Diani was not on my list of places to visit in Kenya. For our first trip there in July 2023, we planned to do a 4-day safari and then spend a few days in Nairobi afterward. But when I asked a friend who lives in Kenya for one must-see spot, her answer was Diani!
Where to Eat in Cape Town, South Africa (20+ Brunch Spots & Restaurants to Try)
If you’ve been reading this blog for the past two seconds, you would know that I’m a huge foodie! Every time we visit a new city, I make a list of all the tourist sites to visit and see and all the restaurants I want to try (check out my list of places to eat in Nairobi). I usually have a list on my Notes app categorized by location so that our daily itinerary includes where to eat. We also always do a mix of in-person visits to restaurants and delivery so we can experience as many restaurants as possible. I’m sharing over 20 places we ate at during our two-week Cape Town stay and my thoughts on them. Many I loved, and a few I thought were just fine.
One Thing I Always Do When I Travel
Do you have any travel traditions? We do! As someone who enjoys routines and habits, it makes me irrationally happy to know that every time I travel, there’s something I’ll ALWAYS do. For me, it’s having a professional photo shoot. It might sound frivolous, the idea of paying to have your photos taken in this era of smartphones when everyone has a professional camera in the palm of their hands, but hear me out.
What to Know Before Your First Visit to South Africa
South Africa had been on my bucket list for ages. Sun, mountains, beaches, culture, history — what’s not to love? So, when it was finally time to visit, we did as much research as possible to get the most out of the trip. If you’ve had your eye on traveling to South Africa, this post will help. I’ll share some useful tips from our three-week visit about everything from travel requirements, safety, culture, and getting around major cities in South Africa.
Where to Stay in London as a First Timer
In this post, I’ll share the three areas we stayed in during our three-week visit and one area we really wanted to stay in but ended up not staying in. I’ll also share our chosen accommodations in each location and my honest thoughts about it. Hopefully, this gives you some ideas for choosing where to stay in London when visiting for the first time.
Why We (Mostly) Prefer Airbnbs to Hotels
The debate is ever-raging: Airbnbs vs hotels? Depending on your camp, you might be staunchly against one of the options, or you might (like us) enjoy a bit of both depending on your travel circumstances. I’ll explain why we’re becoming Airbnb fans and also share some pros and cons to help you decide which option is best for you for each trip you take (no two travel experiences are ever the same — even for the same traveler).
Our Favorite Things to Do in Beautiful Cape Town
Cape Town is called the “Mother City,” which I think is so sweet, but sweetness aside, this city deserves the title because it truly is a melting point of cultures. Step outside, and you’ll hear everyone speaking a different language, from Xhosa to Afrikaans, to French, Russian, and Portuguese — it’s incredible. There’s SO MUCH to do in Cape Town, especially if you love food but also if you love history, art, adventure, or nature.
