Kenya Railways’ Madaraka Express Service.

Train review:This journey is like a wildlife safari for $10

It’s controversial,but this Kenyan train gives you the chance to see elephants,zebras and giraffes from your window.

  • byCatherine Marshall
The Nairobi City skyline seen from Uhuru Park.

Travel guide and things to do in Nairobi,Kenya:Three-minute guide

Visit novelist Karen Blixen's home-turned-museum,eat among the who's who or see wildlife within city limits.

  • byNina Karnikowski
Giraffe Manor,Kenya

Giraffe Manor,Nairobi:Where you can breakfast with endangered Rothschild giraffes at a colonial manor house

At a boutique hotel on the outskirts of Nairobi,a former mansion turned giraffe sanctuary turned tourist attraction you can breakfast with unusual some characters.

  • byBen Groundwater
Young Masai man outside a shop in Nairobi.

Twenty reasons to visit Nairobi

For Karen Blixen fans,a visit to her former home can feel like a pilgrimage.

  • byLouise Southerden
Dublins most famous export outside of James Joyce:Guinness.

The top 10 signature drinks of cities around the world

You can't create an iconic drink,but some drinks say it all about a city.

  • byPaul Chai
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Mandy McElhinney.

Famous Flyer:Mandy McElhinney

Mandy McElhinney loves it all,from Africa to Paris,New York and beyond ... even if there is a bit of Bali belly and issues with spare tyres to contend with.

lanterns for guests. Shampole Lodge

Pride of the plains

Shompole remains a benchmark for barefoot luxury,while bringing a lion population back from the brink,writes Brian Jackman.

The Grill at Carnivore,Nairobi,Kenya.

Pass the ostrich kebab

"GIRAFFE!"shouts one in our group less than 10 minutes from the international airport.

  • byMaria Visconti
9. The Congo River. It is best seen in combination with a stay in safari-style lodges and villas.

Does your mum know you're going to Congo?

I'm travelling to Africa at the end of the year. I will have four weeks to get from the Congo to Nairobi. Can you recommend the best way to get around?

  • byMichael Gebicki
People standing on roof of crowded intercity bus.

Travelling is a risky business

The recent boat accident in Thailand shows the risks that almost all travellers take when they're overseas. But despite the dangers,they're usually risks worth taking.