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

16 Stunning Airbnbs in Kajiado County

28 July 2020

Updated in April 2023 Kajiado County is less than two hours away from Nairobi and is ideal for a weekend getaway. Stay at some of the best Airbnbs in Kajiado and enjoy privacy and spectacular views. It is expansive, and vast, and is home 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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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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Eyes on Nairobi CBD
Budget Travel, Nairobi

Eyes on the Sunny Nairobi CBD

8 September 2017

Photography 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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Imperial Hotel Kisumu
Places to Stay, Chows, Kenya, Luxe on a Budget

Staying at the Classic Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu

29 March 2017

Photography by Kech Travel is amazing. You get to visit incredible places, see and connect with both nature and people, you get to relax or dive straight into fantastic activities and get out of your comfort zone. The experience you have, however, depends on several […]

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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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