Why Mombasa and Adelaide are Beaches Apart

The first time I visited a beach in Glenelg Beach in Adelaide, I thought I was early to the party. I actually thought I was lost in the private beaches, akin to those in secluded areas of the Kenyan coast that carry warning signs of “TRESPASSERS WILL BE SHOT, SURVIVORS WILL BE SHOT AGAIN!”. The shoreline stretched endlessly, golden sand meeting the calm blue waters—but … Continue reading Why Mombasa and Adelaide are Beaches Apart

Trapped in Transit: My 20-Hour Layover at Hamad International Airport

I left Nairobi for a 38-hour journey, bracing myself for the long haul ahead. After a relatively smooth six-hour flight, I landed at Hamad International Airport, staring down the barrel of a 20-hour #layover. With five hours still to go, the reality of my situation is sinking in: I’m confined to this sprawling airport, much like a prisoner in a gilded cage. To pass the … Continue reading Trapped in Transit: My 20-Hour Layover at Hamad International Airport