About Me

My name’s Maryann Kariuki. Yea, let’s start there. Hmmn…I’m trying to find a way to fit this tiny section with details about myself. Thinking I’d probably need some more space. A chapter in a book maybe. Or why not the whole book. Gosh I can already hear the naysayers at the back saying ‘calm down woman’. Ahaha. I’m just kidding. 

 

Over the past few years, I’ve lived a little nomad life, moved about in a few countries, travelled to a few more and fallen a little bit more in love with life. Well, maybe aside from one or two moments which I didn’t quite fall in love with. Like that time I got lost for hours, trying to find my hotel on my first solo trip. Or that other time my shoes got stolen at a traveller’s hostel. But see, all these quirky little moments made for memories and lessons I hold on to. Lessons that act as my little guiding lights in this quirky little life.

 

Stories From Around has been a dream of mine for some years now. And as the dream was brewing at the back of my mind, I started a podcast to keep it warm. So 49 episodes in, and one year later, the written version www.storiesfromaround.com was born. A dream. My little dream. For the ones who just like me, love a little nice read on a cosy day.

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So I'm not only grateful, but at peace with every moment I've spent wandering and moving and being one with this earth and all its magic. So this here is a brief account of my experiences and all the lovely moments, thoughts and conversations I've had.

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All my love. Thanks for hanging out.