‘Wow!’ I said. ’Wow!’ We were at Kew Gardens, and this moment of wonder was when we walked through …
Author: John Fox
Three Weeks, Three Countries and Two Questions
The other day, on my way back from Mogadishu, when the Immigration Officer at KIA’s Terminal 2 looked at …
The Concours: More Than A Day Out For Cars
Yes, it’s Concours time again. Next Sunday will see the running of, to give its full name, the CBA …
Going Twice Through The Blue Door
Two weeks ago, the evening before a flight to the UK to celebrate the wedding of my son, Jan, …
At Planet Picnic, Garden Restaurant and Bar
Last Saturday I got a call from Eamon Mullen. He wanted to tell me about a new restaurant he …
In Tsavo East With Some Wilful Wildlife
‘That’s the way to approach Tsavo East,’ my younger son, Jan, said. As the aircraft came down through the …
Nairobi’s Trattoria Italian Restaurant: A Survivor
‘This is the place where you can watch Nairobi life,’ the man said to his companion, as they were …
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Sampling the New Kengeles Marula in Karen
When I first interviewed Gavin Bell I asked him why he had opened his first Kengeles bar and restaurant …
The Lively Backyard of Valley Arcade
La Salumeria in Valley Arcade along Gitanga Road is one of my favourite restaurants in Nairobi. It’s been there …
