and the fact that I had never been to Lamu. Visiting Lamu Island I…
Now, this post is mainly for those in their 20s and 30s but are out there living like they are 70. Relax. There will always be time to be everything you ever wanted to be. Even though you are nowhere near where you thought you would be at your current age, relax. Even though other…
How to find cheap flights It can be quite intimidating to plan a trip. Choosing a flight (s) that does not leave a dent in your account can be a daunting task, but it is well worth it. The first time I booked an international flight was not pleasurable. While there exist many resources online,…
I am writing about this because: I’m very angry I’m African I have your attention I do not have the emotional capability to keep answering every single message on the same. Few weeks ago, 11 Thai kids were stuck in a cave. The world stopped. The sigh of relief was almost tangible after the end…
I fell. I fall a lot. Okay. Let’s start this from the beginning. Hiking is one of those things that I will probably not grow tired of, and most definitely not outgrow. There is that indescribable satisfaction that comes with knowing you started something and successfully completed it. There is one of the reasons we…
Before planning your trip, there’s a lot of factors to consider. Do you have time? For those who do 9-5, that would mean asking for a leave of absence and all that. Do you have money? Most people have to save up for any trip they hope to take. Where should I go? Everybody asks…
Having a blog often means deciding which stories one’s gonna share and which they won’t. I’ll share some with you because it’s important. I have met people who have given up on the human race, making them incapable of trusting. Honestly, that’s mostly a bad thing. There are so many good people in this world,…
Nigeria is not a popular tourist destination. They don’t even know the potential their country has here tourism is concerned. They meaning Nigerian leaders. When I heard that Kenyans no longer needed a visa to the country, I blindly said I was going to be there for the New Years. Well, here I am. One…
First post I’m doing this year. Well, at least on the blog. Hey! How’s everyone doing? Hope you’re all having a wonderful start to this amazing year. Last year was many things to me. It was the hardest yet the one where I achieved many important things. The many challenges I had to deal with…
Looking for road trip ideas in Kenya especially now that the holidays are here? Well, I got you. These will cover some of the least visited yet very authentic places in the country. In no particular order, here are some of the road trip destinations you should check out! Road trip to Nyeri County; #19…
Everybody now knows I love Morocco. It is one of those countries where I did not struggle to fit in; I had the ultimate the experience. The highlight of my trip? Snail soup. The people. Okay, it was the hammam. I cannot decide. Here’s how my hammam experience went down. What is a hammam? It…
People are finally realizing that the wilderness is a necessity, and that going to the mountains is synonymous to going home. For me, the Usambara Mountains is like that lost rib. Sometimes home is overrated. Here’s where it all started: A friend and I were planning to getaway for a few days. Strange cuz it…