👋 Meet your Guide

 

 

My journey began in Johannesburg, South Africa, but my path has never followed a straight line. Before I turned two, my family relocated to the Republic of Benin in West Africa. What was meant to be a brief 18-month stay became a 20-year chapter, shaped by my parents' work in nonprofit radio and medical outreach. 

Growing up in such a vibrant, multicultural setting instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for diversity, storytelling, and the deep connections that form across cultures. It's also where my insatiable love for Mangos started and I am sure that my Dad had a part to play in it as well.

I spent four formative years at Rift Valley Academy, an international school nestled in the highlands of Kenya, before traveling to Ireland for what I thought would be a short visit with family. Then the world changed — COVID arrived, travel paused — and Ireland quietly became home. 

Five years later, I’m still here, and I’ve come to love the rhythm, richness, and wild beauty of this island.

 

As a tour guide, I bring a global perspective and a heart for people to every journey. Whether we’re standing in the shadow of ancient ruins, walking windswept cliffs, or sharing stories over a cup of coffee, my goal is to create experiences that feel personal, meaningful, and truly unforgettable.

"The red earth of Africa stains more than our feet — it marks our spirit. No matter where we go, we carry its warmth, its dust, and its memory with us.” - African Proverb

 

We all carry traces of where we come from.
Whether it’s the red soil of Africa, the salt air of an island, or the quiet hum of a city street —
the land that raised us leaves its mark.
It shapes our stories, stains our soles, and whispers in our journey forward.

No matter where we go, we walk with the places that made us.

 

— So, enjoy being in the process of becoming, and welcome to the journey.

Daniel Kennedy