Stories, journeys, and field recordings from around the world.
(Nomad: Day 1452), Cape Town, South Africa, Since my last journal entry, I recorded more of the penguins. They are very interesting animals, and their sounds are also interesting. I explored the most southwestern point of the African continent, the Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1448), Simon’s Town, South Africa, A little jump from Hout Bay and I arrived at Simon’s town which is still on the cape peninsula. Even though the distance from Hout bay is not far, the road is one Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1446), Hout Bay, South Africa, Yesterday I started my slow road trip through South Africa. I have more than 2 months a small car, which will allow me to explore the country from West to East and Even Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1443), Cape Town, South Africa, Since last Friday I am discovering this new cosmopolitan city of Cape Town and at the same time a little of South Africa. Of course, Capetown is not representative of the whole country Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1439), Cape Town, South Africa, So I had my second and last day in Masai Mara. It is very impressive to see and hear all these animals. In the second place where I stayed, it was more difficult Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1437), Naboisho conservancy, Masai Mara, Kenya, After 2 nights in Nairobi, I finally arrived in Masai Mara, a famous area that always tops number one of the place to see/visit in East Africa. It is a very animal-rich Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1434), Aberdares National Park, Kenya, Yesterday I stayed nearby Lewa on the Laikipia plateau, in a farm-stay. I was close to trees that have residents’ birds, and also visitor birds. The sound was really crisp from this place. Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1433), Lewa, Kenya, Yesterday was an intense day, with the recording of elephants in the morning, the afternoon, and in the evening. I also recorded ambiences around the Reteti sanctuary and Reteti house where I was staying. The Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1432), Namunyak conservancy, Kenya, So I finally made it to this remote area. Yesterday I stayed in the forest of Mount Kenya. It was very refreshing, with dense humid forests, all along the way were tea plantations. I Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1430), Nairobi, Kenya, The two last days, I was able to go two times to the Karura forest because my accommodation was close enough. Today is my last day in Nairobi. I am going to explore the country Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1428), Nairobi, Kenya, Yesterday I moved to a new place in Nairobi, a little cottage quieter than the previous apartment. Here I can hear birds and sleep quietly. I will stay just 3 days then I will road Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1425), Nairobi, Kenya, It has been a long time I have not written an entry in my journal. I have been working as usual in Nairobi the same as the latest 4 weeks. I also went exploring a Read More …
Listen to this blog audio translation: From 2020 to 2021, I have been lucky enough to stay 400 days in Malaysia. Last year at this same period I was staying in Kampar, near Ipoh in the region of Perak. Despite Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1419), Nairobi, Kenya, Four more days passed since my latest journal entry. Not much interesting happened more. I am still staying in the city, working on my stuff. I am discussing more with the elephant orphanage to plan Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1415), Nairobi, Kenya, Another day in the capital city of Nairobi. These days, I feel my time is flying away. Even though I am doing a lot of necessary tasks, having a comfortable life here does not fit Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1413), Nairobi, Kenya, The days pass by in Nairobi, and I am learning more about Kenya and East Africa every day. I am tracing my itinerary a little better, but also taking the time to work on the Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1411), Nairobi, Kenya, 4 or 5 days have passed since the last time I wrote an entry in my journal. In fact, not much happened. There has been a warning from embassies and the Kenyan government about an Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1406), Nairobi, Kenya, Yesterday I visited the Karura forest. It is situated almost in the middle of the city. I was not expecting so much about it. But after walking one hour inside this place the sound of Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1403), Nairobi, Kenya, It is now my eighth day in Nairobi and in Kenya. I have to say I am well treated here. Food and accommodation options are really good. It’s actually one of the best places I Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1399),Nairobi, Kenya, I continued my exploration and discovery of the Nairobi metropolis. I found similarities with Kuala Lumpur. There are several ways the city developed and has a similar influence. They are both young cities, with a lot Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1397), Nairobi, Kenya, I arrived in the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi. This is where I am planning to stay for the few next weeks and most probably one entire month. Unfortunately, I initially chose an apartment that Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1394), Doha, Qatar, I am now in transit between Egypt and Kenya. The last few days in Cairo I visited various neighborhoods, in Nasr, new Cairo, and the old Cairo. I am not impressed by this city. From Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1391), Maadi, Cairo, Egypt, I had an incredible experience recording lions the other day. Everything went really well; it actually happens way better than I would have imagined. Ashraf the owner was really talented with the animals and Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1388), Maadi, Cairo, Egypt, Two days have passed in Cairo. Since Yesterday there was less haze. Because the wind woke up, I think it chased away the bad smoky air. This made the city more comfortable to wander Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1386), Maadi, Cairo, Egypt, I am now installed in Cairo, in the neighborhood of Maadi. Here I can finally try to leave as a local since nobody bothers me selling their tourist’s shit. I have to say this Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1384), Cairo, Egypt, I arrived in Cairo 2 days ago, I spent the first night just in front of the pyramid. There are many hotels and guest houses in the part of the city of Giza (Cairo metro Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1382), Luxor, Egypt, Some days have passed in Luxor, the capital of ancient Egypt. I visited some obvious infamous places, very touristic but must-sees in Luxor. I could record very interesting ambiences from the West bank where I Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1379), Luxor, Egypt, So I arrived in Luxor after a long travel time from Dahab, I already spent New Year’s Eve. I really appreciate being able to see with my own eyes all the remains of the great Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1377) Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, Yesterday I walked in the desert. It is actually very practical to stay on the border of the town as I have direct access to the wide Sinai desert right next to me. Read More …
(Nomad: Day 1375) Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, Yesterday was a slow day. I noticed again that everything takes time. There is a paradoxical fate to slow travel: staying longer at one place is very beneficial as it allows to regenerate, Read More …
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, My journey continues in this part of the world. In Dahab life is easy and simple, I have not much reason to complain. Yesterday for Christmas I went on a trip to Mount Sinai. It’s a Read More …
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, I am starting to really like and appreciate life here. Yes, it is a poor country, everything is messy, the streets are dirty, infrastructures are crumbling, and every piece of goods has a dubious quality and Read More …
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, Yesterday I took the decision to wake up early this morning. And I think it was the best decision as the sun wakes up early around 6 am, this will allow making the most of my Read More …
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, Here is day 225 of my journal which should read day 350 if I had written every day from the first post, but also should read Day 1350 if I had written every day from the Read More …
Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, Unfortunately, I did not write much these last few days. I was busy visiting Tenerife with my parents, we also did a day trip to the neighboring island of La Palma, a long ferry road to Read More …
Los Gigantes, Tenerife, Canaria Islands, 3 days have passed in Tenerife where I met my parents to spend one week together. The town we stay in is very nice along the cliffs. We visited some places around the island and Read More …
Los Gigantes, Tenerife, Canaria Islands, Yesterday I left Gran Canaria island, took the ferry, and arrived in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, then I took a bus to meet with my parents arriving at the airport. There was an issue with Read More …
Las lagunetas, Gran Canaria, Canary Island, The last two days I visited the South of the Island. I have to say the landscape is very dry and arid. Also, the development is focused on mass tourism, there is no charm Read More …