November 2011 UPDATE I have officially dropped off my passport at the South Sudan Embassy in which I will return tomorrow to pay for the actual visa. The only places where you are able to get the visa are Nairobi, Kampala, and Ethiopia. If you read the story below you will find that I had […]
Africa Travel Blog
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
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 […]
Only Token White Boy at the Club: Nairobi Edition
It was Saturday night and there was a brisk cool breeze coming out of the Serengeti in Nairobi, Kenya. How a wind stays cool for a few hundred miles is besides the point. It was pouring rain and everyone was wearing a jacket since they thought it was cold. The first question that I was […]
Visiting Nairobi, Kenya & Feeling like a Foreigner
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 […]
PLANNING MY TRIP AROUND THE WORLD: TAKING MY TALENTS TO AFRICA
My stay in Colombia has been nothing short of amazing. I have met some amazing people and experiences that I will remember forever. When I was a young chap I always use to hang out with Colombians so getting to know more about the culture and living in Colombia was definitely on my list of […]
