Popular Kenyan Vlogger and Tv personality Sharon Mundia’s Lamu posts have made it to a top US Magazine’s recommended bucket list as a must visit island. Essence magazine, a popular premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty…
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Exploring Lamu Archipelago with #RoutesAdventure | Our2Cents
Kenya has so many beautiful places to explore! The Lamu Archipelago has always been a favourite destination of Sharon and Susan. In fact, you can check out their experience in Episode 75 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5ncZZRDRdg&t=60s). In this episode,…
Discovering Lamu’s sweet treat: Halwa
Sticky, sweet, high in calories and dangerously addictive – Halwa, pronounced as Hal-u-wa, is a must-try dessert in Lamu. The sweet aromas of brown sugar, richness of ghee (clarified butter), floral notes of rose water,…
#Travel: 3 times Lamu proved it wasn’t your average coastal town
It’s bang in the middle of Nairobi’s rainy season and I happen to have caught the common cold. I woke up this morning with a blocked nose, incessant cough and a slight fever – it’s…
Capital Lifestyle Instagrammer of the Week: Sandy Bornman
“Even without trying to tell a story, I love that an image can capture a moment and tell a story.” So says Sandy Bornman our Capital Lifestyle Instagrammer of the Week. Bornman’s passion for tourism…
#Travel: When In Lamu, Find A Sandbar
We’ve all witnessed and hopefully even surfed beautiful shifty beach breaks. One moment the sand and sediment – a sandbar – peaks out of the waters, and in another, the conditions change and the same…
Our2Cents Ep. 75: 5 Tips on how to explore Lamu, Kenya
In a special episode of Our2Cents, Sharon Mundia and Susan Wong head to the picturesque destination of Lamu Island. Part of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya off of the Indian Ocean, Lamu Old Town is…
#Travel: Kenya’s north coast set to host annual Lamu Cultural Festival
The Lamu Cultural Festival, which first started in 2001, is a four-day event celebrating Lamu’s heritage and traditions in a carnival atmosphere. Each year, The Lamu Archipelago, a cluster of islands along Kenya’s north coast,…
#Travel: 6 Incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kenya
How many of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kenya have you visited? 1. Fort Jesus, Mombasa The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the…
#Travel: Jambojet set to fly to three new coastal destinations in Kenya
Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet will add three more coastal destinations to their routes from Saturday, 28th of March. Travelers can now look forward to flying from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ukunda, Malindi and…