Category: Travel & Food
African Cuisine, Food, Africa Travels, Safari, Discover
Countdown to “Dine with Jemutai” Launch
Food and lifestyle blog “Dine with Jemutai” is on its final countdown to the website’s official launch. With only three days to go until the site goes live, we cannot help but be excited for all the possible food reviews and recipes we will be able to dish on. Described only as “a visually inspired … read more
Travels Between Rwanda and Uganda Made Easier
The new Mirama Hills one-stop border post between Rwanda and Uganda, one of now 13 in the East African region, was handed over to the border, security, and customs agencies during the week from the two countries now manning the new facility. Funded by Trade Mark East Africa, it is one of the measures taken … read more
Top 10 Budget Airlines Serving African Skies
Travelling across Africa’s huge distances can be expensive, and until recently, domestic travels meant making a detour connecting flight through Europe. That’s finally changing, thanks to the low-cost airlines taking off across the region, serving routes that cater to the continent’s growing middle class. This project has not always been this easy to kick-start. Seemingly … read more
Revolutionizing Agriculture to Address Economic Growth More Effectively
Africa still grapples with challenges related to basic needs like food, education and proper healthcare. There are a number of reasons for this, such as food security being a real issue; most countries are still fighting to keep the citizens satisfied. Food prices have also become high and volatile. Therefore in order to adequately address … read more
Grandma’s Old Home Made Recipes: Hoax or Healthy?
The African continent is packed with rich history and a long train of tradition, and this extends itself even to the way we take care of our bodies. With the medical industry being blamed for a number of issues such as creating new illnesses and medication that makes you dependent, many people are resorting to home-made … read more
The Test Kitchen: Best Restaurant in Africa
Located at Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill in the city’s renovated district of Woodstock, is the Test Kitchen restaurant. A hidden gem, nestled in the artistic part of Cape Town. The restaurant offers an incredible dining experience, with a five and nine-course tasting menus at dinner as well as a five-course and an à la carte … read more
Chale Island Kenya: The Perfect Winter Escape
For most of us south of the equator, winter is coming! The grey skies and cold mornings are upon us, which means its time for a vacation! Sun, beach and sea are exactly what the doctor ordered for the impending winter blues. Chale Island, Kenya is the perfect winter escape. A private island in the … read more
Food Ordering App ZOMATO to Debut Soon in South Africa
India-based online restaurant search and discovery service Zomato have announced that its services will soon be available in South Africa via Zomato Order. Zomato order app is a food ordering service that allows users search for restaurants near them with home delivery options and track their order with real-time notifications, among other useful features. Country manager for Zomato … read more
One Man’s Journey in Finding a Safer and Natural Remedy to Livestock Antibiotics
Moroccan biotechnology professor Adnane Remmal has won the $100,000 the African Innovation Prize for 2015, a recognition of the scientist’s efforts in the development of a natural alternative to livestock antibiotics. Breeders have long developed the habit of mixing antibiotics in their animal feeds in order to promote growth. This indiscriminate use of antibiotics increases the … read more
Travel Bargains: 11-night South Africa Highlights & Safari
Due to an increasing fear over the possible decline of tourists in South Africa following their new travel regulations with minors, a few enticing flight and all-inclusive vacation package deals are cropping up. This week SmarTours is offering an amazing 11-night South Africa Highlights & Safari from $2,499 per person double, a savings of at least … read more
New Regulations for Family Travels to South Africa
South Africa is introducing tough new regulations on visiting the country with minors. Families planning to visit with children may find themselves struggling through a number of regulations; the rule change was supposed to come into force in October last year, but was postponed by eight months. As of Monday (June 1), anyone arriving in … read more
ADUNA: Healthy Eating Using Baobab and Moringa
Aduna is a UK-based, healthy food brand promoting the use and consumption of Baobab and Moringa, all whilst supporting thousands of small holder farmers across the continent. The company was founded by Andrew Hunt and Nick Salter. Both founders wanted to create a brand which could express the positivity and vibrancy of Africa, which could … read more
Top Ten Favorite Travel Modes
There are some really fun and economical ways to travel, and each country has its own unique mode of transportation. The names are quite original, as are the way they function, and we tend to miss that uniqueness with the regular transport modes available in other countries. You may know some very well, have used … read more
A Glimpse Into South Sudan with Thomas White
South Sudan is a unique country, being one of the only nations with only one common language. This aspect, which should bring unity within the country, does little to help the current situation. South Sudan is known to be an area of conflict, and with the internally displaced locals currently roaming the area, the situation … read more
Food Travels with Kobi Kenzo – Workshop in Dallas
Kobi Kenzo, the advocate for organic and healthy living in Texas, has hosted her very own organic foods event in Dallas earlier this month. The workshop, in partnership with Circle Seven Five, Eat Organic DFW and Wholefoods, saw Kobi host two back to back classes on the importance of healthy eating. Healthy snacking was a main theme during her … read more
“Africancityzens” – Two Visual Artists Travelling Through Africa
Our travel feature takes you behind the scenes of “Africancityzens”, a wanderlust-inducing platform which shares the love and passion for travel within Africa. Leading this platform are Sarah and Lukhovi, two visual artists travelling through the continent and documenting the idyllic scenery and people of each place. Together they use their eye for photography to capture … read more
São Tomé and Príncipe: Paradise Uncovered
This week we would like you to take a journey with us to the paradise Islands of Sao Tome and Principe. These islands don’t get a lot of press, despite having some of the most beautiful beaches and landscapes on earth. The islands have waterfalls, white sandy beaches, tropical forests filled with exotic birds and extensive cocoa … read more
Clearing Misconceptions: Travelling In Light of Troubled Africa
The damage to the African continent’s economy, and more specifically to its tourism economy, has been severe. In light of the terror attacks in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, the Islamist group al-Shabaab killing 148 people at a university in northern Kenya, and not to mention the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, tourism is now suffering … read more
The Cradle of Mankind Beckons: Lake Turkana Cultural Festival 2015
This could be your view at the end of May. This is Lake Turkana, also known as the Jade Sea, and is one of Kenya’s gems in the North of the country. The lake’s shores will be playing host to the Lake Turkana Cultural Festival, being held between the 29th – 31st of May this year. … read more
‘Janu with Eposi’ Goes to Namibia
Earlier this year we featured Eposi Litumbe’s vlog- “Janu with Eposi”; a monthly series with 6 minute long episodes about travel and adventure around the world with Cameroonian, Eposi Litumbe. Since we last wrote about Eposi and her vlog she has been travelling to some amazing places. This week we would like to focus on … read more