Rocket—also known as arugula or rucola—is one of those ingredients I always keep on hand. You’ll find it in my fridge year-round, ready to be tossed into a quick summer rocket salad, layered into a sandwich, or added to lunch when I’m short on time but still want something fresh with a bit of bite. This rocket salad is one…
We all love a great accessory. Whether it’s a statement necklace, a sculptural ring, or a structured handbag, the right piece can take your look from basic to brilliant. But as many of us have learned the hard way, there’s a fine line between well-accessorised and doing too much. You know the feeling—when you catch your reflection and realise your…
If you’ve ever tried living abroad with what’s generally considered a “third world passport”, you know the world doesn’t just open up to you like that. In fact, it mostly closes in. And by living abroad, I don’t mean moving from Kenya to Uganda or Zimbabwe to Ghana. I mean crossing high-barrier borders. Like relocating from Nigeria to the United…
It’s finally summer, and if you’re wondering how to dress for Sub-Saharan travel in July and August, you’re not alone. Most of us are deep into holiday plans — France? Allez-y. Italy? Ciao bella. Africa? Well… I hope you packed wisely. From my own travels and years living in Kenya (obviously, me being Kenyan), I’ve learned that Africa’s climate during…
If there’s one dish I return to every summer, it’s a Burrata Caprese salad. It’s effortless, fresh, and stylish enough to serve when hosting. But also, simple enough to enjoy solo on a sunny afternoon. The original recipe is typically made with buffalo mozzarella, but I much prefer burrata because I think this delicate pouch of mozzarella filled with stracciatella…
For the past three summers, Franco and I have made our way to Corvara, Italy, every July; a tradition that began as a quick mountain escape but has grown into something far more meaningful. If you’re wondering what makes Corvara worth visiting in summer, let me share our story. While Franco trains all year for the Dolomiti cycling race, which…
As we all know, every summer demands a signature haircut. And not just any, but one that’s as bold and effortless as your sun-soaked wardrobe. And while some people can just get away with a spontaneous salon chop, not all of us (yes, including myself) are lucky enough to have hair that’s willing to cooperate. Maybe because your hair grows…
Stylish summer outfits aren’t always easy to pull off when the heat is testing your patience as much as your summer look. And if there is one thing I’ve learned over the years, having lived through Nairobi’s dry heat, Shanghai’s long humid summers, and now London, where the July-August heatwave sometimes catches you completely off-guard, is how to dress when…
This summer, I am officially making white jeans the cornerstone of my summer capsule wardrobe. After years of admiring white denim from afar (obviously nervous about stains and clueless about what to pair them with), I am finally, ALL IN! And I am already wearing them on rotation until the fall. For starters, to get to this fashion point, I…
From sunrise game drives to starlit dinners, keeping warm is key to enjoying every magical moment during an African safari. Most people tend to imagine Africa as a place of endless sunshine and scorching heat, but if you’ve ever actually lived there, you know that that’s only a one-sided story. I grew up in Kenya, and some of my childhood…