2021-08-09 06:20
The best places to visit in Nanyuki have spread further afield than the shepherd’s huts and old stone buildings of the town itself. While Nanyuki has some excellent restaurants and pla… Read More
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British mum of 3 living in Kenya waxes lyrical about parenting, Kenya and Nairobi and the benefits of gin to make it all make sense. Reviews of countrywide places and restaurants with an emphasis on looking at it from a mums point of view. Plus how parenting abroad presents you with the same set of problems as back home and a whole host of new ones
2021-07-22 08:12
Mombasa is a belching, burping beachside city that is at least 800 years old. Ancient, handsome, steamy, rotten, dusty and tumultuous. Rich and poor, old and new, fight for space between the… Read More
2021-07-08 06:44
The Sands at Chale Island Resort is a tiny private island located off a remote part of the Kenyan coast. Just 15 acres of pristine beach, sacred mangrove forest and indigenous flora. Chale I… Read More
2021-06-29 09:44
Scuba diving in Kenya is among the best in the world. It is also one of the diving communities best-kept secrets. Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline, fronts 230 kilometr… Read More
2021-06-21 08:28
A Kenyan safari is the ultimate bucket list adventure. Kenya is synonymous with safari. Kenyan wildlife is the lifeblood of this country, from the beauty of the Maasai Mara and its red-clad… Read More
2021-06-16 08:24
The best hotels in Nairobi and the best areas to stay in. A recommended list for business travellers and tourists.
The post best hotels in Nairobi – what’s hot and what’s… Read More
2021-06-14 10:40
24 hours in Nairobi is enough time to kiss a giraffe, feed a baby elephant and eat a 5-star meal. Or spend the morning scouring antique shops, the afternoon shopping for curios and the eveni… Read More
2021-06-03 08:29
My husband likes stuff. He likes it a lot And he is always wanting more. Every few years he develops…
The post A story about always wanting more and finding happiness. appeared first… Read More
2021-06-02 10:32
Looking for a spa in Nairobi? Kenya’s capital city has a multitude of pampering palaces, the trick is finding the…
The post The Best Spa in Nairobi – 7 top picks appeared… Read More
2021-05-18 15:28
I love Kenya clothes. I love the ladies at the coast who wrap themselves in different brightly coloured Kitenge, one…
The post Kenya Clothes – 14 designers to watch out for appe… Read More
2021-04-30 08:24
It has been a long time since I’ve blogged about being an expat. Expat life with its challenges and joys…
The post Lingering somewhere between going back and moving forward appe… Read More
2021-04-14 10:28
Vipingo Ridge sits a world apart from the rest of Kenya. A manicured estate where zebra pose prettily on pristine…
The post Vipingo Ridge Kenya: all you need to know appeared first on… Read More
2021-03-31 05:31
I can’t begin to count how much money I’ve lost transferring salaries between the UK, South Africa and Kenya over…
The post Expat Money Transfers – sending money to… Read More
2021-03-16 15:58
Kenyan’s love camping and with good reason, Kenya has some of the most awe-inspiring places to camp in the world.…
The post Kenya Camping: the 2021 guide on where to buy camping… Read More
2021-03-15 10:06
There are two types of camping in Kenya. The one where you pack up your car head into the bush…
The post Lake Elementaita Camping – 5 best campsites appeared first on The Expat… Read More
2021-03-02 17:16
Take one of these day trips from Nairobi and you can find yourself on top of a volcano, at the…
The post 15 Best day trips from Nairobi appeared first on The Expat Mummy Read More
2021-02-22 10:32
If you drive north from Nairobi, past the cement tower blocks of Thika, past the Delmonte pineapple farms, and follow…
The post The best Nanyuki Hotels and Lodges appeared first on Th… Read More
2021-02-11 11:50
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya. Land of the big 5, sun-soaked safaris and the endless beaches of the…
The post 12 best 5 Star Hotels In Nairobi appeared first on The Expat Mummy… Read More
2021-02-02 09:47
Obtaining a Kenya Visa online is a simple process via the evisa Kenya portal. The Kenya visa application process for…
The post Evisa Kenya & obtaining a Kenya visa online appeared… Read More
2021-01-25 15:14
If you are searching for a safari-style camp within an hour of Nairobi city, then Swara Acacia Lodge is your…
The post Swara Acacia Lodge – a Nairobi weekend getaway appeared fi… Read More
2021-01-21 09:08
In a city of 4 million people, there is a Nairobi restaurant to suit everyone. Nothing it seems can stop…
The post 21 of the best restaurants in Nairobi appeared first on The Expat Mu… Read More
2021-01-21 06:55
5 best bars in Nairobi for a cocktail with a view. City or suburbs Nairobi has some fabulous bars for sundowner cocktails.
The post 8 of the best rooftop bars in Nairobi appeared first on T… Read More
2021-01-07 11:13
So, in 2021, I claim back The Expat Mummy. I will still write travel blogs, I will still distill all the knowledge of my journeys and experiences and write honest accounts of each, but I'll… Read More
2020-12-05 06:59
Kenya is a country of such diversity that it can be hard to narrow down the options. While many tourists follow the well worn path from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, you are really limiting yo… Read More
2020-11-17 06:00
Amboseli National Park is glorious and great, a compact park stuffed with sights so stunning we frequently stopped the car just to gape at the mother nature’s fabulous creations. This… Read More
2020-11-10 06:28
A guest post by Marvin Murphy I am slipping into middle age. I was recently invited to go fly fishing in Mount Kenya National Park. Not long ago this would have been politely but firmly turn… Read More
2020-11-03 08:41
It can be hard to find the best hotel in Mombasa. Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya, a vibrant coastal city bordered by tropical coastline and just an hour from the world famous sa… Read More
2020-10-27 06:30
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The post Where to shop in Nairobi – the best Nairobi shopping appeared first on Live Travel Kenya Read More
2020-10-24 10:51
The forest and rivers surrounding the Trout Tree Nanyuki Restaurant offer an otherworldly ambience. In the middle of the long rains the restaurant and its grounds were cloaked in mist, the r… Read More
2020-10-18 05:21
Emigrating is one of the most stressful life events you will have, and what to pack for a move abroad should be a key consideration. When moving to Kenya a carefully thought out packing list… Read More
2020-10-18 05:05
Breakfast is indisputably my favourite meal of the day, so hunting out the best breakfast in Nairobi was one of the first things I did when I moved here. Nothing gives me so much pleasure as… Read More
2020-10-11 14:01
Kenya at Christmas is a lark, it’s all sunshine, sand and song, but what we give in festive spirits we do somewhat miss out on in Christmas gifts. It can be tough shopping for gifts fo… Read More
2020-10-07 06:17
In Nairobi there are areas which have a higher percentage of expats. Whether you want to move to Nairobi to get away from the trappings of Western civilazation or are looking for a group of… Read More
2020-10-02 14:37
Online shopping in Kenya is a fast growing industry. Companies like Jumia are booming, offering a range of online shopping products in Kenya from both international and locals suppliers. I h… Read More
2020-09-30 08:55
Tiwi Beach in Kenya is my favorite place in the whole country. Ocean Villa Tiwi Beach is the perfect house to hang out in, it’s beachfront luxury with a hippy twist. The beaches at Tiw… Read More
2020-09-28 12:56
Heading to the Kenyan coast and need to know the best hotels in Tiwi Beach, Kenya? Tiwi Kenya is the first coastal destination that I visited when I arrived in Kenya and it remains my… Read More
2020-09-27 08:41
Sand Island Beach Cottages Tiwi are located on the best beach in Kenya. You wake up a deserted shell strewn idyll. You look to the right and see nothing but palms teetering on the edge of co… Read More
2020-09-03 12:07
There is a place in the Masai Mara, on the bend of the Talek River, where hippos tend their young, and lions expose fat bellies to the sun after a day of feasting. A Masai Mara safari camp w… Read More
2020-08-27 06:54
Heading to the Kenyan coast and need to know the best hotels in Diani Beach? Read on! My family and I have spent lots of time in Diani beach, consulted the locals and done a survey of… Read More
2020-08-17 06:09
The 2020 Guide to the cost of living in Kenya is an overview of current expenses in Nairobi. From how much a house costs to the price of a beer. I am a British expat with a family of 5. I ha… Read More
2020-08-09 11:19
Trying to figure out your packing list for Kenya? Kenya is hot and cold, high and low, glamorous and grubby faced, hair blown safari. Figuring out what to pack for Kenya is a challenge. Havi… Read More
2020-07-31 07:34
Choosing where to stay in Watamu isn’t as simple as selecting a budget. The best holidays in Watamu follow a rigorous round of research into weather, wind and where you want to be. Fo… Read More
2020-07-27 07:33
Moving abroad is never a decision taken lightly. Whatever your motivation for leaving home turf for a new life overseas, nothing makes you question your decisions more intensely than a crisi… Read More
2020-07-07 06:35
Food and Watamu go hand in hand. The best restaurants in Watamu are gifted by the gods with an abundance of seafood: creek fed crabs, giant lobsters, prawns from the lake and fish that are… Read More
2020-07-01 15:54
Kenya is remarkable, from the volcanoes of the rift, to the deserts of the north and the turquoise seas of the east. You could spend a year in Kenya and hardly scratch the surface of this hi… Read More
2020-06-17 10:50
A list of Kenya offers and specials for citizens and residents in the June/July/ August period of 2020. Support local tourism and take advantage of the deals on offers. Experience the mig… Read More
2020-06-10 11:10
Eco tourism in Africa is a fast growing and integral part of Africa’s mission to preserve its fragile wildlife and natural beauty. Eco travel in Africa is a relatively new kid on the… Read More
2020-06-02 15:54
The Ngong Hills hike in Kenya is an easy day trip from Nairobi and a spectacular scenic walk. The Ngong Hills have far-reaching views over the Rift Valley, Nairobi National Park, Mount Suswa… Read More
2020-05-29 06:49
Safari camping, bush camping or wild camping feel like lacklustre terms to describe pitching your tent in the African wilderness. There nothing in the world like spending a night in t… Read More
2020-05-26 06:41
The best safari in Africa is the one that gets your heart thumping and your hands trembling. A safari should thrill, excite, inspire, reward and educate. A close encounter with a truly wild… Read More
2020-05-22 13:34
The 2020 Guide to the cost of living in Kenya is an overview of current expenses in Nairobi. From how much a house costs to the price of a beer. I am a British expat with a family of 5. I ha… Read More
2020-05-19 16:17
Nairobi National Park is wheaten savannah, forested gullies and cloud crusted blue skies. It is the roar of lions, the sputter of mud on a buffalo's haunches and vultures floating over tepid… Read More
2020-05-13 09:35
Every moment we spend amongst wild animals is an adventure. Every safari we embark on is full of promise and of danger. These traveller's have experienced their own epic safari adventur… Read More
2020-05-03 08:58
A leopard up a tree, a rhino in your campsite and a giraffe in your back garden are every day occurrences in Kenya. In our little corner of East Africa, wildlife and humans co-exist in a… Read More
2020-04-28 13:12
Public Transport in Kenya
Taxi
Taxi is usually the easiest form of transport in Kenya, Uber and Taxify are available but often unreliable. Both Uber and Taxify frequently cance… Read More
2020-04-26 14:48
The rain is falling in opaque sheets. The morning stillness broken by water hammering on the window pains and dancing a tempo on the mabati roof. Trees dance while the river at the end of th… Read More
2020-04-07 14:33
Tourists. You can love ‘em or hate ‘em, and some times you are them. Kenya is usually full of tourists. They arrive in their busloads to visit the Giraffe Centre. The can be… Read More
2020-04-03 15:01
I’m homesick.
For a world that is trapped at home, this may sound like an odd thing to say. Like everyone else, I'm isolating in my house, staring at 4 walls, how can it be possibl… Read More
2020-03-26 12:37
My mother used to tell me some people eat to live and some live to eat. I am the latter. We might be housebound and unable to go out but that doesn’t mean we have to live on lettuce a… Read More
2020-03-10 11:58
1) Who are you?
Kelly Kristensen
2) Where are you from?
Originally from the American Midwest
3) Where have you moved to and how long have you been there?
I moved to Denmar… Read More
2020-03-03 15:59
Real life expat stories from all over the globe
Who are you?
My name is Lauren Covino-Smith
Where are you from?
I was born and spent pretty much my entire early li… Read More
2020-02-26 10:35
At first glance it's hard to figure out what to do in Nairobi for kids once you’ve done the tourist trail of elephants and giraffes. If you are based in Karen you are lucky enoug… Read More
2020-02-24 09:38
It can be tough trying to find an expat school in Nairobi. In an unflinching mimicry of the rest of the world, the quality of schooling in Kenya is directly related to the amount of mone… Read More
2020-02-21 08:05
I thought I’d give a little shout out to my favorite Kenyan Travel Blogs. There are some really cool bloggers in Kenya who are doing things a little differently to The Expat Mumm… Read More
2020-02-18 15:47
Did you know Tsavo West National Park is famed for its man-eating lions.
This huge 22.000 sq.km of red soil and volcanic wilderness was an impenetrable thicket of heat and bush… Read More
2020-02-04 10:09
Champagne Ridge – an hour out of Nairobi there is a secret place with a fabulous name. A place of sweeping views, pastoral fields and leopards. A place where storm clouds come to flir… Read More
2020-01-29 09:28
Airbnb review
Have you ever wondered what lies between Watamu and Malindi? What awaits you there? The answer is the perfect beach holiday in Watamu Kenya
A secret beach for a holid… Read More
2020-01-28 11:48
So you’re moving. Not just down the road but you’re packing up camp and moving to an entirely different country. The excitement is palpable, you spend hours Googling restaurants… Read More
2020-01-21 07:43
A guest blog by Brenda Kipkemoi
Are you looking for an off-the-beaten-track Kenyan destination to visit? Then why not try Kericho.
Kericho isn’t your everyday tourist des… Read More
2020-01-15 10:27
Kenya can be expensive. Accommodation, drinks, car hire and daily living expenses can easily be on a par with Europe or America, but it is possible to explore Nairobi on a budget. … Read More
2020-01-08 11:57
New year, new beginnings… or not!
We are 7 days into the new year and my life has been a whole lot of endings. My heart is sore with goodbyes, and rather than feeling optimistic, f… Read More
2019-12-05 11:18
Here is my carefully curated list of Nairobi suppliers and contacts.
They are all pre-approved and recommended, I have either used them myself or have friends who highly recommend th… Read More
2019-11-19 10:37
This morning I woke on one of those rare days where my smallest boy was still asleep. I got into bed with him and wrapped him in my arms. “He’s still so small,” I think as… Read More
2019-11-13 10:15
I thought I knew Naivasha, but this weekend proved me wrong. We spend lots of time down in the rift by the lake. Whole days are given to driving through the hills that surround Naivasha&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-10-30 07:46
“Why do you raise your children in Africa?
“
Usually uttered in a slightly bewildered tone, this is a question never ceases to amaze me. Its inference, of course, is “Wh… Read More
2019-10-21 05:41
You wake up on a deserted beach. You look to the right and see nothing but palms teetering on the edge of coral cliffs. To the left is a series of caves. Peer up through sea holes in the roo… Read More
2019-10-07 08:06
Naivasha is a healing balm. There is something in the translucent quality of the air, the green of the fever trees, the calm of the water and the abundance of wildlife that seeps into my sou… Read More
2019-10-03 11:58
I’m starting a little clothing business; the idea came to me from my love of all things hippie, colourful, sparkly and, of course, comfortable. I looked at some of the gorgeous Kenyan… Read More
2019-09-19 09:48
You can’t miss Bush Gardens, drive down Koitobos Road during the day and there is a colourfully adorned Maasai guy, festooned with beads and bangles dancing and waving. At night Bush G… Read More
2019-09-14 10:50
Looking for a gym in Nairobi? New shiny gyms are popping up all over town. There's Ignite at the Village Market, SmartGyms at Junction and Crossfit at the Galleria but for Karen resi… Read More
2019-09-10 11:45
I need to get out of my house; I’m stifled creatively and need inspiration. I decided to hunker down with my computer and attempt to work out what I’m doing with my life.&n&hell…Read More
2019-09-03 09:41
Stuff. Things. Belongings. I am a firm believer in collecting experiences not things, and yet in the aftermath of the theft of my jewellery I feel hollowed out, invaded and berefit. Emotion… Read More
2019-08-27 13:08
Maasai Mara on a budget
The Maasai Mara. Images of rolling hills, plains of swaying grass and vast herds of wildebeest crossing crocodile-infested rivers. The Mara, known globa… Read More
2019-08-24 13:44
I have so much to say about my trip home… but I am procrastinating. Painting the bathroom and potting plants rather than getting back to the computer. Blogging, at least on a bl… Read More
2019-07-17 12:40
Watamu’s distinctive coast is dotted with tiny deserted islets. Sandbars rise out of the sea offering walkways to the islands at low tide or places to bask with a cocktail at… Read More
2019-06-27 09:44
‘You mums that don’t work, you have it so easy”
my friend says, and I nod.
What other response is there to a single working mother with three kids?
This isn&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-06-24 10:06
Karen, beloved Karen, populated by trees, wild animals and a ton of inebriated expats. Hey! You know all those bored housewives gotta do something. Petite, innocuous, on the edge of t… Read More
2019-06-18 09:18
“A
great example of a Nairobi seafood restaurant and grill, done right!”
You may not expect to find exceptional seafood in landlocked Nairobi, but you’d be wrong; Se… Read More
2019-06-06 10:27
Kilimanjaro rises above the plains, bare of snow. Clouds circle her in homage, not just to Mother Mountain but to the glory of nature that gathers at her feet. The saying goes ‘Kiliman… Read More
2019-05-27 09:34
I’m off to spend 3 days in the bush. We have firewood and a long drop toilet and that's it. We also have no fences between us and the animals but that's a whole other issue. I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-05-24 08:12
The best restaurant I have been to in Nairobi.
Wow, big statement right! Actually, The Talisman is up there with Cultiva but it was a restaurant that exceeded all expectations… Read More
2019-05-20 09:14
“I could never live in England again,” says my friend.
We were at a BBQ after a long weekend of parties. The night before 80 people had gathered under the African stars to c… Read More
2019-05-09 08:28
The Maasai Mara in Kenya is one of the world’s best safari destinations. The sheer volume of animals and in particular the cats (lions, leopards and cheetahs) that are here is unparall… Read More
2019-05-07 10:34
Something for the locals
“My husband has refined tastes,” my friends says. “So do I!” I cry (although we all know I am more than partial to wine and cocoa pops for su… Read More
2019-05-04 11:33
Learn the Kenyan language
The first time I came to East Africa, I travelled alone. I visited Zanzibar and walking up and down the beach ‘Jambo Mama, Jambo Mama’ was called out by… Read More
2019-04-30 11:16
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2019-04-26 08:13
As the worlds most famous and respected elephant orphanage, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is no.1 on the list of places to visit in Kenya.
It is a magical, informative, heartbreaking an… Read More
2019-04-25 16:13
The blog is dead, long live the blog
The past week my blog died. It died and it couldn’t be resuscitated in any useful form. I have put more work than anyone could feasibly imagine int… Read More
2019-04-17 08:34
29 things to do in Nairobi from a mum of 3 that actually lives here.
So not all the usual boring tourist stuff (although some of it, cos some of its pretty good) but the places I like to… Read More
2019-04-11 05:21
Whether you realise it or not you have probably seen pictures of Kenya beaches. Those long stretches of white sand beach framed by palm trees are easily mistaken for Thailand, the Cari… Read More
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