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RedHill Karting
Adventure, Group Trip, Kenya

Exhilarating Go Karting Adventure at Redhill Karting: All You Need to Know

15 August 2023

I have been craving an adrenaline rush and this is precisely what I experienced during my recent escapade to Redhill Karting with a group of friends. Imagine an afternoon filled with excitement, fierce competition, and the thrill of high-speed racing. Just like my unforgettable first-time […]

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Njine Kabia Falls
Adventure, Budget Travel, Kenya

Unveiling Njine Kabia: A Thrilling Adventure Off the Beaten Path

2 July 2023

Photography by Andrew and yours truly Nestled in the lush Kirinyaga countryside lies a thundering beauty, Njine Kabia Waterfall. Relatively lesser known compared to Kenya’s more popular destinations makes the place all the more special. While the star of the show is the waterfall, Njine […]

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Simple Rafting in Sagana
Adventure, Budget Travel, Group Trip, Kenya

Thrilling Rafting at the Beautiful Jangwani Camp, Sagana

29 May 2023

I recently found myself back in Sagana, and if you know anything about Sagana, you know I was in for an adventure-filled day. Our destination was the beautiful Jangwani Camp and on our agenda were zip lining, archery and rafting. Catch all the action here. […]

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Tassia Lodge Lekurruki
Adventure, Inspiration, Kenya, Luxe on a Budget, Places to Stay

The Stunning Tassia Lodge: Laikipia’s Best Kept Secret

14 February 2023

Perched on an escarpment somewhere in Laikipia’s hilly countryside sits the stunning Tassia Lodge. The minute I saw the photos online, I just knew I had to be there. It seemed like a combination of everything that I love and more, so I reached out […]

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Sagana Day Hike
Budget Travel, Group Trip, Kenya

Eyes on Thrilling Sagana

30 October 2022

I recently went on a 20km hike organised by Passion for Adventures. It was a relatively easy hike, perfect for beginners. The hike was to cover Kiambicho Hill and get to Sagana Gorges. We passed through beautiful scenery changes, crossing River Sagana, and Kiambicho Hill in […]

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Burudani Adventure Park
Adventure, Budget Travel, Kenya

Epic Sky Cycling at Burudani Adventure Park in 2022

17 August 2022

Updated in July 2023 What do you get when you mix ziplining with cycling? You get sky cycling! I first learnt about this activity on Instagram, from videos of people doing it in El Salvador and it looked thrilling. So when I saw a Tiktok […]

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Nairobi Safari Walk
Adventure, Budget Travel, Nairobi

Exploring the Nairobi Safari Walk: An Affordable Adventure

27 July 2022

Some of the perks of living in Nairobi is convenient access to wildlife via the national park and the Nairobi Safari Walk. It’s been a long and grim Nairobi winter and naturally, I thought it would be a good time to leave the comfort of […]

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Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass
Adventure, Kenya

Everything you need to know about visiting Kitengela Hot Glass in 2022

20 April 2022

Did you know that Kitengela Hot Glass is one of the few places in the world that make glass items from recycled glass? Me neither. A friend suggested that I visit and that is exactly what I did. Watch what went down here. Here are […]

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Kenya, Places to Stay

Staying at the Charming WindyMills Cottage

14 February 2022

Imagine this: You are staying at a cute off-grid cottage, where you get to wake up to breathtaking views of the Ngong Hills. The best part is, that could be you! Seated at the foot of the mighty Ngong Hills is WindyMills Cottage, a quaint […]

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Nairobi National Park
Adventure, Budget Travel, Kenya, Nairobi

The Ultimate Guide to the Nairobi National Park

28 January 2022

For a person born, raised and living in Nairobi, (and one who enjoys safaris for that matter) I have only been to the Nairobi National Park once, as a kid. There is no particular reason why I do not frequent the Park, perhaps it is […]

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Ivy Miricho

Ivy Miricho

I am Ivy Miricho, author of the travel blog, Of Chows and Dhows. I created this space with an aim to inform and inspire you to explore more of the world and most importantly, move you to push past your comfort zone.

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