I had the pleasure of travelling with Qatar Airways some weeks back on my way to the USA. When you hear that you’ll be up in the air for almost 20 hours, it can be a bit daunting. Luckily the stellar services provided by Qatar make the trip so comfortable, that you hardly notice how […]
Yes, you read it right. Visa-free. If your dream vacation is to be cosied up on an exotic island, then you’ll be happy to know that there are several of them that allows Kenyans to travel to their destination visa-free. Obtaining a visa is both a tedious and expensive process which can greatly affect your […]
There is nothing as relaxing as seating near the beach, sipping your drink as you have a delicious meal and chat with your family or friends. The Fins Seafood Grill at the Diani Reef is a great spot to have some awesome food as you look out at the beautiful blue waters of the Indian […]
Going on holiday is a time to relax, unwind and enjoy the experience. Many people plan to take such trips during the December festivities. However, many of them also wait for the last minute to carry out these plans. Without ample planning, your holiday plans can be cut short. The most important part of a […]
What destinations are on your travel bucket list? If you are reading this article now, there is a big chance that the thought of spending your next holiday in Tenerife has crossed your mind more than once. And who can blame you? The biggest island in the Canary Archipelago off the coast of Spain, Tenerife […]
The Immigration Department has availed details about the new passport including the procedure of getting one and the new features of the ePassport. Going forward, Kenyans will have to apply for the new ePassport on the eCitizen platform. Thereafter, they will be required to visit an immigration office of their choice either in Nairobi, Mombasa […]
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 […]