Africa

Lessons learned about Kenya to break down stereotypes

"I wish I had more time” is probably all people can think when they’re sitting at the airport waiting to fly home from Kenya. For the last two weeks I've been working in Kenya’s…

Packed day in Nairobi | Get up close and personal with elephants and ancient humans

  Standing behind a roped off area looking out beyond the giant milk bottles scattered across the vermillion coloured soil towards the forest, I wasn't sure what to expect.…

What it's like to be kissed by a giraffe in Nairobi (hint: it's like making out with wet sand paper)

  I closed my eyes as the 15 inch tongue came towards my face while the grass pellet rested gently between my lips. When the tongue caressed my chin then moved upwards towards…

Fun ways to explore Accra for a great afternoon of exploring

Accra is an exciting and busy city that seems to be in constant fluctuation. From the hawkers walking the streets selling everything from plantain chips to flashlights, the seemingly…