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Category: Budget Travel

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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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

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 of someone sky cycling […]

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Nairobi Safari Walk
Adventure, Budget Travel, Nairobi

Exploring the Nairobi Safari Walk in 2022

27 July 2022

Some of the perks of living in Nairobi is getting to the national park in less than an hour. It’s been a long and grim Nairobi winter and naturally, I thought it would be a good time to leave the comfort of my sheets and […]

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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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How to travel more
Budget Travel, Hacks, Inspiration

How to travel more while working a full-time job or studying

7 October 2020

Work hard, travel harder. What they do not tell you is that you will probably end up working hard and harder. Travelling is important for most of us and I know firsthand how difficult it is balancing work or school with travel and maintaining a […]

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The Best Weekend Getaway Destinations in Kenya
Budget Travel, Group Trip, Kenya, Places to Stay, Solo Travel

The Best Weekend Getaway Destinations in Kenya

23 September 2020

Anytime is a good time to explore your country or city. Local travel is also a lot cheaper and more convenient. With that being said, below are the best weekend getaway destinations in Kenya. The holiday season is drawing nearer and you should take advantage […]

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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, Sonscript Photography and yours truly 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 […]

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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- Steve 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, tea farms and man-made lakes. Enjoy these photos of Tigoni. Tigoni Photo Diary […]

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How to travel without travelling
Budget Travel, Hacks, Inspiration

5 Simple Ways to Travel Without Travelling

23 March 2020

Hello friends! I hope you are all doing well in light of the Corona Virus pandemic. We are currently living in uncertain times and getting breaking news every few hours is scary and triggers anxiety. While social distancing and isolation is paramount in this season, […]

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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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