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Hippie on an Adventure: Land of a Thousand Hills

“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you.” — Anthony Bourdain I hadn’t exactly planned a trip down to Rwanda until Sam mentioned that he’d wanted to head on there although I’d been […]

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Hippie on an Adventure: Magadi

How can I authentically live the beauty of a foreign place if I keep the same comfort and routine? I don’t think I’ve ever been early for a road-trip, at least the much I can recall, this time; I packed 10 minutes before we left, called Duncan, our guide, to confirm on availability at camp […]

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Hippie on an Adventure x KenyanBohemian – Vibrations of Tremors

“Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and it’s beauty.” ― Albert Einstein Pack that bag, go on that adventure… the world has a lot to give. Bend differently… behind that fear lies your greatest breakthrough. The fire in […]

Untamed Kenya. Driving through the Rift Pt. 1

THE ROAD TO LAKE NAKURU This details my trip from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and about Lake Nakuru when I get there. The trip lists information about the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita and finally culminates at the end at Lake Nakuru. So, sit back, relax and read away as I take you through […]

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Home Pt.2 – The great Rift

One of the most intrinsically shaped, beautiful and natural phenome- nons traversing through Kenya. If one was to trek through the Rift valley, they would find themselves at the northernmost point starting in Jordan, stretching across through the heart of Africa, down to the southern most point in Mozambique. Discovered by John Walter Gregory in […]

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Gin & Tonics and Khakis birthed the name ‘Brubru’

Let me start by saying that I am not saying that the Australian naturalist who discovered and named this bird either liked Gin and Tonics or wore Khakis, although I am pretty sure he did. However, as much as his imagination was wrought with creativity, so does my mind wander off to a setting equally […]

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Samburu Visuals

  “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination with reality, and instead of thinking of how things may be, see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson A recent visit to the Samburu National Reserve left me elated and amazed by the picturesque  landscapes and the great deal of game that we came across. […]

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A suitcase, a phone, and a train. Sharing my trip from Mombasa to Nairobi in 4 hours

Welcome to Mombasa’s ( actually Miritini ) terminus. But. I moved too far, too fast. Let’s draw back a little. This is Miritini. On the Map, you can see it’s way past the Mombasa International airport, and has to be reached by car or bike ( Bicycle or motorcycle ). I advise against walking to […]

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Hippie on an adventure: Elementaita and Kakamega

Ever wondered how well you’d get by traveling on public transport to different destinations on your seek for adventure? Well, we tried; not the best but its an experience totally worth it. Also reliant on luck, sometimes, or atleast the few times I’ve resorted to taking this option. You can either get a fair or […]

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Our Mini Cross-Country Road-trip

It’s not often that you get people to hop in on one of your crazy spontaneous adventures. Or at least, going by the number of times I’ve had to either cancel or find alternatives for my plans; the level of dedication by friends who promise to tag along is always on an all time low. […]