It was not Christmas until that Boney M Christmas album was blaring from the radio at the corner of the living room. The smell of chapatis and nyama choma wafting through the air, the last cackle of the hen before it became the highlight meal of the day, the new outfits, friends and family gathered together. Oh, and there had to be soda. A full crate. Otherwise, Christmas would not be complete. Christmas was the Cypress trees - yes, we didn’t have the luxury of the now-more-readily available recyclable trees. Oh, the aroma of that Cypress Christmas tree... Nostalgic! It was the simple things.

It has been an exciting period drumming up to the climax that is the Nairobi Food Festival 2018. This premiere event, which is happening on Saturday, 1st December at the Ngong Racecourse, will give foodies the authentic experience of local and international culinary delights.

American gospel minister and singer Donnie McClurkin Jr is set to perform in Nairobi on Saturday, 15th December at the Two Rivers Mall on Limuru Road.

Nothing like the great outdoors to remind you just how delicate and beautiful our ecosystem is. Sure jumping off cliffs and gliding over oceans with your jet ski can be the ultimate adrenaline kick but what would a close encounter of the “big five” kind do to you? Whether you are 12,500 ft above sea level, toasting at a champagne breakfast by the Mara River, or cruising the game trail in your safari van, we know for sure that Masai Mara is the cure for your wanderlust bug. 

Holidays are usually a great time for people to get away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. However, for some people, the thought of going away on holiday can be stressful due to the planning that comes with it. It's not all rocket science. Here are a couple of things that you can do as you prepare for your next adventure.

The 25th (yes, you read that right) edition of the BYSS improv comedy show took place this weekend at the Arboretum Grounds. It was an all-new outdoor comedy festival that not only saw the BYSS cast do what they do best but also showcased Kenya's talent through musical performances from the likes of Hulda Serro, Tetu Shani and Mayonde.

Lunchtime banter at the office usually takes many twists and turns. Just the other day, we were caught up in the ‘holidaying with the kids’ discussion. “Hey Ray, would you travel with your kids?” “Heck no! I’d rather leave the kids with my parents than have to deal with all of that.”

Is there really ever a “holiday with the kids?” The holiday paradox. All is not lost. You can definitely have a vacay with the little ones and save the gramps a weekend of baby minding burnout. So, if you are indeed planning to travel with the tots, we've listed 10 tips to guide and jump-start you on this adventure.

8 Kenyan acts, 6 international acts, a one-of-a-kind musical weekend. The Terminal Music Weekend is bringing the sauce to the entertainment scene with a heavy artiste line up all set for the 3-day festival happening on August 3rd & 4th at the KICC. This weekend-long musical extravaganza aims to celebrate Kenyan music with drawn in support from international acts.

Should you get an opportunity to escape the drab Nairobi weather, then we highly recommend you make a visit to any of these properties in Diani. Diani Beach is located 30 kilometers South of Mombasa and is one of Africa's leading beach destinations.