You’ve probably had the phrase, ‘our hotel is five stars rated’ thrown around by hotels in their marketing campaigns, but have you ever wondered what it actually means? The Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority has recently released a new hotels ranking based on the star classifications, however, before we get to that we need to understand […]
I have heard countlessly, that the grass is not always greener on the other side (despite it appearing so most of the time), and I have come to accept it. However, that does not mean that you shouldn’t jump over the wall and at least ask your neighbour how they make theirs look so green. […]
Travelling has got to be one of the most exhilarating experiences there is. The possibility of seeing and learning new things is such a thrill. However, sometimes things do not always go as planned. The number of things that can go wrong ranging from your travelling plans to emergencies that happen while on the trip. […]
Kenya Airways this week launched direct flights to Mauritius. The agreement between Kenya Airways and Air Mauritius will take effect from June 2018. Kenya Airways will then operate flights to Mauritius on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Monday and Thursday flights are set to depart at 11.45 am while the Wednesday and Saturday flights […]
Kenya Airways has recently passed a huge milestone by launching a daily flight to and from New York. This is an exceptional feat as it is the first airline to offer a nonstop flight between East Africa and America. This cements its position as one of the leading African carriers. myjoyonline.com actually explains even further […]
Kenya Airways will start its non-stop daily flights to the US in October with a great introductory offer of $869 for economy class. Kenya Airways announced on Thursday that the ticket sales for the Nairobi- New York flight route can now be purchased. This milestone will see it become the first airline to offer a […]
Our tourism industry is fickle and societies dependent on tourism are usually brought to their knees when big hotels close down. The tourism industry needs a serious revolution and homestays could be the model that takes Kenya to the big leagues. If we are to compete with the likes of Malaysia who got 27.8 million […]
Packing for a trip can be a strenuous activity of selecting the right clothes, to fitting them into the suitcase. After that hustle is complete, it is important to pay close attention to the items you place in your carry-on. It contains the essentials one may require during travel. These items may vary due to […]
On the 15th of September 2017, Saffir Africa presented preliminary results of a study carried out on the travel habits of Kenyans. The study which was carried out between 1st and 23rd of August of this year captured the opinions of three hundred participants between the ages of 23 and 43. Of this group of […]
On September 1, the Immigration Department rolled out the new ePassport for Kenya. After the next 2 years Kenyans will no longer walk around with the normal booklet-like passport but instead everybody should be carrying an ePassport. The implementation of the ePassport was an initiative by the East African Community. The initiative was meant to […]
Going on holiday and getting ready to pack for that great holiday. If you don’t pack your things well you could end up messing up your holiday. Here are a few tips on how to pack your suitcase for a smooth holiday. Avoid these packing mistakes and you will enjoy your trip. Mistake: Carrying something […]
When I think about the Kenyan job market, one song comes to mind and its Randy Newman’s ‘It’s a jungle out there’ because of cutthroat and sometimes disorderly and confusing process of finding a job. Fortunately for us, the world is a global village and telecommunication and the internet has provided us with information and […]
There are many reasons why you should travel solo. You are sitting in the office feeling a little out of it. You have been feeling very uninspired lately and you have lost your zeal for life. What you need is to get away from the city. So, you call up your best friend and suggest […]
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was recently granted Category One status by the US aviation body FAA. This allows for direct flights from Nairobi to the United States, bringing Kenya into the coveted club of countries in Africa who are allowed direct flights to the US, which currently only includes Morocco, South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Cape […]
“It is interesting how we don’t like our bodies, but we like the way our bodies move.” She said as she shimmied and gyrated parts of her without restraint. She was a friend of a friend but as my friend told me this story, you could see his eyes light up at the beauty of […]