5 best things to do in Lamu
Lamu is an island at the northern coastal area of Kenya, close to the Somalian border. It is an ideal destination for ending your trip...
Interview with Joost Reintjes, The Dutch ambassador of Kenya
For the Kenya month of Bunch of Backpackers we asked Mr. Joost Reintjes, the Netherlands Ambassador to Kenya to answer some questions about traveling...
Sleep Less, Dream More – Sleeping Above the Clouds: Mt Kilimanjaro
Climbing to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro was by far one of the most challenging adventures I have ever undertaken, and one which pushed...
Money Matters: How much does it cost to travel in Madagascar?
The large majority of species in Madagascar are found nowhere else on earth. No surprise Madagascar is a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers. Famous sights include...
An open air tower of Wildebeeste in Lamu, Kenya
In 2011 I took a boat to a small island near the northeastern coast of Kenya: Lamu. Lamu is famous for its rich Swahili...
Nile River Explorers Jinja – BoB vs. the Nile in Uganda
I felt water coming inside my lungs. I couldn’t breathe. Above me there was a large black shape. Our boat, I realized later. I...
BoB’s amazing guide to Eldoret – Where to stay, what to...
In 2011, I traveled to Eldoret (Kenya) with two good friends for an internship in their university hospital. Before our trip, we searched the...
Where to go birdwatching in Kenya?
Kenya - Kenya is home to more than a thousand bird species - many are rare/threatened and most are beautiful. Birds can be found...
Hang out with pre-historic fish at the Central Island National Park
Central Island National Park, Lake Turkana - The Central Island National Park is located in Lake Turkana and is home to numerous volcanic craters....