Nairobi has its fair share of Asian restaurants, but like most great cities in the world, Chinese restaurants are the most popular. Nairobi has many China-specific spots, most around Hurligham–Yaya Center (China Town). Still, there are a few Chinese restaurants in Nairobi that are worth mentioning. The following establishments offer authentic traditional Chinese cuisine with … Read more
Nairobi is full of surprises, and one of the things that completely caught me unawares is the restaurant scene; whatever you want to eat, you’ll find it here. Including restaurants for seafood. There are hundreds of seafood restaurants and dealers in Nairobi, and you will be spoilt for choice. However, the following establishments offer the … Read more
Nairobi is the commercial hub for East and Central Africa. LonelyPlanet recently named it a go-to destination for 2024. As you’d expect, this East African city is buzzing with top-of-the-range African dishes from all over the continent. I’ve had the privilege of sampling some amazing African restaurants in Nairobi and compiled the following list. The … Read more
Over the weekend, my friend Nekesa and I met for some Kenyan-style grilled Nyama Choma in Nairobi, or ‘Nyam Chom,’ as the city’s urbanites call it. During our conversation, she mentioned that a friend, Leon —‘her boyfriend’ from Germany, would be visiting, and she’d like to give him an authentic experience of Kenyan cuisine in … Read more
Cities are meant to be cities – but Nairobi isn’t your conventional city. It’s East Africa’s Commercial hub and the capital city of one of the greatest tourism destinations. That’s not all. It’s the only capital city in the world with a wildlife animal park within its borders. We are not talking about Central Park, … Read more
Lonely Planet listed Nairobi, Kenya, as the best travel destination for 2024 – and there’s a valid reason. Nairobi is a bustling city and e-commerce center for East and Central Africa. For nature lovers, it’s also the only capital city in the world with a National Wildlife Park less than 10 minutes from the Central … Read more
Today, getting fit isn’t just about fitness—it’s about health. Going to the gym or fitness center isn’t just about getting ripped or flaunting that beach body; it’s about keeping your body in tip-top condition. Lifting weights and indulging in intense workouts get your blood pumping and encourage your body to develop new cells that refresh … Read more
Not many people are comfortable talking about the massage and spa business in Nairobi and Kenya. But I’ll be honest. Some establishments advertised online as ‘Massage Parlors’ aren’t what they seem. I know – that’s a story for another blog post. After sifting through some of these establishments, making a few calls to friends in … Read more
Your pet is just like your family member. Your cat or dog might not communicate with you like a person, but they are always there for you during the good and the bad times. That’s why it hurts the soul when they are sick and less cheerful. Fortunately for you, Nairobi has a host of … Read more
Most people believe body aches result from old age or continuous intense physical movement. Well, if you work for long hours (like I do) sitting down – you are likely to experience some back pain and excruciating headaches from time to time. I’ve taken some steps to ensure my computer working habits are healthy. Still, … Read more