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Discovering Kenya and the world one step at a time.
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Hiking, Ngong Hills
One of the most magical things about Nairobi is that its madness and chaos on one end and a slice of heaven on the other. In this city, you could be stuck in traffic for hours or you could be in a serene environment in the hills enjoying God’s creation. You don’t need to go for an out of town trip that will cost you a month’s rent to enjoy this . You just need to call your friends and go hiking at Ngong hills just 25 km away for a little as Ksh. 1000 to Ksh. 1500 per person while sticking to a strict budget. Before we begin, the figure…
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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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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…
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Kenya National Archives, Nairobi
We live in a world where everyone is more aware of their history, a generation that knows that history can’t just be from the victors point of view. We want to know more, because we don’t just take what we are told, we poke holes and look at it from a new perspective then, we make a decision on whether to believe something as the gospel truth. This may apply to some of us. Others are okay with the textbook explanation. The one that says this person is superior to the next. Or if you have to fight for something then you are changing the status quo; and it’s not…
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Café Javas
Nairobi Java House is bae. The boyfriend you’ve been with who has shown you love and affection and massages your feet after a long day. But Café Javas? It is the colleague at work your friends warn you about. He doesn’t hold back on reminding you you’re beautiful and smiling when you meet on the elevator. He knows you are just friends. However, he has the lean body, fancy accent and is a bit too well spoken, deep coffee brown eyes that make your ovaries smile and arms that can lift you effortlessly like the queen that you are. It is a fatal attraction. The kind that you know you…
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The Memorial Peace Museum
We all have that sense that this is our home and whatever happens it will always be our home. That really is what leave us unbowed.
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A train tale.
When you talk to Kenyans who’ve traveled or lived abroad, they tell you meeting a fellow Kenyan feels like a bit of home away from home. A lady we met on the train explained just how warm Kenyans are. She talked about how once you meet someone you can relate with its a whole new world of exploration. Now, if you have used the train you know how much you pray to get good people who sit next to you and if you are with a friend, she doesn’t end up on sit 5 when you’re on 4 because they are miles apart. (I think they should let you book…
