Kenya’s capital often gets overlooked for grand safari experiences such as the annual wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara or tropical beach retreats in Mombasa. That’s beginning to change as international buzz about Nairobi’s burgeoning art and music scene grows. A rapidly growing youth population and increased access to social media have enabled artists, actors,…
I usually avoid thinking about my day job when I am working on the blog except for the rare occassion when interests intersect. For International Women’s Day, I wanted to write about the amazing opportunity I had last March to visit Morocco and Sudan on a UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) field visit. Women were at the…
A trip to South Africa cannot be complete without exploring the country’s exquisite natural landscape. Even if you are just visiting for a short business trip – most likely to the commercial center in Johannesburg or the capital in Pretoria – you must make time for a safari! [easy-image-collage id=7985] Pilanesburg National Park Pilanesburg is…
The last few weeks were a whirlwind of work and personal travel opportunities that linked back to African food security in different ways. When a colleague in Rome invited me to a Mexican-themed cultural fundraiser she was performing in, I found it too tempting to pass up despite many looming work deadlines. The Manyinga Project presents Mexican…
When I was working in South Africa, a friend who loves secluded tropical islands, suggested a quiet girls’ retreat. We were both recovering from a hectic period of work assignments and were in desperate need of a tranquil getaway. Luckily, we were spoiled for choices near South Africa and immediately were drawn in by the…
“To go back to tradition, is the first step forward” – African proverb Stumbling upon unique cultural events such as the Malta International Runway Show, is one of the highlights of travel — especially when visiting a new destination. I randomly booked a long weekend trip to Malta, a Mediterranean island located off of the…
West Africa has always fascinated me for its mix of African hospitality, palm trees, tropical fruit, beaches, and Francophone influences. A work conference brought me to the Ivory Coast, but the little I was able to see of the capital during down time far exceeded my expectations. As a bonus it was a non-judgmental…
Spending time in Africa again has brought back so many wonderful memories. Top among which are the incredible safari adventures that are possible while living and travelling in South and East Africa. I’m already daydreaming of a longer return trip that can include some nature time and of course sunset cruises. The safari options in…