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#Rongailiving
#Kajiadocounty .
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Secondly, it feels like we're in the bundus..a walk to the shops earns us curious gazes like we are newbie aliens who've dropped from the skies. My best guess is that these guys are so close-knit, they know every family, any strange face is a stranger.
Thirdly, we always bump into herds of goats and sheep, ambling nonchalantly like they own the roads, heck the boda boda riders just swerve around them..there'll even be donkeys pulling carts of water or frolicking in the dust.
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Have you been to Rongai?
#Rongai #Kajiadocounty #summerbunny #ThisisAfrica #animalplanet #VisitKenya #africanamazing #africanqueen #blackisbeautiful #diasporareturnee #globetrotter #intrepidescape #travelblogger #travelogues #localtourist #iloveKenya #travelwithme #travelblogger #diasporatales #vscoKenya #culturetrip #blackgirlhairstyles #blackgirlfro #braidgang #cornrowstyles #travelingchicas #ebonyqueens #africangirlskillingit #melaninglow #MagicalKenya
I've heard all sorts of things said about Rongai, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine being domiciled there. Two months on, here we are.
A few things I've noticed.
Firstly, it's hella far, and the traffic jam is the mother of all jams. If afore time we could just nip into CBD, now we cannot. We live we in Kajiado county; it takes a plan, carefully crafted appointments or the promise of a cash payment, for us to go to #Nairobae county.
Have you been to Ongata Rongai?
#Rongai #Kajiadocounty #summerbunny #ThisisAfrica #VisitKenya #africanamazing #africanqueen #blackisbeautiful #diasporareturnee #globetrotter #intrepidescape #travelblogger #travelogues #localtourist #iloveKenya #travelwithme #travelblogger #diasporatales #vscoKenya #culturetrip #blackgirlhairstyles #blackgirlfro #braidgang #cornrowstyles #travelingchicas #ebonyqueens #africangirlskillingit #melaninglow #MagicalKenya #blackhairflair
This weekend has been so hard, so very dark. I've shed many tears, thought many thoughts. I am in shock and disbelief. Every morning I awake, I want to hear different news, that this news is fake news, but I have to come to grips with the fact that you've moved on to the next realm.
@hodantv, you were one of the most beautiful and encouraging souls I have ever worked with. I loved to read your tweets every morning, retweeting many of the refreshing thoughts and anecdotes, funny experiences you had as you explored Kismayo; interacting with the people, showcasing the natural food and the beautiful beaches. You invited me to Mogadishu in 2015, and ensured I had a 5-star media trip. We talked this year and you desired me to come to Kismayo on a second media trip, all expenses paid.
Your passing in a heinous Alshabab attack last Friday is a great and sudden loss. We have been robbed. The dreams and plans you had have been stolen from us your audience.
Go well dear friend, I love and miss you. Rest in peace Hodan Nalayeh.🙏🏽🙏🏽 🙏🏽❤❤❤❤😢😢😢
#Kismayo #Somalia #Somaliasuccess #Somaliapositivity #journalist #HodanNalayeh #travelogues #media #RIP
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I trust that travel is on your 2019 list?
Unbeknownst to many, the proliferation of apps on their smartphone can assist them to navigate new towns and cities.
Some of my go-to apps are booking, skyscanner, Expedia, Google translate and so forth. What are some of your favorite apps?
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I've written a new blog post on ways your smartphone has revolutionized travel. 📸 📲
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#travelogues #travelexperiences
#luxurytravelexpert #travelmadfam #travelwithme #travelingchicas #travelapps #facebook #socialmediaapps #snapchat #instagram #intrepidescape #photoapps #navigationapps
#tourmarketplace #tourandtravel #ontaapp #appstore #playstore #dametravel #travelagent #travelmarketplace #tourapps #travelapps #newtourismapps #onlinetravelassistant #ontaapps #newtourismmarketplace #tourleader #downloadnow #touragent
"When they say the internet doesn't forget, but your inner crazy manifests anyway.."🤓🤓🤓
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Bumpy boda-boda ride from Giraffe center..have you been?🦒❤
Are you wary of what you post, fearful that it may "haunt" you someday?😱
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#igke #VisitKenya #Tembeakenya🇰🇪 #MagicalKenya #Giraffecentre #Animalplanet #giraffeconservation #melaninkids #travelmadfam
#awesometravelkids #adventureswithchildren ##Kidswhoexplore #parentswhowander
#watch_us_wander #Globewanderingfamily
#travelbrood #freespiritedchildhood #wearetravelmums #fearlessmum #intrepidescape #socialmedia #sheisnotlost #iamnairobian #Nairobae #travelingchicas #headwrapqueen #CNNGo #natgeo #lonelyplanet
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#safariwalk
#kws
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Though the Republic of Kenya has a dizzying array of National parks and reserves strewn across the country, they still make room for folks in the capital to have close encounters with wild animals in their natural settings.
The Safari walk of the animal orphanage in Langata is one such place, Nairobi national park is the other. Just behind me in the background is a white rhino, one of the endangered species.
We had quite a fright when a family of baboons descended on us headed by a huge male baboon who grabbed a bag from Little Miss Ashley and begun eating the bunch of sweet bananas and a black forest cake we had therein.
We can't say we weren't warned at the entrance. So if you're headed there, be careful with your food..these primates are a wee bit aggressive.🦍🦍🦍😥
#Nairobae #TembeaKenya #MagicalKenya #whyiloveKenya #VisitKenya #ThisisAfrica #primates #whiterhino #rhinoconservation #KenyaWildlifeservices #Kenyanwildlife #seeKenya #Animalplanet #baboons #africageophoto #animalconservation #backpackersintheworld #headwrapqueen #loveyourmane #melanintravel #blackvoyageurs #travelnoire #blacktravelfeed #travelisthenewblack
#naturalhairlife
#blackbombshells
#headscarf #turban
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#Animalplanet
#Giraffecentre
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Ever stolen a kiss from a giraffe? 🦒🦒🦒🥰😘💋💋💋 It may feel slimy, as well as a gentle bristle-y bump against your lips.
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In 2015, in pursuit of an instagrammable kiss pic, I stuck alot of pellets in my mouth and puckered up for a smooch..Some giraffes licked my chin in attempt to pick the pellets, others bumped my lips gently and collected their pellets, while the rest slobbered all over my face (thankfully the saliva of a giraffe has antiseptic qualities). I got my perfect pic then and came today for seconds..or sixths..💋💋💋🦒
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I got 'kissed' by a girl..her name is Salma and she's a feisty one..she doesn't do selfies for no-body, if you show her your back she'll snort and breath spittle down your neck..she was attacked by a lion as a kid giraffe and has been quite aggressive since then..running off as you can see in the fourth pic..the third pic is of Ed. I hear he's gentle..he'll even pose for a selfie..or a giraff-ie!
In Nairobi's Karen you have the chance to be in close proximity with Rothschild giraffes at Giraffe Manor or the Giraffe Centre. They are there on a conservation effort. Have you been to either? Peep my instastory for more..
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#igke #VisitKenya #Nairobae #travelwithme #TembeaKenya #MagicalKenya #ThisisAfrica #natgeo #lonelyplanet #ebonyqueen #blackqueen #melaninglow #citizenfemme #africanheadwrapstyle #headwrapswag #iamnairobian #blackgirlhairstyles #wildlifeconservation #animalselfies #endangeredspecies #Rothschildgiraffe #giraffe #animaloftheday #Maasaigiraffe #wildestafrica #shetravelz #meettheworld #dametravel
#mothersday2019
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"To be honest I'm just winging it. Life . . . Motherhood . . . Eyebrows . . . Everything..."😊😊😊❤❤❤
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!...
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To those who are STILL adulting, and have no idea what they're doing but are winging it all the same...and to those like our mums whom in the absence of google, social media and the internet, did a stellar job raising us.
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#mothersday2019 #mumsarebest #mothersdaygifts #motivationalquotes #mothersdayquotes #mumsanddaughterdayout #familylove #ThanksMom #MyMomistheBest #iloveMyMom
#IGotItFromMyMama #HappyMotherDay #MotherLove #MomAndMe
#womeninspiringwomen #Nairobae #travelwithme #travelingchicas #blackgirlmagic #ebonyqueens #africangirlskillingit #melaninglow #melaninqueens #blackgirlhairstyles #blackrockingit #weloveyourgenes #chocqueen #darkskinbeauties #melanindripping
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#Nairobae .
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The look you give when you realize the cost of pizza in Nairobi is more or less the same as the cost of pizza in Amsterdam.🙄🤔🤨🍕🍕🍕
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Things are topsy turvy. Organic food is beautifully cheap here while processed food is uncomfortably expensive!!!
I'm choosing where to shop and eat while I'm based here. Two days ago I was visiting a salon for the second time, the first time they charged me and my daughter a total amount of 12 euro equivalent..this time I went alone and after they were done they charged me an equivalent of 10 euro. I suspect it's because they figured out from conversation we've come from majuu. (abroad)
Nah! I don't ascribe to that scammish thinking. I bargained my way into a lower price. I've lived among the #Dutch..they are one of the most frugal nationalities in Europe. No ways am I going to blow money foolishly here..flossing has nothing on me. To quote #theDonald..."When it comes to money I don't play games!"
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Do your money spending habits change when you travel?
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#igke #TembeaKenya #MagicalKenya #VisitKenya #ThisisAfrica #africanamazing #africanqueen #naturallysheisdope #blackisbeautiful #blackbombshells #blackgirlmagic #ebonyqueens #afrojewellery #melaninqueens #iamnairobian #blackgirlhairstyles #headscarfswag #headwrapstyles #travelingchicas #travelhappy #travelislove #traveldreams #travelescape #goseetheworld #traveladdicts #travelfever #travelbudget
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#Nairobae
#colourmyworld
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"This may sound bananas, but I find you a-peeling!!!"🤣🤣🤣🤣🍌🍌🍌🍌
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"I guess I'm feeling a bit melon-choly"..🍉🍉🍉🍉.
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We've decided to go a little fruity today.
What I love about fruits here is that they are organic..healthy, wholesome, flavorful and cheap..
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Any other fruit puns you can think up?
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#igke #SouthB #MagicalKenya #TembeaKenya #VisitKenya #ThisisAfrica #discoverAfrica #travelafrique #tripinafrica #travelingchicas #travelblogger #Nairobaeonabudget #vscoKenya #fruits #foodporn #foodie #healthylifestyle #organic #fresh #vegetables #plantbased #fruitporn #fruitarian #melaninqueens #blackgirlhairstyles #headwrapstyles #headwrapswag #naturalhairsistas
"Pics or it didn't happen.."📸
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The million dollar question Little Miss Ashley asked about this lion's scraggly look was "What is this lion's mane made of?"
My answer: "Maybe horse hair?"
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It was interesting taking pics here because a short distance away were the First President's mausoleum as well as the Parliament buildings, where there were notices forbidding the taking of pictures.
There were a flurry of other million-dollar questions that I may have to google up Kenya's history to sufficiently answer.. but it's so cool introducing Little Missy to #Nairobae this way.😊
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Have you been?
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#Nairobicountycouncil #Senate #JomoKenyatta #UhuruPark #Nairobisightseeing #Parliament #Familytravel #blackgirlmagic #melaninqueens #TembeaKenya #MagicalKenya #whyiloveKenya #kinksandcoils #citizenfemme #iamnairobian #diasporatales #vscoKenya #publicity254 #blackgirlhairstyles #travelingchicas #damestravel
#passportcollective #travelgirlsgo #africanjewellery #africanbeads #africanearrings #cowrieshells #kenyanmemes #luvyourmane
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#Nairobae
#Nairobaeonabudget .
Each time I have told my siblings to accompany me to Uhuru Park with their kids, to have fun on boat rides..they've burst out into guffaws of laughter like I gat jokes, and that storo has promptly been forgotten.
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I get the hint..there are #Nairobaens who will not come close to Uhuru Park for nothing, talk less of hopping onto those tiny boats...they prefer to hang out at Two Rivers mall.
Then there are those who will come for boat rides, and let their kids blow some steam.
The boat ride set us back by 300kshs for 30 minutes...Little Miss Ashley had a swell time.
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Uhuru Park has changed...it's like this congested amusement place...your kid can ride on a horse, or on a camel..or even indulge their sweet tooth on some candy floss, or go on a carousel or swing ride. The Nairobi hustle is alive and well.
Peep my insta-stories for snippets of how my day went.
Have you been to a boat ride at Uhuru Park?
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#ig_Nairobi #igersKenya #TembeaKenya #MagicalKenya #waterbaby #citizenfemme #ootdgoals #travelblogger #travelhappy #travelogues #travelcommunity #thewanderingtourist #afrocentrichair #globewanderer #backpackersintheworld #travelingchicas #travelhappy #intrepidescape
#passportcollective #uhurupark
#melaninqueens #blackgirlhairstyles #blackgirlmagic #iamnairobian #diasporatales #vscoKenya #IgersKenya #publicity254 #blackgirlhairstyles #blackgirlfro
#Nairobae .
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I traveled to Nairobi early last year.
Each time I went around with relatives, they spent quite a bit of time barking orders..."Keep your phone away!" "Roll the windows!" "watch your bags!" yada yada..
...It was quite distracting, not to mention annoying...so this year, I'm going everywhere I need to go, without them. .
I was born in this city, I know it like the back of my hand..heck, I can even traverse it blindfolded!!!🙄🙄🙄
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Today, we happily crossed Mukuru, muddy as it was, jumped into a mathree to Muthurwa, crossed over to Gikomba then came back to Masai Market then South B.
It was all good!
Question: Do you get treated like a snowflake just because you've spent sometime in the #diaspora?😫😫😫
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Nairobi is your city..ignore the naysayers who liken it to Gotham!🤣🤣🤣 Peep my insta-stories for bits and pieces of how today went.
#TembeaKenya #MagicalKenya #Nairobaeonabudget #intrepidescape #travelblogger #travelogues #ig_Nairobi #localtourist #matatu #iloveKenya #igersnairobi #travelblogger #iamnairobian #diasporatales #vscoKenya #IgersKenya #publicity254 #culturetrip #blackfamiliestraveltoo #blackgirlmagic #melaninqueens #blackgirlhairstyles #blackgirlfro #braidgang #cornrowstyles #blackhairflair #thriftsocialnairobi #nairobicity #igke
#FlashbackFriday
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The craziest thing happened today. I woke up with an intense craving for Dutch food. I wanted to bite into hot kibbeling (fried cod) slathered in mayonnaise. I wanted to sink my teeth into a slice of apple taart. Instead I had a hot chapati with an equally scalding hot cup of tea here in #Nairobae
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Do travelers struggle this much? Being in one location but craving things found in a totally different location? What's the most memorable food you've had abroad?
I've written a new blog post on how to make the most of your travel experiences. Link is in the bio. Have a great Easter! ❤❤❤❤❤✝️✝️✝️
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#newblogpost #Easter #Heisthereasonforthisseason #foodie #foodgram #dutchfood #dutchcuisine #travelogues #travelblogger #IloveAmsterdam #homeawayfromhome #diaspora #vsco #foodisbae❤️ #IgersAmsterdam #melaninpopping #melaninqueens #blackgirlmagic #culturetrip #intrepidtravel #lonelyplanet #natgeo #travelpreneurlife #epictravels #worldtraveler #globetrotter #travelobsessed
#colourmyworld
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To get a matatu going to Eastleigh, I had to walk through the labyrinth that is River Road, a maze of twists and turns, with a variety of stores selling all manner of goods; electronics, car parts, cosmetics..you name it.
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In the River Road area, if one is on foot, one needs compound vision; you need to have eyes at the sides of your head, eyes at the back of it, and your two eyes in the front have to be trained to see. 👣👀👀👀.
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You gotsta be super observant, clutching your handbag tightly to your chest, and jumping out of the way of rogue matatus, that seem to have no idea of road courtesy, or of pedestrian right of way, as they mount pavements, all the while belching out toxic bluish grey fumes. Simply said, your heart will be in your mouth, and your life is definately in your hands. Peep my insta-stories for more..
Eastleigh is colourful, aye?💙💚💛🧡💜
Ever been?
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#Nairobae #Eastleigh #ig_Eastleigh #Eastlands #cityinthesun #ig_Nairobi #TembeaKenya #MagicalKenya #localtourist #matatu #iloveKenya #igersnairobi #travelblogger #iamnairobian #kenyaphotography #vscoKenya #foodisbae❤️ #IgersKenya #publicity254 #culturetrip #intrepidtravel #intrepidescape #lonelyplanet #natgeo #travelpreneurlife #epictravels #worldtraveler #globetrotter #travelobsessed
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