The call came. Like the first call of the cuckoo in England, Bob Dewar’s mobile call is the reminder …
A Weekend at the Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Tales of riverside campsites, crystal-clear springs and waterfalls had recently elevated Shaba to the top of my list of …
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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Sunday Brunch at Nairobi’s Radisson Blu
If you’re reading this in Nairobi, and you haven’t made any plans for the day, I’ve got a suggestion …
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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Local Ocean Conservation: Protecting Sea Turtles in Watamu
A young Hawksbill turtle was presented to us in an old green bucket, by a group of fishermen in …
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High Lunch in the Mövenpick, Nairobi’s Newest Posh Hotel
It made me miss the wedding of Harry and Meghan. But it was worth it. Anyway, I couldn’t miss …
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Gorillas in Our Midst: Trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park
‘Mah-mmmmm’. Our guide, Bernice, offers a throaty call into the forest. A clump of bushes suddenly shakes in the …
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