Can I begin by stating how much in awe I am of medical science; the advancements in research and, the novel treatments. Yet for someone who has been in and out of […]
Nine things I learnt being hospitalized during the Corona pandemic
africanagirl
Foodie, travel addict and human rights activist. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes
So you want to migrate to Europe? A ‘why and how-to’ guide
For those who are already migrants. Ever been told to go back to your country? Ever been made to feel like a foreigner? An outsider even? Migrating to another country can be […]
Mourning has broken; grief in time of travel.
How does grief in time of travel feel? It feels sad, a scary lonely place you wouldn’t wish on anyone. There’s panic and the feeling that your life will […]
A few differences between life in Kenya and in the Netherlands
1) You will feel at home: You’re really home. You’re sinking your teeth into familiar food you’ve missed for so long: matumbo (cow entrails) fried tilapia, nyama choma (grilled meat), ugali (maize […]
4 ways smartphones have changed travel forever
There’s no doubt about it – smartphones have irreversibly changed the way we experience travel. They allow us to capture our favourite travel moments and share them with the entire world with […]
Love travel? Here’s a few ways to make the most of your travel experiences
It goes without saying that travel is a billion dollar industry. People travel all the time from village to town, town to city, country to country, region to region. Travelers are a […]
My hard Zanzibar experience displayed some challenges of African travel.
Every travel blogger has that one travel experience that gives them nightmarish tremors and makes them huff “Never again!” *rant alert* I’ve had a few experiences that put fear into me but […]
Beekse Bergen: An out of Africa experience in the Netherlands
So you live in Europe, and have lived here for quite a while or likely all your life. Perhaps you were born here, and this is all you’ve known. Well..Ever wanted to […]
Once upon an Airbnb..
I know people who cannot get shut-eye if there’s a stranger pottering about on their property. I think they may die of fright or of deep discomfort. They are collectors of padlocks, […]
London: Things I love and you hate about the English capital!
If I was ever to move to the United Kingdom, my choice of abode would be the outskirts of London; to places like Croydon, Reading, Dartford or even Ilford; mostly because I […]
