Category: Travel Tips
Kisumu: Useful Tips, And The Place You Must Visit ─ Impala Eco Lodge
By ChicaMod Editor Kisumu is a glorious, bustling city nestled cozily within the shores of Africa’s largest fresh water lake. Kisumu became a city in 2001 during its centennial celebrations, becoming Kenya’s third largest city after Nairobi and Mombasa. Kisumu has a rich history as well as riveting culture and heritage. There is plenty to … read more
My Experience at the Coastal Beach of Mombasa
“There was one place that I simply adored. It was not the Conference Room- though it was elegant; it was not the well-kept grass lawn; it was not the food, though I feasted like King; but it was the ocean” I had been to Mombasa once—last year. I had been lucky to be a part … read more
Are You Looking For a Place to Stay? Tribe Hotel, Nairobi Might Be Right for You
By ChicaMod.com If you are trying to figure out where to stay in Nairobi, you may not have to look any further as Tribe Hotel has put together a video showcasing the amenities and services offered. Tribe takes hospitality to its essence. Back to the nomadic days when a weary traveler was greeted with warmth, … read more
Discover Lamu – Serene
By ChicaMod Editor Sinfully serene. That’s my opinion of this place, this tropical archipelago and the oldest of the world’s Swahili settlements. In Lamu, everything follows the town’s own rhythm. It is a medieval stone town, surrounded by rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny villages nestle among coconut and mango plantations and lateen sailed … read more
All in a day: What to do in Nairobi
By ChicaMod.com So if you were to visit Nairobi, and you absolutely had one, and only one day to spare what would you do? Well, Tribe Hotel has you covered. Check out this exquisite video highlighting how to spend your one day in Nairobi. Enjoy!
Mombasa Raha!
By ChicaMod Editor I know people from all the way in Europe who swear by Mombasa. They say that if it had ever been up to them to choose a birth place, then this island would be it! I think they exaggerate it a little. Or maybe it is the fact that I was born … read more
Amazing Spice Islands, Zanzibar -The Stuff Of Your Dreams
By ChicaMod Editor Everyone dreams of going to Zanzibar. Even the name itself alludes to an exotic vacation experience, something unforgettable. Zanzibar, truly the stuff of your dreams it is. It is a spice island with sandy beaches and magic. That is all. Magic. Discover the fascinating mysteries of Zanzibar at its pristine untouched beaches … read more
My Bus Trip through Kenya
We chose to travel direct from Garissa to Mombasa, rather than to Mombasa through Nairobi. We thought doing this would save us valuable daylight hours, man-hours and money (it costs half as much). See, Mombasa is just about six hours from Garissa. Well, theoretically anyway. In reality, it took us twice that amount of time … read more
Partying in Nairobi
By ChicaMod Editor Westlands is the party capital of Nairobi, indeed of Kenya. We start off at Gypsy’s, get a few shots, attempt to dance. We attempt because it’s next to impossible. How does one dance at Gypsy’s? How does one even move? Gypsy’s is choking with sweltering crowds. Even the walls are crawling, moving, … read more
First Time on the Likoni Ferry
By ChicaMod Editor Taking the ferry can be a daunting experience. There seems to be a million people on its threshold, waiting, panting, pulsating. When they move, the air moves with them, swift, heavy, humid. When the ferry comes, some people begin to run and you fear for a stampede. You hold your breath … read more
The Giraffe Conservatory – Garissa
By Claudette Oduor One of the last things you expect to find in this desert town is a Giraffe Conservatory. I’ve been planning a trip to the sanctuary for weeks now, but I only just managed it. I’d heard lots said about the place. In fact, from what the locals of Garissa told me, I half expected … read more
Moving to a New Town
By Claudette Oduor This is one of the hardest decisions you may yet have to make. Uprooting yourself from your friends and family is not for the faint hearted. And truth be told, separation from loved ones is not the only thing that would make moving so dreadful. You wonder, will the pizza taste the … read more