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The Bistro – Blantyre Italian
There isn’t much you can find about The Bistro online, which is a shame because it is one the sweetest and coziest restaurants in town. Located in Namiwawa, Blantyre, the restaurant features a bar, an indoor space and a semi outdoors/ garden dining area, which […]
Kambiri Beach – Resorts I Love
The first time I visited Kambiri Beach Lodge was in 2014, I was 19 and I had just moved to Sengabay for my first job. I was impressed by the sheer size of the property but simultaneously saddened by it’s state of disrepair. The hotel […]
Chef Profile – Chazelle Coombes
I met Chazelle earlier this year at the Umami Cooking Competition, where we were both judges. We quickly bonded over our love of food and wine and we have since become friends. I’ve been a fan of her work ever since I tried her prawn […]
Rating 2 for 1 Pizza in Blantyre
What’s better than pizza? free pizza! No seriously, I almost always only eat pizza when there is a special. And lucky for me that’s almost every day of the week in Blantyre. In this listicle, I will be rating all the buy 1 get 1 […]
LeRoca House – A review
I went LeRoca House for the first time last weekend and YOU have to go! It’s the cutest little spot with amazing food and smoothies. The bar/restaurant is a partition of Annie’s lodge in Nyambadwe, Blantyre. And I have to say, I really love what […]
Malawi Sun Hotel – Blantyre’s Best Kept Secret
Malawi Sun is always the first hotel I recommend to my clients who are on a budget – but do not want to compromise on quality. It’s usually the first time they are hearing of the hotel, but after their stay they become regulars. I […]
What Type of Foodie are You?
A foodie is a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and who eats food not only out of hunger but also as a hobby. Wikipedia Welcome my fellow foodies, I have created a special quiz for us! “What type of foodie […]
Gamberoni Prawns -Hostaria
The most important tradition at any time of the year is just getting together and enjoying the company of your loved ones. Of course, eating is always a big part of that. For me, this has been catching up with my sister Mimi over a […]
Food Journal – Prawns in Mulanje
Would you go all the way to Mulanje for some mouth watering prawns? I would. Enjoying fresh king prawns from Mozambique is something I intend to do all winter. And if you would also like to indulge, I recommend the garlic prawns at Nalipiri Eco- […]
Mijn Kitchen – Blantyre’s It Cafe
There is so much buzz around Mijn Kitchen and for good reason. The restaurant – as I have recently discovered is the go to for a hearty comfort meal on a busy work day or a fun brunch with friends during the weekend. The restaurant […]
Reflecting on 25 – My Highlights from 2020
Document the moments you feel most in love with yourself – what you’re wearing, who you’re around, what you’re doing. Recreate and repeat Warsan Shire I have only been Twenty-six for three months and Twenty-five is already fading into a blur. So, I wanted to take […]
Sip This – A Beginners Guide To Namikango Coffee
When it comes to beverages, you can always find me clutching a cup of tea. I have been known to drink tea with everything. From the sweet to the savory – I don’t discriminate. But a few weekends ago, I discovered an interesting coffee brand. […]
Melanonia – A Book Review
In August of 2018, I attended a women’s poetry workshop. Our teacher asked the class to mention female Malawian creative writers. We couldn’t because we didn’t know any. Over the past two years, I have had the pleasure of discovering Malawian womxn writers. And now […]
Staycation – Amaryllis Hotel Blantyre
As a working professional, it can be hard to set aside dedicated relaxation time. Whether I’m home or at one of my favorite restaurants, it’s too easy for work, friends, and other obligations to create various distractions. For Easter , I wanted to completely disconnect. […]
The Weight of Words
I have recently put on weight. I know this because I was there when the angry purple stretchmarks crept up on my waist. But for some reason everyone feels the need to tell me about my weight gain in greatly concerned tones. People see bodies […]
My Birthday Getaway – Cape Maclear
So I turned 26 on March 4th to very little fanfare. I planned and tried to do the most but I failed spectacularly – which resulted in this vlog. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, feedback is always appreciated. Also please […]
Khomo La Coffee – Blantyre’s Hidden Gem
Khomo 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 and I couldn’t find any information online, so I did some […]
The Single Woman’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
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 I’ve become an expert at blocking out the noise on February 14. […]
Going Green – Of Failed New Year Resolutions
“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 resolutions was to go green. I remember my partner responding to this […]
Life Update – 2021 Goals and Covid19
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 because that has changed (hooray?). The first thing on the agenda is […]
Malawian Clothing Brands – Summer of Love
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 an event/disaster, which is called “The Summer Of Love”. The T-shirts and […]
5 Things to Love about Sungeni Cottage
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 think the reason for this is that it is a truly quiet […]
My Skincare Journey – How I got Rid of my Acne
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, but the glowing reviews made me try it out anyway. After using […]
Restoring Emotional Balance
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 to feel every emotion deeply. Interestingly enough, as human beings we desire […]
How to Weekend Getaway – Mulanje
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 and Liwonde – all just 1 hour 30 minutes away at most […]
On Rejuvenation – Resting is Hard Work
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 from the chaos around us, but as a necessary part of being […]
My Top 4- Budget Accommodations in Cape Maclear
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 without compromising on comfort. Lucky for you I know a few spots […]
Kaso Mw – Thrift Meets Art
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 I still enjoy discovering unique and vintage pieces, so I have resorted […]
5 Amazing things I have Learnt at 25
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 I have ever felt in my life. But that aside life has […]
Maybe Mars Cafe Review
Hey lovelies, As soon as I saw that a new spot had opened up in the city, I knew I had to get there before Xara – a.k.a. the blogging baddie who pretty much owns 90% of restaurant & location reviews real estate in Blantyre […]