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Road trip to Isiolo: A hidden gem on a budget

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Aerial view of Isiolo town. {Nathan Ochunge/Standard}

An ardent adventure traveller will seize every opportunity to explore "hidden gems" such as activities, culture, scenery, landscapes, and historical monuments. The trick is that an exploring mind and eye will pick these up regardless of the place.

Take, for example, Meru, where I was born and bred. When I was growing up, I did not know much about travel and adventure or anything to do with tourism-not even domestic tourism-yet I found myself hoping from one neighbourhood village to another and from one town to another, visiting relatives, friends, and schooling.

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