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Koija Starbeds
Culture, Kenya, Luxe on a Budget, Places to Stay

Koija Starbeds: A Magical Escape off the Beaten Track

29 October 2020

Few things can compare to spending a weekend in the Laikipia Bush. Maybe it is the vast landscapes, the starry skies, or the sights and sounds of nature and occasionally, a hyena laughing in the distance. I spent two nights at Koija Starbeds, and the […]

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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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Kenya, Culture

Eyes on Magical Kisumu

22 March 2017

Hey guys! Last week I was in Kisumu and I had the most amazing time. I love when a place takes me by surprise and Kisumu did just that. Do enjoy this photo diary in the meantime before I do a rundown of everything. The […]

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Tanzania, Africa, Chows, Culture

A Taste of Beautiful Mwanza

28 June 2016

Mwanza…Mwanza… Why a taste you ask? Well despite spending two weeks in Mwanza, I didn’t get to explore the city much as I hoped to and also because all I did was eat ha! There is always a next time, right? Getting to Mwanza I […]

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Culture, Inspiration, Kenya, Places to Stay

Visiting Turkana: Underrated Paradise

25 January 2016

Updated in July 2021 Photography by Mwenda Gitonga. First things first Temperature: hot…really hot …you might want to pack light clothing else roasting is real people! Do take anti-malaria drugs before travelling. Mosquito repellent or bug spray will help too. Few places can boast of […]

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Culture, Kenya

Turkana: Wild Beauty

18 January 2016

Kenya’s best kept secret!

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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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Never seen a canopy bridge I didn’t like😅 ⠀ Never seen a canopy bridge I didn’t like😅
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Best part about this scary bridge at Kitengela Glass is that it swings with every single step and with the tiniest blow of the wind😍 Watch what went down on the latest vlog (link in bio)
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Would you walk on it?
Recently visited Kitengela Hot glass and was blown Recently visited Kitengela Hot glass and was blown away 😅 by the artistry, creativity and explosion of colours all around. Safe to say I loved it!

Everything you need to know about the place is up on my latest blog post.

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Today is International Women’s Day but like most Today is International Women’s Day but like most Kenyan women, I’m in no celebratory mood. Yesterday was just another reminder that as women we’re never really at ease. We’re constantly living in fear in a society crafted against us. 
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At the same time, I choose to celebrate women today. Happy international women’s day to all women! Here’s to you sis🥂, keep being you and here’s to us breaking biases👏🏾
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Who do you celebrate today? Tag them in the comments below👇🏾
Best of both worlds😍 A Safari in the city is a Best of both worlds😍

A Safari in the city is always a good idea. Nairobi National Park has 4 of the big 5 with the exception of elephants. So you get to see Black rhinos, buffaloes, lions and if you’re lucky, the elusive leopards😍

All you need to know about visiting Nairobi National Park is up on the latest post on the blog. Link in bio🌞
Super excited to be nominated as a finalist in the Super excited to be nominated as a finalist in the Afrobloggers Awards 2021 under the travel category.
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The main aim of OCD has always been to provide you with valuable information to make travel easier and to push you past your comfort zone. Getting recognition for my work is the cherry on top.
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So please vote for me ( my blog is listed as the first in the travel category), the link is in my bio😊️
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Or just dm me for the direct link🌞
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I’m so grateful to have you here🥂
Happy new month! Here’s to crushing it this Nove Happy new month!
Here’s to crushing it this November 🥂
There’s more to Naivasha beyond Mt Longonot, Hel There’s more to Naivasha beyond Mt Longonot, Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha. (SAVE this post for future travels)
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New blog post all about fun things you can do in the lakeside town.
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This is me reminding you to book your transport/ac This is me reminding you to book your transport/accommodation option if you’re looking to travel over Christmas 🌞
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and this tiny waterfall 😍
I look unbothered but I was terrified at the thoug I look unbothered but I was terrified at the thought of a snake coming out of nowhere and biting me🥲
We really break our hearts by creating the most random scenarios in our heads😭😭
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