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Amina Boutique Hotel Bo-Kaap: live in a 160-year-old Cape Town home
Live in an antique, vintage 160-year old home the next time you visit Cape Town with Amina Boutique Hotel. Amina’s is nested in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town’s famous neighbourhood with a history as colourful as its houses. Watch here! Amina Boutique Hotel Its accessible and central position means you can access…
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Oppelskop hike Cape Town is a moderate loop hike with stunning mountain views
If you are looking for a moderate hike, with some intensity and an easy way down, we strongly suggest the Oppelskop hike Cape Town. It is a looped hike that starts along Tafelberg Road just before the barricades. The signs make it super easy to find, and there is plenty…
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Great Rift Valley Viewpoint Nairobi: the hidden gem worth the early morning drive
So here is a hidden gem in Nairobi, one that won’t pop up in all those lists of things to do when you visit, but we highly recommend it. It’s called the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint Nairobi, and as the name suggests, it has breathtaking panoramic views of the Great…
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5 Hidden Gems Nairobi, Things to Do in Nairobi That No One Else Will Recommend (and that aren’t safaris)
Looking for things to do in Nairobi that aren’t safaris? We love a good tourist list. We really do. But after spending proper time in Nairobi, we realised that the most memorable moments weren’t the ones we’d seen plastered across every travel blog. They were the quieter ones, the weirder…
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Nairobi Travel Guide: Everything you need to plan your trip
Want a Nairobi Travel Guide? We went to Kenya in 2025 as Aliasgher was invited for a conference, and that made it the perfect opportunity to travel internationally. We are now paying it back, and here are some details that will help you plan the trip. If you’d like more…
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Where to eat in Nairobi: 17 Shocking Places we Ate and What’s Actually Worth it
Let me just tell you now, Nairobi food will blow you away. I say this coming from someone who knows that we are spoilt for choice in South Africa, someone who visited Spain and found the food average if not disappointing. The food was so nice that we didn’t miss…
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You’ll Love this Buffet Breakfast Cape Town Waterfront
Buffet Breakfast Cape Town Waterfront: Breakfast needs to be messy and offer a plethora of options. It just can’t be omelette and bread, or just cereal, because breakfast is a feeling, and that is why we love buffet breakfasts. It’s a pity that there aren’t many restaurants out there that…
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13 Best Things to Do in Nairobi (Ranked by Us, Tried by Us)
Here are the best things to do in Nairobi. Okay so, when people think of Nairobi, it’s usually as a stopover. A place you pass through on the way to a safari or the coast. But we are here to tell you that Nairobi is absolutely worth staying for. We…
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Shayona is our Favourite Spot for Indian food Johannesburg and Cape Town
Shayona is one of our favourite spots for Indian food Johannesburg and Cape Town. They provide two main services: offering hot food from their standing menu, while also stocking groceries and frozen food items. Watch here. Indian food Johannesburg and Cape Town Since we have visited multiple times, we have…
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Shopping in Nairobi, Kenya, and why you should actually make time for it
Here’s why you should be shopping in Nairobi. As I write this, I’m wondering if all metropolitan cities around the world have good shopping malls/options. Because Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Barcelona all fit the criteria! When you visit Nairobi (and click here to see why you should), you won’t necessarily think…
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