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Category: Kenya

Hiking to Lake Ellis, Mt Kenya
Adventure, Budget Travel, Group Trip, Kenya

All you need to know about hiking to Lake Ellis

11 August 2020

Photography by Black Cypher and Sonscript Photography I recently went hiking to Lake Ellis, Mt Kenya. Let’s just say, it was a VERY long day. The journey was long but seeing the lake was absolutely worth it. Here is all you need to know about […]

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Places to stay in Kajiado
Inspiration, Kenya, Luxe on a Budget, Places to Stay

16 Stunning Airbnbs in Kajiado County

28 July 2020

While you might have to put a pause on international travel plans due to the COVID-19, you can still travel within your country. Kajiado County is less than two hours away from Nairobi and is ideal for a weekend getaway. Stay at some of the […]

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Things to do in Nairobi during lockdown
Inspiration, Nairobi, Places to Stay

16 Fun Things to do in Nairobi during Lockdown

25 June 2020

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all staying safe as we continue dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. If you are anything like me, you are probably getting cabin fever and are looking for ways to stay sane. In this spirit, I have put together a […]

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Hike to Tigoni, Limuru
Budget Travel, Group Trip, Inspiration, Kenya, Places to Stay

Eyes on Lush Tigoni

30 March 2020

Photo Credits- Voste and Mash Clicks I recently went on a 5 hour hike organised by Let’s Drift. It was a relatively easy hike, perfect for beginners. We passed through beautiful changes of scenery, through tea farms and man made lakes. Enjoy these photos of Tigoni. […]

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Go Karting in Nairobi, Kenya at Whistling Morans
Nairobi, Adventure

Go Karting at Whistling Morans- A Comprehensive Guide

28 February 2020

A First Timer’s Guide to Go-Karting Hello Friends, I hope you are doing well. I went Go Karting at Whistling Morans over the weekend and here is everything you need to know before partaking in this adventure activity. Whistling Morans Location Whistling Morans is located […]

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Affordable things to do in Nairobi(under $5)
Nairobi, Budget Travel

Affordable things to do in Nairobi (under $5)

4 February 2020

Sometimes people think that they would need millions to afford to travel. Travel does not have to be expensive. While travel is an expense in itself, you can do it on a budget without breaking the bank. One of the best ways to travel on […]

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Nyahururu Travel Guide
Kenya, Inspiration, Places to Stay

A Taste of Nyahururu: Nyahururu mini guide

15 January 2020

Hello friends and Happy New Year! I visited Thomson’s Falls during the December holidays and thought of sharing something short and sweet about Nyahururu town. Thomson’s Falls One can hardly mention Nyahururu without talking about its crown jewel, Thomson’s Falls. These spectacular falls bring life […]

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Nairobi Gallery
Nairobi, Budget Travel, Culture

The Nairobi Gallery: A beautiful journey through art

27 August 2019

The Nairobi Gallery houses cultural art collected by the late Vice President, Joseph Murumbi. Together with his wife Sheila Murumbi, they collected African textiles, jewelry, stamps and rare ancient books all over Africa and parts of Asia.

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Ozone Trampoline Park
Nairobi

Ozone Trampoline Park- Fun Times Guaranteed

19 May 2019

Hey guys! I hope you are all doing well.  If you’re a student like myself or are working a full time job, you certainly understand that the opportunities and time to travel become less-er.  I have now learnt that  all books and no travel make Ivy  rather […]

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White Water Rafting in Sagana, Kenya
Kenya, Adventure, Inspiration

The Ultimate Guide to White Water Rafting in Kenya

12 December 2018

White water rafting in Kenya is a must do for any adrenaline junkie. Rafting in Kenya is done in Sagana for the most part. I had the amazing opportunity to do it with Savage Wilderness, the pioneer rafting company in the country. It was three […]

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About Me

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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Popular Posts

  • 20 Charming Airbnbs in Nanyuki
  • 16 Stunning Airbnbs in Kajiado County
  • 20 Enchanting Airbnbs in Naivasha
  • All you need to know about hiking to Lake Ellis
  • 19 Beautiful Airbnbs in Diani
  • Chasing Waterfalls in the beautiful Aberdare National Park
  • Fun Day Trip to Ngare Ndare Forest
  • The Best Weekend Getaway Destinations in Kenya
  • A Simple Hiking Guide for Beginners- Hiking tips for beginners
  • Go Karting at Whistling Morans- A Comprehensive Guide

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Hungry for the Rush 🌍🛫👣
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Chasing Waterfalls in the Aberdares 👇🏾

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📍 Magura Waterfalls and Queens Cave
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Throwback to one of my favourite waterfalls in the country. At the base of the falls is the Queens Cave, where Mau Mau fighters would hide out from the British.
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More information about this falls, and the Aberdares is up on the blog, the link is in my bio🌞
📍Gura Falls ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortu 📍Gura Falls
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Unfortunately, trekking to Gura falls is not an option, you can only view the waterfall from the deck at Karuru Falls.
*insert cheesy caption about looking back* . . . N *insert cheesy caption about looking back*
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No, but seriously, this is another reminder to live life fully, whatever that looks like for you. Whether it’s going on a trip, calling a friend, trying a new recipe, dancing in the rain, starting a business- bottom line is, live in the moment.  You only get one life🌞
Don’t go chasing waterfalls was terrible advice Don’t go chasing waterfalls was terrible advice 😅
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Go chase waterfalls, especially the majestic beauties in Aberdare National Park. Read about my experience up on the blog(link in bio) to get more information about the place and how you can also enjoy a similar experience🌞
6 years strong 💪🏾 . . I recently celebrated 6 years strong 💪🏾 
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I recently celebrated my six year blogversary and when I look back at my journey I can’t help but be grateful. I’m so grateful for each and every moment leading up to this. 
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Six years ago I bet on myself without knowing (or understanding 😂) what the blogging world entailed or where I was going with it. I just enjoyed travelling and sharing my experiences with people🤷🏾‍♀️😂
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There’s been so many times I wanted to quit but somehow God kept steering me back to it. So I’m grateful for that and for the growth- in knowledge, mindset and community.
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Six years later and I’m still betting on myself. I don’t know what the future holds for OCD but I’m excited to see where it’ll take me
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Cheers to OCD 🥂
I have an insane calling to be where I'm not🏃🏾‍♀️
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Curious to see where the roads will lead me to this year. What’s on your travel bucketlist?
Went chasing waterfalls at one of the most beautif Went chasing waterfalls at one of the most beautiful places in the country. I now want a house in the mountains minus the hiking part😅 
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Anyway, everything you need to know about the trip (and how you can also visit the place) is up on the blog. Link is in my bio 🌞
I find that road trips feel shorter when the roads I find that road trips feel shorter when the roads are scenic😍 
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Did you know that you can use the Kiambu-Githiga-Limuru Route to get to the Naivasha- Nakuru highway without having to use Waiyaki Way or Ndenderu- Limuru Rd? Now you know 😅
Not only is the road absolutely beautiful past Kiambu town but it’s also smooth and there’s little to no traffic most times- well, comparably less than the traffic on Waiyaki Way😅
Climbing up Chaimu Volcanic crater is one of the t Climbing up Chaimu Volcanic crater is one of the things you can do in Tsavo West National Park. 
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The hike takes about 20 minutes and is very beginner friendly. You only need to watch your step because the loose ground makes it very slippery. Predators and poisonous snakes have been spotted in the hill and it’s best to be accompanied by a Ranger to avoid such scary surprises 😅
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More info about this place and things to do in Tsavo West is up on the blog🌞
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