Why Traveling Back to Kenya Feels Like Therapy: Reflections from the Diaspora

For many Kenyans living in Australia, traveling back to Kenya is more than a vacation—it’s a form of therapy. From the moment the plane lands and the familiar sounds and smells of home flood the senses, there's a deep emotional release that no amount of Western self-care routines can replicate. Reconnecting with family, language, culture, and the comforting rhythm of Kenyan life offers healing, clarity, and a renewed sense of identity. In a world that often feels isolating, home becomes the place where the soul exhales.