Traveling to Senegal and curious what you need to know about visiting Senegal? In this post, I’ll be sharing my best firsthand tips from a 12-day trip to Senegal with my husband. I’ve found that people can be hesitant to visit Africa and other third-world countries, but honestly, you have nothing to fear. Most issues can be avoided by taking basic precautions. While a lot of what I’ll share is advice for Americans traveling to Senegal, everyone will benefit from these pointers.
Where to Stay in Kenya
Having visited Kenya twice and counting, we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing some truly remarkable stays. In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite places to stay in Kenya, two places I’m eager to return to, and one place that, while it didn’t quite capture my heart, I believe could still be a great fit for certain travelers.
Kenya Travel Guide: What to Know Before Your First Visit
Kenya is one of our favorite countries to visit (we visited twice last year!), and we try to go there at least once a year. If you’re planning a trip to Kenya and have questions about safety, moving around, budget, or anything else, I’ve got you covered. This post will answer the most commonly asked questions about visiting Kenya, so if you have any additional questions, feel free to leave them in the comments.
What to Do in Kenya Besides Safari
Kenya is fast becoming a well-known African travel destination, but most visitors only know the country for its safari potential. Having done a Kenyan safari, we wholeheartedly recommend going on safari in Kenya. However, safaris are not cheap and not the relaxing experience either, so if you’d like to sit it out on this visit and are wondering what to do in Kenya besides safari, this is the post for you.
My 2023 Travel Highlights
Although we’re already one month into 2024, I couldn’t skip the chance to reminisce on a wonderful travel year in 2023. Our travel year did not go exactly as planned (when does life ever?), but it was definitely adventure-filled and left us very excited about our 2024 plans.
A Foodie’s Guide to Nairobi: My Favorite Places to Eat in the City!
We spent a little over two weeks in Nairobi and ate at over 20 restaurants (some multiple times, too!). I’ll share my favorites, those I liked (but could be better), a few “just fine” places, and several I would have loved to try but didn’t get a chance to visit.
Our Visit to Lamu: Lamu Travel Guide
Even before I actively wanted to visit Kenya, I’d heard so much about beautiful Lamu. Several social media connections had posted pictures on a sunset dhow—and honestly, I wasn’t sure Lamu would be my kind of island. It seemed so remote, so far away, so still, so old. But one weekend on this slow-paced island changed my view. If you’re contemplating a visit to the Kenyan coast, put Lamu on your radar. This Lamu travel guide will provide all the information you need to make your trip a success.