Isolated 600 meters away from the main land on the south coast of Kenya and 4 degrees south of the equator is Chale Island; a charming, romantic and exotic paradise (* and I mean paradise – heart shaped eyes!). Our trip started with a charter flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Ukunda, south coast…
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Zanzibar
Aahhh Zanzibar … I couldn’t help but be swept off my feet by your shimmering turquoise sea, powder white sand, exotic spices, largely untouched land and memorable fishing villages (*dreamyyyy) A unique and magical destination, it is one of the top African places to visit and also the birth place of my maternal grandfather (*I…
Panarea
Panarea is perhaps the most dramatically beautiful of all the islands (*no joke). Its crystal clear water, abundant sea-life, fantastic flora, gourmet restaurants, buzzy euro nightlife, haute shopping have made it a popular destination for Italy’s elegant, fashionably dressed, but understated elite (*high class and high heels!). The best way to explore the island is…
Cefalù
Next stop on our amazing Sicilian adventure was Cefalù (*the train ride along the northern coastline was simply divine). Wedged between mountains and coastline, the serene town of Cefalù is small but popular for its sandy beaches, traditional restaurants, and vibrant nightlife scene. Cobblestone narrow streets, ancient architecture, palm trees, salty air and friendly locals…
Coast
Mombasa (*I’m hoping that by now you know it’s nickname is Coast) is located on the eastern coastline of Kenya. Tropical climate, white sandy beaches, clear water, diverse marine life, world-class hotels, friendly people, great food – somebody stop me! Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city and a major trading center as it is Kenya’s…
Road Trip To Coast
Every year my family and I take a road trip down to the coast – a very Kenyan reference to Mombasa, the second largest city in Kenya and my father’s birth place. (*yes, dad would rather live here but it’s way too humid for my mother’s hair) The road is long, hot and dusty taking…
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