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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

With international travel currently limited, this is the best 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 […]

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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 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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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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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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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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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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Nairobi, Budget Travel

The Nairobi National Museum

15 October 2018

The Nairobi National Museum The Nairobi National Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in Kenyan history, heritage, and art. I haven’t been since it was reopened back in 2008 and I have to say I was quite impressed. Overall the museum is beautifully curated […]

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Eyes on Nairobi CBD
Budget Travel, Nairobi

Eyes on Nairobi CBD

8 September 2017

Pics by Aska Sometimes we think way outside the box while some of the answers we seek are in the box, in a dark corner, sealed and forgotten. Sometimes we get so indulged in the daily hustle and bustle of city life, that we forget […]

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Nairobi, Budget Travel

All You Need to Know About The AFEW Giraffe Centre, Nairobi

25 August 2016

Photography by Aska and Camilla I’ ve wanted to revisit The Giraffe Centre for quite some time now and when my schedule opened up, I pounced on the opportunity. First things first Giraffe Centre, otherwise known as African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Giraffe Centre (AFEW), was […]

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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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One thing about me, I’m a sucker for views. Any One thing about me, I’m a sucker for views. Any place with a view is a sure bet and naturally, the view was my favourite thing about Kilaguni Serena. If you’re like me then you should definitely add Kilaguni to your bucketlist.
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Talking about this view, the food and generally my experience at the lodge up on the blog. Click the link in my bio for more🌞
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A review of my stay at Kilaguni is finally up on the blog friends. Click the link in my bio to view the post😌
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Catch more glimpses of the lodge on the Tsavo West highlight in my profile or look out for the full scoop coming to the blog soon(more like ASAP😅)
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Are you the type to plan fewer(but major ) trips within the year or do you prefer to go on several smaller trips throughout the year?
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Your trip is instantly elevated when your choice of accommodation is good. My stay at Kilaguni was nothing short of amazing. More details coming soon but get a glimpse of the lodge on the Tsavo West highlight on my profile😊️
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Reliving my best life in Tsavo West. I went on a game drive, visited Shetani Lava and Mzima Springs. I love that Tsavo West National park has such a diverse ecosystem. One minute you’re in scorching hot Shetani lava, the next you’re in a cool oasis. Have you been to Tsavo West? What do you want to know about the place/my trip? Let me know in the comments below 😊
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A blog post is coming soon but for now catch the action on my stories or the Tsavo West highlight on my profile.
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I recently visited Tsavo West National Park and the trip was absolutely amazing. Get a glimpse of the action and catch a vibe on my Stories or click on the Tsavo West highlight on my profile to catch up.
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Swipe left to see this beautiful baboon family that we got to see at the park gate😊
Grateful for the big things, the little things, th Grateful for the big things, the little things, the big little things and everything in between. Life’s not easy but there’s always something to be grateful for.
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I’m grateful for for every travel experience I’ve had and I enjoy sharing them with you. So thank you for being a part of my journey. To say thanks, I’ve put together a FREE weekend getaway packing list that you get when you sign up for my weekly newsletter.  Grab yours by clicking the link on my bio ☺️
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Speaking about some beautiful properties to stay a Speaking about some beautiful properties to stay at while in Diani up on the blog. You may feel the need to pack up and travel to Diani ASAP after reading the post😅
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