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10 questions with Tuja May
We’ve finally finished another journey around the sun and we’re already over a week into the new year let alone another decade! Once I shared Rafael’s story and old friend reached out and offered to give me a tarot reading. I chickened out (of course) because… well… it seemed beyond the scope of what I felt spiritually inclined to (or I just didn’t have enough information about it). Nonetheless, my curiosity was triggered and here’s what you need to know about tarot reading! Have anything you’d like featured? Drop me an email on info@glynismaina.co.ke I promise I don’t bite. *** Tell us a little bit about yourself. What’s one…
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10 questions with RJ Kariuki
This week I got a chance to send over a few questions to one of my favorite photographers for a feature on Your Story segment. He’s a good friend and all images featured here are owned by him. Do you have a story you would like featured as well or anyone you could recommend? Feel free to drop me an email on info@glynismana.co.ke 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What’s one random fact no one knows about you? My name is RJ Kariuki. I come from a large family of 7 kids, and I am the firstborn. Currently a student at UoN in my final year. I prefer…
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Ndere Island, Kisumu
Nairobi life can be an unending cycle. You spend an average of two hours in traffic every working day, the new boss isn’t your favorite person, the couple living above you have bought a new amphitheater and you have no idea what sleep is anymore. The day may have highs of 27 degrees but you don’t remember the last time you saw the sun. You may eat at fancy restaurants for business meetings but have no idea what the food tasted like, because the rat race is catching up and we’re all trying to make it. Before you get into this unending cycle, add Ndere Island on your bucket list.…
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Giraffe Centre, Nairobi
You probably remember Giraffe Centre from your old school trips if you studied at any school in Kenya. It was some kind of pre-primary/ middle school domestic tourist destination. And we were hella excited to go there! You may not remember much about it from then so let’s take a small tour and see if you miss it. The spot is one for nature lovers. It’s a place you just go and hang out, enjoy the view, learn about giraffe’s and feed them. It’s very chill and in case you’re going there with company make sure it’s the kind of place they would hang out. Giraffe Centre is located in…
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INTI – A Nikkei Experience
Location There’s a new spot in town! The INTI – A Nikkei Experience is on Waiyaki Way, Westlands on 20th floor at One Africa Place. To get if driving it’s along Waiyaki Way and there’s ample parking at the basement. A taxify (bolt) from town is about 200 bob or Uber around 250 bob. The place is opposite delta so you could just alight at delta if you’ve taken a Westlands Matatu from town or Ngara. Matatu fare is about 50 bob. In case you use Ojijo Road and feel a bit lost, walk to The Mall, Westlands and cross the road to the opposite side. What kind of a…
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And Then Life Happens – Auma Obama
Auma Obama’s memoir is underrated. I don’t think we know what we’re missing by not reading the book. (Okay now I have) I get the feeling that this book gets passed as the book by Obama’s sister and everyone has the vibe that it’ll talk about Obama from cover to cover. The more thrilling part is that Auma let’s you believe it’s a book about her brother. As if to mock you and say, yes this book is everything you imagined it would be. She opens the book with an all about Barry story in full regalia with even the Clintons. You need to be patient enough to know that…
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Dinner guide feature
A couple of months ago a friend of mine whatsapped me asking if I’d like to feature on a show. I said why not (because half the time these things don’t materialize) but in this blogging life you just keep the faith. And months later it paid off. I was skeptical when I got the call but after sharing my location and doing my homework we gave it a shot and went for it. (Always share your location when you’re not sure! And it helps to always talk to boda guys around the area they will always validate if where you’re going is a legit place. If they don’t know…
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Kinky hair diaries
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Watamu, Kilifi County
It’s always been a dream of mine to explore all corners of Kenya and Watamu was one of the many I hadn’t visited. It’s fantastic, especially in the low season. No crowds, peaceful beach walks and just about the best bargains you could get. Watamu is located 108km from Mombasa and about 30 minutes from Malindi. It is named after the people of watamu and means ‘sweet people’. There’s quite a number of places to visit when you’re here to live up the Watamu experience. Gedi Ruins The ruins date back to the 12th century rich in the culture and history of the Swahili people who came to be from…
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7 places, spend only 500 bob in Nairobi
In Nairobi there are days you leave the house and automatically Ksh. 5,000 leaves your account. It’s disdaining considering how much work you put in to make the money. As a lover of all things food and exploration I try to keep an extra 500 bob for random plots, anything beyond that we need to plan for it. Here’s my top seven picks of places to visit and spend 500 bob or less per person. 1.Sno-Cream I am one of the few people who had not tried Sno-Cream until last month and I’m wondering where I’ve been all this time. Sno-Cream is opposite University of Nairobi Main Campus and you…
