Getting ready for a trip to Africa takes planning and preparation. Two of the most important things to consider: 1) getting your required visas, and 2) getting the necessary vaccines and malaria prevention medication. Here’s a little video of our experience with those two. Read on for more about getting visas and vaccines for foreign […]
Manhattan-making Maasai
Those who know Lanee well know two things: 1. Manhattans are her favorite cocktail. 2. If it’s not made right, she will send it back, time and time again… But, she’s more than willing to share her secrets for making a proper Manhattan with any bartender, butler or even a Maasai warrior. And that’s exactly […]
Fostering an elephant in Kenya
Baby orphaned elephants need supportive foster ‘parents’, just like human babies do. Since 1977, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi, Kenya rescues abandoned baby elephants, nutures them and eventually reintroduces them to their natural habitat. The Voyage Vixens weren’t able to leave Sheldrick without fostering one of the elephants – KITHAKA – as a gift for […]
Sleeping among the lions in the Serengeti
After returning from two weeks in East Africa, Lindsay tries to put words to the serenity of the Serengeti.
Hope in Mathare Slums: OneLife Africa
Mathare may not be Nairobi‘s largest slum, but it’s certainly the toughest according to locals who work and live there. The Voyage Vixens visited the slums to learn of OneLife Africa’s work in helping students succeed in education and life. It proved to be eye-opening and life-changing for both of us. Read more about our […]
Dawa Cocktail Demo from Masai Mara, Kenya
At AndBeyond Bateleur Camp in Masai Mara, Kenya, personal butler/bartender Joel demonstrates how to make a proper Dawa (Swahili word for medicine) cocktail. Read on for the recipe at Wanderlust & Lipstick…
Nairobi’s Best Bars
Kenya’s capital is a hot bed for burgeoning artists and fashion designers. Naturally, a sizzling nightlife follows suit in response to the creative pulse. Keep reading on Societe Perrier here.
