When one of the owners of the Karel T-Lounge heard that I was going to review it, he asked …
Running Wild at the Safaricom Marathon
Of all my athletic pursuits in school, long-distance running was unquestionably my least favourite. One year, in an effort …
Memories and Musings from a Nairobi Hospital Bed
‘Is this a hospital or a hotel?’ my seven-year old son, Andreas, said, as his eyes opened wide as …
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Nairobi Celebrates the International Day of Yoga
Good morning! If you are in Nairobi and haven’t made plans for this Sunday, here’s a suggestion. Today there …
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A Sobering Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial
A few weeks ago I wrote about my recent trip to Kigali, and briefly mentioned my visit to the …
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Kigali’s Colourful Hotel and Convention Centre
As you approach Kigali’s international airport, you immediately get a sense of why Rwanda is referred to as le …
Close Encounters with Hyenas in Ol Pejeta
Over the last few weeks we’ve been hosting some family from the UK for Easter, and last Sunday’s article …
The Best of Times in the Masai Mara
The man said to the waiter at lunch, ‘Can we have some raw meat this evening?’ I was taken …
Vegetarian Delights at Nairobi’s Haandi
Like a true fox I am a carnivore. But a long time ago I learnt that vegetarian food need …
Revisiting Evelyn Waugh’s ‘A Tourist in Africa’
Last Sunday afternoon I was at a loss about what I was going to do for this week’s Going …
