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Becoming a certified diver

Africa September 29, 2019
I never saw myself as a diver. I always thought it was quite dangerous and extremely expensive and you can spend your money in a much wiser way. My boyfriend Roel, however, had his PADI certification for some time and really wanted to share the experience with me. So during our Thailand trip in 2016, when we planned to stay a couple of...

Colors of Zanzibar

Africa September 28, 2019
There's a handful of places that get to earn the nickname paradise on earth. And there are even fewer of those that are affordable enough to make their beauty accessible to the wider public. Zanzibar is one of those.  So what was our holiday? Some look for pristine beaches and relaxing with the sound of waves crashing onto the shore. Some crave adventure...

Life in Kenya: Three months in

Africa August 08, 2019
I have been living in Nairobi, Kenya for over three months now, and I feel like I have now truly managed to settle and understand a bit how the city—and, to some extent, the country—works. So here is an account of Kenya through the lens of a muzungu (i.e. foreigner) and a Nairobi resident. Game driving in Ol Pejeta Conservancy To me, Kenya...