We all know about the popular destinations to hit when it comes time to plan our next adventure. But the beauty of a travel journey is that there are no rules. Even if you’ve already visited a ...

From the Swahili rhythms of Lamu Island to artisan villages in São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa’s cultural travel scene in 2026 is rich, diverse, and immersive. Festivals, local crafts, and guided ...

At least two crew members were reported missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Lamu Island. The boat was swept away by strong currents for several kilometres in the Indian Ocean after it had ...

Lamu Island, Kenya’s UNESCO World Heritage treasure, offers a rare blend of Swahili culture, timeless architecture, and pristine beaches. With no cars, life moves at a donkey’s pace, inviting deep ...

There’s a boat that leaves every morning from a small island off the Kenya coast. It’s timed to the sunrise and the Indian Ocean tide. Pass the boat captain 1,000 shillings and step aboard. Against ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lamu, in Kenya. It does something quietly radical — time slows down when I’m there. Nothing is too early; nothing is too late; ...

Lamu Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage site that is considered to be a living museum of Swahili culture and architecture. Photo Credit: javarman/Shutterstock.com Lamu Island, off the coast of Kenya, ...

They say you never appreciate what you have till you lose it. Thanks to the current pandemic, we dearly miss the little things that make life worth living. As a travel enthusiast, I miss the regular ...

One travel writer reports there’s no place quite like Peponi Hotel, which has hosted guests from the Obamas to Kate Moss. From left: Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Getty Images; C1R/Shutterstock From ...