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My Short Stay at Makokola Retreat

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February 7, 2020
  • Blantyre,  Food

    La’ Coffee – Blantyre’s Hidden Gem

    Xa / March 1, 2021 / 0 Comments

    La’ Coffee is a new tree house style café in Chimwankhunda, Blantyre. I had been seeing a few pictures of this space on WhatsApp but no one was forth coming with the details…

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  • Lifestyle

    The Single Woman’s Guide to Valentine’s Day

    Xa / February 13, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Single on Valentine’s Day?? no problem. Really, don’t sweat it, it’s not that serious. Listen, before you dismiss me because I’m not single, know that I’ve been there, for years and years and…

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    Lifestyle,  Self-Improvement

    Going Green – Of Failed New Year Resolutions

    Xa / February 10, 2021 / 0 Comments

    “Twenty-five years ago people could be excused for not knowing much, or doing much, about climate change. Today we have no excuse.“ Desmond Tutu, Former Archbishop of Cape Town One of my new year…

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  • Lifestyle,  Self-Improvement

    Life Update – 2021 Goals and Covid19

    Xa / February 10, 2021 / 4 Comments

    Hi my love, Happy new year. I was not planning on writing anything until march because honestly, I feel like I have nothing worth saying. But here I am unravelling before you today…

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  • Style

    Malawian Clothing Brands – Summer of Love

    Xa / December 21, 2020 / 0 Comments

    In the summer of 2020 a new clothing line took Malawi by storm. It was a tie dye collection which was inspired by the anime – Eureka Seven – in which they have…

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  • Travel

    5 Things to Love about Sungeni Cottage

    Xa / December 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Mangochi has countless beach cottages. I have stayed at three but only one was worth writing home about. My stay at Sungeni Cottage was the most relaxing getaway for me this year, I…

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  • Beauty,  Lifestyle

    My Skincare Journey – How I got Rid of my Acne

    Xa / December 2, 2020 / 2 Comments

    In february of 2020 I purchased a dubious cream and soap on facebook to “even out my skin tone”. The fact that the products came with the labels taken off raised my eyebrows,…

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  • Lifestyle,  Self-Improvement

    Restoring Emotional Balance

    Kate Mzembe / December 1, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Emotional balance has been defined as the ability of the mind and body to maintain equilibrium and flexibility in the face of challenge and change. This is only achieved when we allow ourselves…

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  • Travel

    How to Weekend Getaway – Mulanje

    Xa / November 30, 2020 / 2 Comments

    One of the few reasons I tolerate living in Blantyre is that I am spoiled for choice when it comes to doing a day or weekend getaway. We have Majete, Zomba, Mulanje, Thyolo…

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    Lifestyle,  Self-Improvement

    On Rejuvenation – Resting is Hard Work

    Thandi / November 26, 2020 / 3 Comments

    As December approaches and I start reflecting on the year that has been, I keep thinking about how important intentional resting is. Not just as an act of self care to switch off…

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  • Travel

    My Top 4- Budget Accommodations in Cape Maclear

    Xa / November 16, 2020 / 2 Comments

    Hi guys, The festive season is almost upon us and it is time to start planning those end of year getaways. And while travel can be expensive, they are ways to cut costs…

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    Blantyre,  Lifestyle

    Kaso Mw – Thrift Meets Art

    Xa / November 10, 2020 / 0 Comments

    I love thrifting, I really do. But I am not a young woman anymore and I can no longer handle the fatigue and back pain that comes with thrifting at the market. But…

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  • Baddie Laws,  Self-Improvement

    5 Amazing things I have Learnt at 25

    Xa / November 9, 2020 / 2 Comments

    It’s no secret that 25 has been the best year of my life. I wrote a book and my breasts doubled in size which has resulted in the most delicious boost of confidence…

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  • Blantyre,  Food

    Chinese Food – Where to eat it in Blantyre

    Xa / September 1, 2020 / 1 Comment

    Hey lovies, I am back with another listicle! this time around talking about my favorite cuisine of all time. Seriously I could eat Chinese everyday for a year and not complain. While there…

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  • Beauty,  Lifestyle,  Style

    My Favorite Instagram MW Girlies

    Xa / August 19, 2020 / 8 Comments

    I have a weird relationship with Instagram. I’ll be honest, I log out as soon as I post a picture but I also check the app more than anything else throughout the day.…

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  • Blantyre,  Food,  Lifestyle

    Coffee Culture

    Xa / August 5, 2020 / 1 Comment

    On Monday, The S/o and I were running errands in Maselema industrial area when I came across this menu. As you should know by now noodle stir fry is my kryptonite. After squinting…

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  • Self-Improvement

    5 Things I have Recently Learnt about Relationships

    Xa / May 22, 2020 / 5 Comments

    Hey girl hey, So I got into a relationship last year and it has not been at all what I am used to. I am learning a few things, unpacking some toxicity and…

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  • Lifestyle,  Self-Improvement

    10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running

    Xa / May 15, 2020 / 4 Comments

    So I recently started running for the first time as an adult. I got tired of sitting around at home all day “working” and making frequent trips to the kitchen. My legs had…

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  • Lifestyle

    Cabbage Soup Diet – Is It For You?

    Xa / May 15, 2020 / 10 Comments

    In late 2018, I went to a women’s mixer. As with all events these days, professional photographers were hired to immortalize the whole affair. After a few days of waiting, I received my…

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  • Blantyre,  Food

    The B&B Salad

    Xa / May 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

    If there is ever a day you do not feel like eating carbs,look no further than Elly B’s for a tasty and filling subsitute. While the diner is famous for their burgers,I believe…

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  • Lifestyle,  Self-Improvement

    How to Stay Sane During the Lockdown

    Xa / April 15, 2020

    I am worried. I have been trying to keep the panic at bay by keeping myself busy while working from home, but today I received news that most of my industry friends had…

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  • Lifestyle,  Self-Improvement

    Why Having House Plants is Good for Your Mental Health

    Xa / April 8, 2020 / 2 Comments

    I grew up surrounded by plants. My grandmother’s crawled the walls of her living room, My mother had a garden and I had a succulent in a milk can. And much like nsalu…

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  • Blantyre,  Food,  Lifestyle

    Fine Dining In Blantyre

    Xa / April 8, 2020

    Eating out in Blantyre is not an easy task. There are only a handful of marvelous (read acceptable) establishments scattered across the city and even fewer fine dining restaurants – 3 to be…

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  • Self-Improvement

    On turning 25

    Xa / March 4, 2020 / 1 Comment

    I always thought turning 25 would be a catastrophic life altering event I would never recover from. And I had every right to think so given my history of having incapacitating meltdowns on…

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  • Blantyre,  Food,  Lifestyle

    Lunch On the Rooftop

    Xa / March 2, 2020 / 1 Comment

    I am not sure why it took me so long to go to Splash Restaurant but I suspect I was waiting for the hooblah and fanfare to die down. And while I can…

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  • Blantyre,  Food,  Lifestyle

    Lunch Date – Millies Artisan Bakery

    Xa / February 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Rachael and I were long overdue for a catch up session. Weekends are hectic for the both of us and it turns out we have outgrown after work drinks (shocking I know) and…

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  • Self-Improvement

    10 Things I have Learned at 24

    Xa / February 19, 2020 / 1 Comment

    2019 has been A LOT but come to think about it which year has not been? I have unlearned so much and this has been the year I have come into my own.…

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  • Lifestyle,  Travel

    My Solo Getaway – Kutchire Lodge

    Xa / February 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

    The plan was to stay for a night, but I fell in love. I had an idea that Kutchire was amazing but pictures can be deceiving so I kept my expectations pretty low.…

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  • Xara
    Self-Improvement

    Notes to Xa

    Xa / February 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Share your art when you are ready,no one is waiting for it. The universe is full of infinite possibilities. Take a deep breath you are doing okay. Start the thing, write the constitution.…

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  • Blantyre,  Self-Improvement

    On New Friends

    Xa / February 12, 2020 / 0 Comments

    The year I learnt small talk. And how to smile at strangers. The year I understood that I am my best when I reach out and ask ‘do you want to be my…

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