Abeokuta, the former capital city of one of the few internationally recognised pre-colonial states in Africa – the Egba Government – and current capital of Ogun State, is less than an hours drive away from Lagos, yet visited by few travellers. When entering Abeokuta, the first thing one notices are the seemingly century-old low-rise buildings,…
Wining, dining and clubbing in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital city Another business trip to a new place. That’s how my I got my initial contact with Zambia in mid April this year (2012). During my first 2 trips, my knowledge of the country was basically limited to the area between the airport in Lusaka, and the…
Nanyuki is a quiet and cosy little town at the foot of Mt. Kenya. Albeit small, the place has a strong international presence. It is clean and well-kept, with high-quality facilities and good infrastructure. The Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy is just a short car ride away from the town, with a stunning wildlife density and…
Alan Donovan’s African Heritage House at the edge of the National Park Alan Donovan’s African Heritage House is a hidden gem in the outskirts of Nairobi. The eye-catching building stands out on the small hill where it is located, and offers a splendid view of Nairobi National Park. He designed the building himself, inspired by…
Libreville, unknown capital city of equally unknown Gabon “Where the h*** is that?” was the first comment I got on Facebook when I mentioned my upcoming trip to Libreville and Gabon. “It’s in West Africa, right?” others asked me. Except for an American arts collector living in Mlolongo, few people seemed to know much about…
Nairobi is notorious for its jams. Unless you have your own helicopter, prepare for endless hours on the roads when visiting the city!
There is no shortage of awesome places to eat in and around Nairobi, with new additions to the culinary scene popping up almost daily. I have written quite a bit about this in previous blog posts, notably Wining and Dining in Nairobi, and City Guide to Nairobi, and according to my blog stats, readers love…
Mashujaa Day – Heroes Day: Kenya’s New National Day Today’s Mashujaa Day (Heroes Day) was a first-ever in Kenya. It used to be Kenyatta Day, dedicated to the admiration of former president Jomo Kenyatta. In all his modesty, he instituted it himself during his reign Mahujaa Day is now a National Day honoring all the…
My race against time in Mombasa was crowned with success! Having finished the most insane race against time ever, I am now back from Mombasa. The dreadful container that had overstayed at the port, is now on the road and approaching Kisumu, where it is to be delivered. Getting that container out before the deadline…
Garissa Town is the headquarters of Garissa County, and the gateway to North-Eastern Kenya. Going to Garissa by road, will initially send you through Thika Road. Perpetually jammed over the past decade, this road is currently being upgraded into a 12-lane superhighway. This prestige project of president Mwai Kibaki and his coalition partner, Prime Minister…
