Kenya Has the Cleanest Air in the World
Sitting pretty on your spotless, asphalt-paved street celebrating the longest summer day? Dutch cleanliness might be a cherished illusion because Kenya boasts the cleanest air in the world, closely followed by neighbouring Tanzania and Ethiopia!
The definition of time in Africa
When travellers book a trip with Charlie’s Travels, we always send them a document with some guidelines. How does tipping work, for example? And why should you never feed wild monkeys? One of the other things that always comes up is the African definition of time.
Elsevier’s interview with Charles Witlox
A while ago, an interview with our Charlie appeared in Elsevier Juist! For the ‘World Citizen’ section, he was extensively interviewed about Kenya, Charlie’s Travels, and doing business in Africa. Part of this article, written by travel journalist, ultimate millennial, and freelance adventurer Cathelijn Paling, can be read below.
Applying for a Kenya tourist visa
Applying for a tourist visa, the possibilities For the sake of convenience, we will assume that you are going for a tourist visa. If this is not the case, other rules apply. There are several ways in which you can get your tourist visa for Kenya: online application, or with the help of an agency […]
Ebola in Africa
In African countries, we have some nasty bacteria and viruses with extreme symptoms. In 2018, several Ebola cases were detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Although Charlie’s Travels does not travel there and the affected area is about 5000 km (!) away, we still want to inform you about this virus.
Tourist Visa for Tanzania: How Do I Apply?
Heading to stunning Tanzania with Charlie’s Travels soon? Fantastic! From climbing Kilimanjaro to spotting wildlife in the Serengeti, we’ll make sure you have an unforgettable trip. But don’t forget to sort out your visa! Want to get ahead with some information? Below, you’ll find everything you need to know and what to watch out for when applying for a visa to Tanzania!
Rafiki: film about forbidden love between women
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival is just around the corner! And this edition comes with a first: for the first time, a Kenyan feature film has been included in the programme. “Rafiki” tells the story of two Kenyan friends who eventually fall in love. Unfortunately, the film has been banned in Kenya, where homosexuality remains a criminal offence.
What you need to know about healthcare in Kenya
Of course, we hope you won’t have anything to do with Kenya’s healthcare system. But should someone do sprain an ankle or get bitten by a scorpion, it is helpful if you know what to do.
Kenya: A Major Tea Producer
Did you know that Kenya is the third-largest tea producer in the world? The first tea fields were established in 1903 by the Caine brothers in Limuru, which happens to be the very place where Charlie’s Team Menno and Wieke live: on a hundred-year-old tea farm. Wieke is investigating the questionable colonial history of these farms and wonders: is she still living on a colonial plantation?
Rainy seasons in East Africa: you have to take this into account
Around the equator, there are only two types of seasons: wet and dry. During the dry season, the sun, directly above the equator, heats the earth so intensely that only cold winds can bring a change in the weather. This occurs in Rainforest climates, Savannah climates, Steppe climates, and even Desert climates experience a wet season in East Africa.
