UPDATED JULY 2020: WHERE can Kenyans travel to without a visa? 70+ countries around the world actually, with a few surprises.
Plus a video of the top 6 most surprising ones and a downloadable list.
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I went to a Hindu Temple I had been meaning to visit for a while to see their permanent cultural exhibit and bookstore (and see the fantastic architecture up close) and was swiftly informed by the guard at the gate that "they don't allow Africans inside". My favorite part of that exchange was when he added "unless perhaps you were accompanied by an Indian or a white person".
My second favorite part of this while story is that it happened in Nairobi, Kenya (aka my home town and country) in this year of our lord 2018.
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Who has blogs anymore anyway? I’m sure it’s nice for beer money, I guess. Your little pictures are not a real job. Why are you always showing me this sh*t?
Yes, those are all real things people have said to my face about my being a blogger. And yes I’m a sufferer of ‘shoulda thought about that before’ when a comeback comes to mind later. So I’m writing them here and maybe they’ll help another blogger/creative when people don’t put respect on your name.
Enjoy.
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MODELS: So you got those professional headshots done and you’re working on your portfolio and Model Mayhem profile – here’s what else to do with those photos.
Watch my video on how to set out a simple but professional composite card (or comp card, or z card) to take with you to castings or e-mail to potential clients, agents, etc.
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I often get asked how I got into modelling, and how I’m able to be a successful model without an agency representing me. So far I’ve been lucky enough to shot campaigns with Specsavers South Africa, Saucony, Puma, Imprint ZA, featured in a FashionTV short film to name some highlights.
Here are some of my tips for beginner models who want to get started without an agency..
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Welcome my guide to one of the best travel experiences in existence – hostels (AKA backpackers’) and fantastic resources like Hostelworld to help you search and book one.
What exactly is a hostel? Are hostels clean? Do I have to share a room in a hostel?
Read on for these answers and some of my favourite picks!
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I was fortunate enough to hop on a trip into the past in search of The Forgotten Route – tracing the footsteps of early Dutch settlers moving inland from Cape Town. Cool, I love history and I love trains. I even like the Karoo.
But would I end up feeling more than a little irritated by this celebration of the arrival of Europeans in Africa knowing what it turned into, especially down south? Possibly. Read on for my experience on The Forgotten Route tour to Matjiesfontein!
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Moving abroad is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have in their life, more-so those who do it alone. Read on for Part 2 of the blog and video series highlighting different ways to relocate both temporarily and permanently.
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Getting schooled on music from all around Africa, past and present. Sauti za Busara 2018 was a festival and a half - read more for my experiences and photo diary.
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