From my last few posts, you might have begun to think that ChickAboutTown is now a music blog–don’t worry, it isn’t. I f you don’t know the origin of my “Be my Guide to Your East African City” series, then I welcome you to read the very first post of this series (…and tell me… Continue reading Be My Guide to Your East African City #13: Where’s the Best Place to Hear Music?
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Be My Guide to Your East African City #12: What’s Your Favorite Local Band?
Like many other things I learned from my parents, I learned to enjoy listening to live bands from them too. READ ALSO: 5 Easy, Cool Hair Styles for Teenagers Listening to Live Music at The Hôtel Ivoire, Abidjan As a child, my parents, my siblings, and I would head out to the Hotel Ivoire Abidjan… Continue reading Be My Guide to Your East African City #12: What’s Your Favorite Local Band?
Be My Guide to Your East African City # 11: Who are the Best Local Artists?
Whenever anyone makes me a mixed CD, they almost invariably put a lot of neo-soul on it. I guess they figure I’m that kind of sister. I understand where they are coming from. Among other things, I can often be seen rocking African prints and head wraps–but the truth is, although I enjoy neo-soul, I… Continue reading Be My Guide to Your East African City # 11: Who are the Best Local Artists?
Be My Guide to Your East African City #10: What’s the Best Bargain or Vintage Shopping Place?
So… it seems you didn’t have much to say about clothing stores in your East African city, or maybe you just couldn’t settle on a favorite one. Given that most women (at the very least) enjoy shopping, this should have come as a bit of a surprise to me. READ ALSO: 2 Ethical Clothing Brands… Continue reading Be My Guide to Your East African City #10: What’s the Best Bargain or Vintage Shopping Place?
Be My Guide to Your East African City #9: What’s the Best Local Secret Place?
There’s nothing quite like discovering a city through the eyes of those who know it best: its residents. Discovering a city this way, you’re likely to learn about the best the city has to offer, including places which may never find their way into guidebooks. For instance, you might discover a particular spot on an… Continue reading Be My Guide to Your East African City #9: What’s the Best Local Secret Place?
