Picture of East Africa No. 24: A Milk Pot, Uganda & More

READ ALSO: Pictures of Uganda Africa #10: Kampala Hotels – Red Chilli Hideaway & More Picture of East Africa No. 24: A Milk Pot, Uganda If I were to choose one artefact that embodies my mother’s culture for me, it would have to be this: a wooden milk pot known as ‘ekyanzi’. As explained by… Continue reading Picture of East Africa No. 24: A Milk Pot, Uganda & More

Pictures of Uganda Africa #10: Kampala Hotels – Red Chilli Hideaway& More

READ ALSO: No. 34: Concession Stand, Mkuki Mall Cinema, Dar es Salaam& More Pictures of Uganda Africa #10: Kampala Hotels – Red Chilli Hideaway The beautiful grounds at the new purpose-built premises of Red Chilli Hideaway in Butabika, Kampala, Uganda (you can see the edge of the pool in this photo). It’s such a great… Continue reading Pictures of Uganda Africa #10: Kampala Hotels – Red Chilli Hideaway& More

Nairobi Hotels Recommendation #13: Town Lodge Upper Hill & More

Nairobi Hotels Recommendation #13: Town Lodge Upper Hill When I think of Town Lodge Upper Hill, the words that come to mind are compact, super-clean, neat, and efficient. Located next to the more upscale Fairview Hotel and owned by the same hospitality group, Town Lodge is really a 2-for-1 deal: you get to use the… Continue reading Nairobi Hotels Recommendation #13: Town Lodge Upper Hill & More

Zanzibar Best Places to Stay: Long Stays in Stone Town & More

Zanzibar Best Places to Stay: Long Stays in Stone Town If you are interested in long stays in Stone Town, the charming sister establishments of Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi offer long-stay arrangements in suites, studios, and 3-bedroom apartments that are serviced. The rates for stays that are a week or longer are lower than regular rates,… Continue reading Zanzibar Best Places to Stay: Long Stays in Stone Town & More

Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi & 4 Other Great Places to Stay in the City

READ ALSO: Do These Prices Include Breakfast? & More READ ALSO: Zanzibar Best Places to Stay: Long Stays in Stone Town & More Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi/Muthu Silver Springs Hotel Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi is a 4-star hotel in the busy neighborhood of Hurlingham. It’s located on the same street as Nairobi Hospital, one of… Continue reading Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi & 4 Other Great Places to Stay in the City