The Royal Caribbean revealed this week that the Symphony of the seas is expected to be the biggest cruise ship to date and will be launched in April 2018. This title was previously held by the line’s little sister, Harmony
The Kenyan Camper has pretty much crossed all of Kenya, but Lake Turkana has remained just out of reach. When finally he got the call, he decided it was time to put a long-held dream to bed. The year: 2001. The
From the south to the north, we explore places to stay with something to suit every budget. We start with South Horr on the southern tip of the lake, before heading up the eastern shore to Loiyangalani. For those
Catrina Stewart heads up to the Cradle of Mankind, source of some of the richest human fossil finds in the world, and finds even this remote land is not immune to development and change. Harsh, inhospitable, strewn with black rock, Lake
Just under three hours’ drive from Nairobi, the town of Nanyuki feels like it’s on the brink of taking off. Popular for its proximity to Mt Kenya, and a gateway to northern Kenya, this former sleepy backwater is poised to
American geographer Esmond Bradley Martin is an expert on the rhino horn and elephant ivory trade, travelling all over the world with his wife, Chryssee Martin, and colleagues Lucy Vigne and Dan Stiles to identify the markets, the traffickers and
Even before October’s horrific attack in Mogadishu, Somalia was a no-go zone for many. Can the country move beyond deadly conflict and embrace its tourism potential, Amanda Sperber writes. Andrew Drury only intended to come to Somalia once. A self-described “adventure
Adrian Blomfield takes a nostalgic walk through Kenya’s history. Total distance: about 4 km Total time: 5 hours (including stops and lunch) The graveyard, forlorn and neglected, has an Ozymandian quality to it. Under toppled and faded headstones repose the relics of an
If there’s one thing guaranteed to make Morris Kiruga’s blood boil, it’s the lack of thought that goes into the hotel amenities. Not again! I am face palming in the bathroom an hour after I get to the hotel. It’s early September
Kiran Shah is an actor and the world’s shortest stuntman. He has stood in as a stunt double in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, and has played roles in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters from Star Wars