#DIY: Surprising uses of Vanilla, Vaseline and Vegetable Oil
By Lyndy Mansfield These three products beginning with “V” are extremely versatile in many walks of life, especially around the home. Here are a few surprising uses of Vanilla, Vaseline and Vegetable...
View ArticleEast Africa’s largest mall Garden City opens Thursday
Photo Credit: Facebook East Africa’s largest mall, Garden City, will open on Thursday, as phase one of the eagerly anticipated 32 acre mixed-use project on Thika Highway in Nairobi, Kenya nears...
View Article#Travel : 5 Sandy Townships of Mozambique That Will Spoil You!
Beach Crazy? Whatever your origin, landing in Maputo-the capital town of Mozambique awakens a feeling that you may not be able to explain. The surreal feeling illuminated by age-old light houses,...
View ArticleTop Honeymoon Destinations in East Africa
For the intrepid traveler, East Africa offers the ultimate fun field at any given season. From vast stretches of sunny and sandy beaches, ancient cultures, world heritage sites as well as bounteous...
View ArticleAre these the world’s most luxurious apartments?
Infinity pools, climate-controlled wine cellars and golf simulators — it’s the little things that count in the booming market of luxury real estate coveted by the super-rich in New York. This year,...
View Article#Travel: Alitalia unveils new look in Etihad-inspired service revamp
Alitalia on Thursday unveiled a new look for its planes in a revamp initiated under the partnership with Etihad Airways that saved the Italian carrier from bankruptcy. The green band that has adorned...
View ArticleBathrooms: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…
When it comes to Kenyan interior decorating most bathrooms are not given much attention. Most of bathrooms are small, have little light coming in through an opaque window high up on the wall and are...
View ArticleWall Paper Vs. Paint
(CYNTHIA MUGI) Generally in Kenyan interior decorating, paint is the most popular treatment for walls. This has been so for a long time mainly because paint is the cheaper, easier way to ensure that...
View ArticleLiving Room Décor: Using Wall Mirrors
(CYNTHIA MUGI) Living room décor should never be taken lightly. This room should reflect who you are and your personality should shine through. It should be a room that is comfortable to hang out in...
View ArticleTop 7 Music Festivals in East Africa
One of the most popular music festivals on the continent, Morocco’s Mawazine Festival opened its echoing gates over the past weekend for an earth-breaking lineup of artists throughout this week. Fans...
View ArticleA tongue-in-cheek look at how to fool your house guests
(By Lyndy Mansfield) Here are some silly, but fun ways to impress your stay over visitors when you are not very domesticated, but still need to make them think you are! Jars. These are a fancy way of...
View ArticleBring your living room to life with Color
(CYNTHIA MUGI) Whether you live in a mansion or a small apartment there are several interior décor tricks you can use to add color and bring your living room to life. The changes you make do not...
View ArticleFitted Seat Covers a.k.a Slipcovers
(CYNTHIA MUGI) Most of us have some kind of horror story about the old fashioned slip/seat covers that our grandparents had on their couches in a misguided attempt at interior decor. Ugly flowery...
View ArticleUsing Mirrors in Bedroom Décor
(CYNTHIA MUGI) Placing mirrors in strategic places in your bedroom makes all the difference in your bedroom décor. Additionally, it makes it easier to check out your clothes in the morning before you...
View Article6 Tips for Travelling During the Holy Month of Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak! The moon has been spotted and our Muslim brethren are on for a month of fasting, kindness and self-sacrifice. But what about the Traveler? This season may call for more than just the...
View ArticleExcellent light fixtures for low ceilings
(CYNTHIA MUGI) Overhead lighting can be tricky if your ceiling is low. When on the hunt for light fixtures you will often find large chandeliers that hang several feet. With a low ceiling, this means...
View ArticleWall Hangings: Tapestries and Batiks
Image: www.behance.net (CYNTHIA MUGI)It is very rare to find a batik or tapestry in the homes of regular Kenyans, however, should you visit the home of an expatriate, you will find tapestries and...
View ArticleEmirates Introduces ‘Hold My Fare’ Service
Emirates, a global connector of people, places and experiences, is now making it easier for customers in select markets and the UAE to book and lock in fares while they simultaneously plan their...
View Article9 Top Budget Travel Tips for Your next Vacation
The recession may be getting tougher than projected, and the times a little bit rough on our pockets. Still, whether flipping the pages in Conde Nast, browsing through Jovago.com, or readingvarious...
View Article#Travel: 2015 Kenya Eco Warrior Awards nominations now open
PHOTO: Susan Wong Ecotourism Kenya has opened the call for nominations for the 10th edition of the Eco Warrior Awards for Excellence and Exceptional Innovations in Responsible Tourism. Tourism...
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