Mwende Mutuli Musau

but you can call me Tuli. 

I'm a female writer, copywriter, and content creator from Kenya based in Australia with five years of experience writing for prestigious publications and high-profile blogs. I specialize in travel, food and culture. 

Contact: tulimusau@gmail.com

Lonely Planet •

Benin: The best things to do

This small West African country of Benin is blessed with lush natural beauty, miles of beaches, unique markets and cultural riches.It’s a popular destination for travelers in search of a different kind of adventure. Indeed, Benin is the birthplace of Vodou – the internationally famous but not-very-well-understood religion that worships natural spirits and reveres ancestors.There’s a tragic aspect to Benin’s history: much its population was enslaved by European traders, who forcibly dispersed muc...
Lonely Planet •

Cape Town & the Garden Route

Lonely Planet's Cape Town and the Garden Route is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Climb the impressive Table Mountain, visit historic Robben Island and walk the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Cape Town and the Garden Route Travel Guide:
 

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination'...
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South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini 2024

Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spot wildlife in Kruger National Park and visit the cape ; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini Travel Guide:
 

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them...
CN Traveller •

The Best Places to Go in Africa in 2025

The excitement carries over into the historic Cape Winelands, where a meticulous restoration of Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch will wrap up in March with an 80-suite hotel and a wellness center. Nearby in the Franschhoek Valley, the Royal Portfolio unveils Franschhoek House this December at La Residence, a fully staffed, colourfully decorated private villa with six bedrooms and a games room. And Magnas Tours and Transfers’ privately chauffeured wine tours, promising exclusive access to farms no...
Lonely Planet •

The Joy of Quiet Places

Discover 60 of our planet's most serene and peaceful spaces plus 120 extra ideas on tranquil trips that explore the joys, pleasures, and restorative effects of quiet travel.

Nothing is more healing to the mind and spirit than finding a special place of peace. Learn how to slow down, open your eyes and ears to the tiny details of our world, and find joy in spaces far from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this unique travel guide.

Inside The Joy of Quiet Places:

Discover 60 of our plane...
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Australia 2024

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from surfing the waves on Byron Bay's iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at the famous Penguin Parade, and touring the famous rock art sites of Kakadu National Park with an Aboriginal guide.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Australia travel guide:

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all yo...
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11 ways to visit Benin on a budget

Already one of the most budget-friendly destinations in Africa, there are still plenty of ways to make your Benin trip even cheaper.

From flopping on a sunbed on palm-fringed beaches of the Atlantic coast and learning about Vodou to swimming in lakes and spotting elephants, lions, and cheetahs in Parc National de la Pendjari, it’s easy to make some lifelong memories in this small West African country – and all for next to nothing.

Here is how to see Benin on a budget.
• Basic room for two: $50
Food & Wine •

Local Coffee Is Finally Getting Its Due in This Vibrant African City

Stepping into Cave Coffee is a multisensory experience. Lush, verdant green plant life punctuates every corner, while mahogany brown walls are set off by bright yellow seating lining the floor-to-ceiling windows that allow the Rwandan sun to stream in. And it’s all awash with the bitter-sweet scent of what’s brewing. It’s a carefully curated coffee shop that perfectly represents a destination known as the “land of a thousand hills,” Kigali, Rwanda. And the 2024 Global Tastemakers panel of food a
Carefree Magazine •

I've Tried 9 Different Religions...What Do I Believe Now?

Religion has always been a source of great spiritual importance in African communities. Faith unites us and provides a common cause, a united ground where we can worship God. I’ve been on a religious journey for the last 10 years that has taken me to the heights and depths of diverse dogmas and belief systems. I have experienced 8 religions from various cultures starting from my Roman Catholic birth origin to Pantheism at 25. It’s been one soul-searching adventure and I have no regrets whatsoever.
Lazo Magazine •

On the Dark Origins of Tanzania’s Spice Island

Zanzibar is a tropical oasis shaped by migration and multiculturalism.

A group of islands off mainland Tanzania, with two large islands called Pemba and Unguja, Zanzibar has a 20,000-year-old history that brought both progress and oppression to the archipelago. For centuries, Africans, Arabs, Europeans, and Indians influenced this land known as “Spice Island,” creating a multiracial and multicultural society.
Lonely Planet •

The 4 best road trips in Benin

Underrated and underexplored, the small slither of West Africa that makes up Benin is best covered by road.

Neighboring Nigeria to the east, Togo and Burkina Faso to the west, and Niger to the north, Benin has as much to offer as each of them. From experiencing Vodou culture in Ouidah and learning about the Dahomey Kingdom in Abomey to visiting the revered watermen of the “Venice of Africa,” surprises and spectacular locations keep coming.

Here we've picked five road trips that take in the hig
Lonely Planet •

Kenya 2023

Lonely Planet's Kenya is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Gaze at a million wildebeest migrating across Masai Mara; get close to big cats; or hike through the national parks; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Kenya Travel Guide:
 

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them...
Resonate •

The Pioneering Town of West African Weaving

Tucked away 18 km off the Kumasi-Mampong Road in Ghana is an ancient African village that has preserved its unique way of life for centuries by creating one of the most popular textiles on the continent — kente. The village of Bonwire (pronounced “bon-ray”) is dedicated to the age-old custom of West African weaving that lies at the core of the Ashanti tribe’s rich traditions.

A visit to the Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre showed me a lively cultural destination where visitors can take a tour to le
Lonely Planet •

8 of the best things to do in Benin

Benin is the birthplace of voodoo – a religion that worships natural spirits and reveres ancestors. It was also a significant source for transatlantic slave traders. A history you’ll learn more about at its museums.

This small West African country is blessed with luscious natural surroundings, beautiful beaches and unique markets. It's a popular destination for adventurers who want to discover more about the country's rich culture..
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