It’s mid week and I’m here still recovering from the fashion fusion that went down last weekend. The hottest fashion event in Nairobi happened and Fashion High Tea 2019 was nothing but all lavish and glamour. After so many years of stalking and dreaming of this event, I finally had a chance to be part…
Author: The Island Guru
Islander wandering in the city
Robinson’s Box of Treasure: Robinson Crusoe
You’ve definitely seen oceans and stars and maybe average beauty won’t thrill your bones but you could steal a glance towards his territories: a tremble of waves that resembles ancient bells will surely craft an instant belief that you have approached pure bliss. This is Robinson Island guys. This little haven located a few kilometers…
Breakfast in Mombasa
You know what they say, ‘Eat breakfast like a king’ and I couldn’t agree more with that statement. Some would say breakfast is an essential and there are a couple of reasons why. Apart from serving as a good energy boost, it is also a good catalyst for your metabolism helping you burn calories throughout…
Vintage Mombasa: A Touch of History
A city that holds history dating to centuries ago, the Mombasa Old town together with The Fort Jesus is today a UNESCO world heritage centre. Covered with ancient buildings complimented by carved doors and uniquely styled wooden balconies, I take a walk in the old town to appreciate the vintage Mombasa. It is not clear…
Why I love Mombasa
A tropical city that hosts an island and happens to be the second biggest city in Kenya and my home, Mombasa is so close to my heart. Born and raised in the island, I think it’s fair to say I know the city so well to be in love with it and here are a…
Mida Creek Adventures
A tidal creek stretching inland from the sea into Arabuko Sokoke Forest, a local describes it to me as mlango wa bahari (a sea door). Filled with productive mangroves, corals and a bed of sea grass, this 32 square kilometre creek is habitat to a number of fish species, feeding turtles and most importantly a…
Why Watamu is Wonderful
Defined by it’s natural, calm and peaceful nature Watamu is a small coastal village located on the Northern Coast a few kilometres before Malindi Town. Watamu has managed to maintain it’s nature and remains one of Coast’s undeveloped areas. Habitat for an impeccable marine and coral life, Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve has been…
Lunching by the Beach- Watamu Beach Restaurants
January blues were calling for the ocean so I had to go spend a day or two in Watamu and come up with a plan for my 2019. A village next to the beach infused with deep culture and home for a number of tourists, Watamu is your destination for a number of amazing restaurants…
Kenya needs Peace; Let’s all unite
How do we explain to the children that everything is going to be okay and we hope for a peaceful Kenya? Just like old times! This is not the first terror attack in our country but no one could ever get used to this because it always hits hard. We are here wondering what exactly…
Envoy of Italian Specialities with a Pinch of Local: Osteria Restaurant-Malindi.
I could bet that you wouldn’t mind to cruise on an ocean of Italian spices; a cocktail of it’s millennial creativity and ancient theatrical pieces. And once that has calm your stares, Osteria Restaurant isn’t shy to twist a traditional Italian ambience with a blend of Swahili and African interiors. A voodoo that marries these…
