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Confessions Of A Sleepless African Safari

Confessions Of A Sleepless African Safari

The day turned out great after we spent our first day on Safari.  I was able to see The Big 5 after it was all over but there is one night that sticks out in my mind like it was yesterday.  It wasn’t when our car broke down and we arrived late or even when […]

Nairobi is Sweet. Wonderful. Chaos.

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I have been living in Nairobi for nearly two months and I cannot describe what the city is like.  Living here is similar to describing what cheesecake feels like in your mouth for the first time, you just can’t do it.  I just came back from my trip to Israel and received culture shock for […]

The Matatu Experience – Nairobi, Kenya

Riding a Matatu in Kenya is no easy task.  It can be one of the most horrible experiences in Nairobi or it can be one of the most unique things to do in the city. Figuring out exactly which Matatu to take is in a league all by itself.  There aren’t official bus stops and […]

Petting & Kissing A Giraffe – Nairobi

This is probably one of the funnest things I have done so far while living in Nairobi.  The place where you can get to pet and slobbered on by giraffes is called The Giraffe Center located roughly 12.5 miles (20 km) outside the core of Nairobi.  It was a really great experience especially since I […]

The Big 5 On My African Safari

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The Big 5 in Africa are truly amazing especially if you get within inches of animals that could tear your heart out.  “The Big 5” refers to the major animals that you want to see whenever you go on safari; Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, and Buffalo.  I had an out of world experience when I […]

Visiting Nairobi, Kenya & Feeling like a Foreigner

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Visiting Nairobi for the first time here in Kenya there was a strange feeling that came over me.  I knew that it couldn’t be the buffet I ate because it was mostly healthy food at a restaurant I have never eaten before. I always trust buffets. I have been able to blend in cities all […]

TOP 5 KENYA ATTRACTIONS

TOP 5 KENYA ATTRACTIONS

Mombasa BEACH! BEACH! BEACH! This is the Miami Beach of Kenya and also one of the main Kenya tourist attractions outside of the great migration.  Gorgeous beaches line the area like Watamu and Tiwi beach.  They even have isolated beaches like Lamu.  Did I mention the beach?  Watamu has great coral reefs providing great diving […]