Hi guys, spring is starting and am getting excited. On my last month’s update here, I talked about going on holiday and how scary it was for me since I was leaving my son for two weeks and I had never left him ever since I had him and as much as it freaked me out, it was the best decision. I am going to try and make this post as short as possible by probably bombarding you with my holiday photos that I managed to take when I remembered. This is my visit to Kenya holiday roundup.
How did it all come about?
When we were planning to go visit Croatia last year, I thought of how my husband and son would go by themselves and I would visit my parents instead. At first, it sounded crazy and I ignored it for a while until I started thinking about it more and decided I was going to do it and see how it all goes. So a few months later, I started planning my trip.
If you read my 20 random facts about me post, you already know am Kenyan and my whole family is there so my destination was obviously going to be Kenya. I started telling my son when I was going and how long I was going for just for him to be ready, my mother in-law came to visit at the same time so that she would be able to spend more time with her grandson and help take care of him while my husband was at work. I arrived in Nairobi very early and shocked my family in the early hours, it was a very good surprise.
Next stop Mombasa
I left for Mombasa the next day but was not ready for the moist heat that hit me the minute I landed, I was lucky not to have had any makeup on that day because I think it would all have melted. My hotel for the week was Voyager Beach Resort which was very beautiful apart from the room being a bit of a disappointment, their service was great and had no complains.
The hotel had nightly entertainment which I tried to attend after drowning myself in good red wine, after all I was alone and didn’t have to worry about my son getting up at 6 a.m and me having a massive hangover. Let’s just say my whole week revolved around the same routine. That’s what I call ME TIME and it reached a point I didn’t want to see another bottle of wine, but what can I say it was relaxing at it’s best.
Any mothers out there who don’t think they should travel alone, I am telling you right now that you need it and deserve it.
The exciting part
Two days before I left for Nairobi, I met my high school friend Nancy had lunch which led to a girls’ night out afterwards. It had been such a long time since I had so much fun with friends. I was flying the next day after that night and if you were in my shoes, the exhaustion was on another level which meant it was a great night.
If you want a tranquil beach house for your wedding, honeymoon or holiday do check out Msambweni Beach House, believe me you will not regret it and you can also catch them on Instagram and Facebook and see what your next holiday could be. Thank you Nancy for a great time.
My week in Nairobi was more like a recovery week after my stay in Mombasa. The best part is I got to spend time with my parents which I really loved and got to see my siblings and nephews, nothing better than being with your parents and siblings after a long time.
Enough of the photos and back to reality
I am back rested and ready for Mr. tumble and the night garden, I guess I missed that for just a bit. I am also happy that I managed to write and schedule posts before I went, I didn’t even take enough photos of me, that’s how much I was enjoying myself plus I am shy to ask a stranger to take photos of me.
That’s my holiday roundup and I hope to have many more in the future, to be honest, I did like being alone for a while but seeing my husband and my son when I was back really showed me that my family is where my heart is and I will always treasure that. If anyone is wondering if I would do it again the answer is HELL YEAH!
Have you ever thought of having a mini holiday just for you?
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Nice trip! Exotic ambiance with palm trees 🙂
yes it is
Beautiful pics, it looks like a great destination!
It really is
Absolutely gorgeous and serene looking hotel. I would love it there…and yes.. I still enjoy going home by myself (Nigeria) sometimes without my husband :-).
Thank you sometimes a mini holiday by yourself is necessary
It was a pleasure seeing you and catching up after more than 15years.
It was so nice to see you after all that time till next time I will make sure to make it happen.
Nyc photos u mean you were in nairobi and you didn’t spare a minute fr your beddy you owe me
I am sorry I was there for just two weeks next time I will be sure to get in touch.
Posts like this one makes me to be more proud of my country. I love Kenya. I love my country. Thank you for this post.
Thank you, you’re welcome.
Some great captures. I just recently spent two weeks in this amazing country. The people are so generous and friendly. They are very outgoing and gregarious. Most people speak English. Some speak up to 5 different languages.
Yes it’s a very beautiful country.
Sounds like you had an amazing time! I have always wanted to go to Kenya! Must be so amazing!
Wow it looks like you had an amazing trip. That is so amazing that you got to visit so many friends and family! Congrats for stepping out of your comfort zone. It looks like it was well worth it
What a great adventure, I never know that Kenya has this beautiful beach in town. Wow! what a lovely place indeed to spend a holiday trip. I would love to stay here a week I’ll surely put this on my bucketlist 🙂
Wow, I’ve never been to any place so exotic before. I love that blue water and them gorgeous palm trees. This would be a dream vacation.
It really is a beautiful lace to go for vacation.
Wow, I’ve never been to any place so exotic before. I love that blue water and them gorgeous palm trees. This would be a dream vacation.
That is great you were able to be out there on your own. But like you I think I would miss my daughter when gone. Anyway, the pictures of the place look amazing. It does look like somewhere I would have to add on my must go to list.
It was really hard but I survived and would do it all over again, sometimes as parents, we need a break.
The place looks amazing and I can imagine you having a great time and being able to recharge and rest. I don’t think I’m gonna be able to go on a trip alone, though.
Don’t worry visualise and one day you just might.
The place looks beautiful, that is nice you were able to go on your own and reset!
~xo Sheree
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I would love to travel alone and have some extended me time away from my family and parental responibilities!
Di from Max The Unicorn
I’d love to travel alone and have some extended me time without parental responsibilities. How blissful!
Di from Max The Unicorn
It sounds like you had a great holiday with plenty of time to spend just relaxing. The hotel in Mombasa looks lovely! I have been wanting to go to Africa for a while now, maybe Kenya would be my first country to visit there soon.
That looks like a gorgeous place.
I’d only travel alone for work. I prefer travelling with company, although I’ve already did a lot of travelling by myself. The only good part about it is you get to know a lot more people.
loveeeee the pictures!! ?? and yes, I agree with you that mothers should take some time off for themselves as well. self-care is imperative, especially for staying sane ??♀️
Sounds like you had, massive loads of fun, i really need that sort of me time right now, and the wine part tho… Lol!!
I always love travelling alone. As strange as it sounds, the feeling of being in your own world is really worthy. Glad that you’ve had a great time
The place looks amazing, especially the hanging beds, they are probably really nice to just lie in. 🙂
All moms deserve an exotic trip just for themselves. A chance to get away from all the responsibilities, to enjoy the life. I loved this idea 🙂 Pics are amazing 🙂
WOW looks so amazing, would love to visit one day. I wish I could travel alone, I would be to nervous. Good for you sounds like you had a great time.
What an amazing holiday for you. I often dream about seeing more of the world. Blessings
what a wonderful place to be able to travel to . I can imagine many memories are made in that beautiful place
Glad you enjoyed your trip! Kenia looks like such a beautiful and magical place to visit at my eyes, would really love to spend some days here!
Everything looks amazing! I bet you had an amazing time.
Will have to arrange a trip, the experience will really be interesting and educating.
Looks like it was such a fun trip! I love the swinging beds!
What a wonderful “me time” trip! It looks like you had a much-deserved fabulous time!
I would love a trip for just me!!! I have never had that in my whole life, and with four kids I have no chance right now!
Never say never, anything is possible.
Seems like a great trip! I’ve never been to Kenya, I’d love to go–I’ve heard many good things. Thanks for sharing.