Buying a SIM Card in Kenya

There is a well-developed communication system for both domestic and international services. Phone and internet are the most common means of communication in Kenya. The internet, email and...

What you can do to ensure your travel money stays local

Let me portrait you two situations. 1. When I was 12 years old I visited Thailand with my parents. I remember buying a local batik shirt at a little market; I was super happy with my...

Our experience climbing Mt. Kenya: Kili's more authentic little brother

I think it’s safe to say that we like ourselves a challenge. When we told our friends that we were going to climb a mountain in Africa, they immediately asked; “Wow cool, are you going up...

Give Back, Get Back

“No one has ever become poor by giving” is an incredible quote by Anne Frank, and travel is the perfect opportunity to give back. In giving back when you are traveling, you can have a fantastic...

Pench National Park: Where Wilderness Whispers and the Adventure Roars

Thinking that your jeep halts, the forest is quiet, birds choose to hold their breath, and beyond the bamboo, a pair of majesticals eyes meets your eyes. Welcome to Pench national park, a space where...

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park...