RAS KIROKO-The Bean at Kigamboni, Dar es salaam, Tanzania, East Africa #The Ras Kiroko Experience

Hi Everyone and welcome to my Blog!

For today's blog, I'm gonna feature the #Ras Kiroko Experience!!!

Ras Kiroko-The Bean  is a private beach houses in  Kigamboni.

It takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hrs from Masaki Dar es salaam to Ras Kiroko depends on the timing and traffic for a 36 Kilometer distance.

Well, this is my third time to visit this wonderfully secluded paradise so I want you guys to be part of this journey.

Ras Kiroko has 2 private houses. And both of these houses are self-catering which means you can have all the privacy and do whatever you want to enjoy and savour the moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

I have listed 15 categories for us to simplify and make plans ASAP.

Let's take a look:

Price: 

These two private houses are both unique and for me, the price is reasonable.

If you happen to have a lot of friends you can share the costs of approximately 45 USD only person.

The more guest, the cheaper you'll share. 

In our case, we were 6 and we shared the small house which is 350 / 6= 58 USD.

The Bean House has 3 large bedrooms which can comfortably accommodate 8 people.

It has a fridge, freezer, gas cooker, microwave

And you'll get to enjoy your own private white sandy beach where you can swim, fish, harvest oysters or walk kilometres undisturbed.

How amazing it can be to have amazing scenery plus total privacy!

The bean is fully equipped for family and children.

Our first visit to Ras Kiroko was last January 12,2020.

Let's take a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXmAu5HAYSo

Our Second visit was very special to all of us. 

It is the combination of our birthdays together for the months of November and December.

And one of my friend, Joemel traveled from The Netherlands to join us during this celebration.

And Finally

Our Third visit, I have suggested going back to this wonderful place again before Gene & Cat moves to another country.

Please click the below link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF_pmWIoekM

This has been our place since last year and considering that its been awhile that we haven't gone out of the city due to covid19.

I think its time to get fresh air, enjoy a white sandy beach, unwind and feel the sea breeze. 

Its a perfect getaway.

For me, this is one of the most recommendable places for your weekend getaway.

It's AFFORDABLE

It's Amazing

It's one of a kind

The family that plans together Travels together!

A healthy life is a happy life

Book your staycation now!!!
Whatsapp number:+255 763 737 374

Total Body Physioball Workout!

Hi Everyone!

Wishing you all a safe and sound stay during these very challenging days.
I understand that we are all weary for what is presently happening in the world, or the universe rather. 
I will raise my voice to invite all of you to check out some of my blogs on my youtube channel. 

Well, I stopped visiting the gym for a month now due to covid19 scare, and honestly, I have ceased working out.
So I figured out to be persuasive and maybe I can help you all out there. 
TODAY, I am going to film a Total Body Physioball Workout!

Since I got to buy the physioball for my injury 5 months ago while playing my favorite sports, Badminton. 
My knee is now well and so this ball has been obsolete in my bedroom for a month now so let's make it useful once again.

Let's go ahead and get started :
1.Physioball Back Extensions

2 Physioball Crunches

3.Physioball Squats- lower back and hips

4.Ball Hamstring curl

5.PhysioBall Push-Ups

6. Exercise Ball jackknife crunch

14 repetitions

Let us all stay fit, healthy and of course yummy :)


Please don't forget to hit like, comment, and share.

Keep Safe everyone!

Au Revoir!

BORACAY ISLAND, PHILIPPINES ''The Best Island in the world''

WHY SO MANY PEOPLE FLOCKED TO BORACAY?

A SMALL ISLAND IN THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO.

Boracay is situated on a small island in the Philippines, province of Aklan.

It is a very well-known travel destination around the world.

It has recorded several visitors annually.

Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation

And the good news is that it's not only for middle and upper-class people.

This is for everyone who wants to enjoy and have fun in one of the best islands in the world. 

Hotel accommodation ranges from  16 USD Dollars to 416 US dollars per night

If you’re a solo traveller with a tight budget, you can stay at Island Hostel Boracay or should you choose to stay on luxury with one of a kind accommodation, you can select Shangrila suites.

Getting there: Fly from Manila to Caticlan in Malay; from there, pump boats ferry passengers to White Beach which takes less than an hour.

We have arranged ground transfer from our hotel to lessen the hustle cause negotiation prices with the public is so irritating and of course, time-consuming.

It offers a breathtaking view and  a lot of amazing bars and restaurants that suits your needs.

There's plenty of reason why you should put Boracay island on your bucket list.

And here's why:

Awards and Recognition:

Looking back:

Boracay was awarded as the 2012 Best Island in the World by the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure

As of 2013, it was emerging among the top destinations for tranquillity and nightlife.

In 2014, the resort island was at the top of the "Best Islands in the World" list published by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

In 2016, Boracay headed the magazine's list of "Top 10 destinations to watch".

In April 2018, the Philippine Government decreed a 6-month closure of the island for tourists to undertake major

It re-opened in October 2018, with a set of new rules meant to address a variety of issues.

Origin:

The name Boracay is attributed to different origins. One story says that it is derived from the local word "borac" which means white cotton with characteristics close to the colour and texture of Boracay's white sugary and powdery sand.

The island is approximately seven kilometres long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometre wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometres.

Leisure activities:

Here is the list of  Leisure activities available on or near Boracay include horseback riding, scuba diving, diving  helmet, snorkelling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, cliff diving, and parasailing.

White Beach is the big tourist draw - and it is quite sensational, those 4km of gorgeous, blindingly white sand.

Majority of foreign visitors are from China and South Korea, accounting for 80% of the total number of foreigners visiting the island.

The rest of the foreign tourists hail from the United States, Taiwan, Russia, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

In 2017, before the closure, it drew two million tourists. Yes, you heard it right. 

BORACAY ISLAND has registered an overwhelming 2.1 million tourists for 2017, the highest number so far recorded.

The top 10 groups of tourist arrivals came from China with 375,284; followed by South Korea, 356,644; Taiwan of China, 40,802; the United States, 22,648; and Malaysia, 20,585.

Following were the United Kingdom with 17,416; Saudi Arabia, 15,944; Australia, 15,365; Russia, 14,074; and Singapore, 9,897.

The rest of the visitors were domestic tourists and overseas Filipino workers.

The island then generated about $1 billion in tourism receipts, according to the provincial tourism office data.

In 2018, the island welcomed 941,068 tourists.

The 10.3-square-kilometer islet’s white sand beach spans four kilometres, paralleled by a strip of at least 100 hotels.

Best Time to Travel:

April and May recorded the highest number of tourist arrivals due to its summer season.

Top  luxury hotels in Boracay:

• ·        The Lind Boracay
• ·        Discovery Shores Boracay
• ·        Henann Palm Beach Resort
• ·        Movenpick Resort & Spa
• ·        Ambassador in Paradise
• ·        Shangrila

We booked in a 4-star hotel at Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Boracay.

The accommodation was great, they have a spectacular garden view, and a greenery gold course within the vicinity and of course a private beach for you.

Indeed, the total experience on this island was very memorable and fascinating.

In the evening you can get to hear local music and watch local dances and of course a delectable meal.

I am so happy that I got to try my first experience on stand up paddle which is very exciting, exhausting but of course fulfilling. I have never tried it and I really enjoyed paddling. 

To make your holiday more meaningful, you've got to try this very tickling but surely so much fun thing to do. Visit a nearby fish spa and get rid of your feet. hahahaha

Enjoy your powdery white sand experience and don't hesitate to tell your stories because this island deserves to be known and experienced by everyone.

Maraming Salamat!

GREAT WIN-WIN PROPOSITION ! COVID-19

I must say I had a good sleep last night despite the terrible news around the globe.
Then, As I woke up I realized something big!
Something futuristic.
And it is a great proposition not just for the country but for the entire planet as a whole.

What if, the Country's leader will come to an accord stipulating that '' Each country will have a lockdown for one month every year''?

Sounds easy-peasy, right?
But do you think it is very easy to implement?

I do believe that this is really a great proposition.
To date, we seem to focus only on a shorter perspective.

This is futuristic thinking!
And it is not only us who will benefit the idea but our future generations as well.
As fewer people aware of our planet, industrialization has impacted our inhabited nature.
The industrialization had damaged our nature without even knowing it.
So many catastrophic events, the natural disastrous phenomenon has happened and we fail to understand it is all because of our excessive globalization.

If this accord to be put in place, I do believe that certain things back in the old days will soon re-appear.

An almost forgotten mountain across the island in the Metropolitan area in the Philippines showed a very rare photo.
A few years ago, there is no image seen from that distance.
As the lockdown still continues. skyline is clearing and showing positive impacts.
Well aside from the healing ozone layer, we got some other good news.
And pretty sure, you do have something to share as well in your own country.

Latest Today !

This picture depicts a restaurant situated in Masaki, Dar Es Salaam. 

A month ago this place was packed with customers, I used to dine here and order my favourite Loaded Pitta Sandwich. 

Look at how it turned out to be now, very solemn and peaceful. 

Indeed, the citizens of the country are taking precautions of this extremely dangerous invisible enemy.

I just had cycled to have fresh air and passed by at Bean There Cafe. 

We all wish that very soon this global threat will someday be resolved and be back to its normal path. 

God Bless Tanzania!

God Bless World! 

TOP RESTAURANTS IN DSM, TANZANIA!

Habari!

Hello there Living fans and viewers, this web blog will be sharing with you these various restaurants that you may opt for visiting soon. 
As an expatriate, it is best to have a guide either from local people or thru online. I personally have visited these places and will make my best comments as possible hopefully not the worst.

1. MAMBOZ MASAKI

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

Contact Number: +255 784243736

CHICKEN SEKELA

BEEF RIBS SIKANDAR

Our all-time favourite here is Chicken Sekela at a very affordable price.
For only Tzs 10,000  you will get sekela and chips.
They offered a lot of delicacies and sure you will love it as well.











2. FLAMES (INDIAN RESTAURANT)

Location: Msasani Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

Contact Number: 0756 352 637

This restaurant offered the best cheese and garlic naan and its best tasting Chicken tikka masala.
Ya sure will love it too.

3. THE HAPPENING PLACE

Location: Msasani Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam
Order in advance at: +255 788 949 496

This restaurant is massive. Every time we go here, we are given complimentary drinks.
We love to spend our Friday night here. It is fun and the music is good too.
The food is the best tasting too. I bet you would want to try these...

4. LEVANT

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

Lebanese food is awesome!

I have only tried it here in Tanzania and its the best.
I just love my dining experience here.
I enjoyed the Shaksuka or Big Ben meal for breakfast, sausages, and a cup of cappuccino.

5. SALT RESTAURANT

Location: Toure Drive road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

Our almost daily Sunday morning place until COVID-19.
Breakfast was amazing.
The food they served is in big portions.

It is a little pricey but it's worth the price once in a while.
Try their prawns & bacon skewers, quesadillas, cappuccino and make your day breakfast every Sunday.

QUESADILLAS

PRAN & BACON SKEWERS

6. CHOMA HUT

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

Contact Number:+255 621 967 118

The first restaurant that introduced me to Chicken Sekela.

I just love that local Indian food so much.

7. GEORGE & DRAGON

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

Contact Number: 0717 800 001

BEEFSTEAK

Have a good meal and a sip? come to this pub. 
They have great music.
Service sometimes is not very good quality.

8. SHOOTERS GRILL

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

I spent my pre-birthday here.
I, of course, tried their steak and it was just amazing.
A little expensive but try and it's worth your expense.
It's overlooking the oysterbay area, and breath fresh air in the rooftop.

9. MY PLACE @ SAMANTAR

Location: Yacht Club road, Dar Es Salaam

STARTER-PRAWNS

CHICKEN SCALLOPINA

Such a romantic place to visit.
The food was delectable.
Must try their catch of the day fish and Scallopina chicken.

10. CORAL BEACH CLUB

Location: Coral, Msasani Peninsula, Dar Es Salaam

Contact Number: 0744 287 554

This place have such an amazing view.
If you're a beach lover you will love this place.

11. BEAN THERE CAFE

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

BANGKOK CURRY

I love this evening place. 
Come on and try their fresh watermelon made and Bangkok curry and Loaded Pitta sandwich and Bean there special sandwich.

BEAN THERE SPECIAL SANDWICH

LOADED PITTA SANDWICH

12. BARBECUE VILLAGE RESTAURANT

Location: Kimweri Avenue, Msasani, Dar Es Salaam

Contact Number:+255 785 320 736

The food here is great!
They cater to my 27th birthday celebration and all I heard from my guest was,
''THE FOOD WAS AWESOME!

13. GRILL HOUSE

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

This is one of the go-to places. Its quite and the ambience is great.
I enjoyed there Steak, baby back ribs, and of course the best burger so far.
Every Monday they have an offer of 50% discounts for a burger and some selected cocktails.
It's awesome to start your Monday. And fortunately, the burgers are very consistent. We love to come back soon.

14. CAPETOWN FISH MARKET

Location: Msasani Bay, Dar Es Salaam

SUSHI

If you are a seafood lover especially sushi then there is no place like this.
Sushi was awesome and they have a 50% discount also from Monday-Friday from morning til 6:00 p.m.

It has a sea view that made your dining experience even more amazing.

15. TEXAS GRILL

Location: Mataka Road, Upanga, Dar Es Salaam

Contact Number: +255 655786825

Promos/Discounts:

Every Monday- Chicken sekela @Tsh 5,000

Every Thursday- Steaks @ Tsh 10,000

Come and savour your taste of a delectable menu offered by this restaurant in Upanga. The food was good and the price is not so pricey as well so you and your family can surely enjoy dining here.
I like the chicken sekela and American steak which I have tried here.
Get ready for a challenge!
Eat the 1-kilogram steak for 15 minutes for FREE.


16. SKEWERS
Location: Longido Street, Upanga, Dar Es Salaam

Try an unlimited meal at this restaurant, the food served is good and the amount you pay for the meal is worth the price. It is not AC resto- but the vibes and ambience are good. 
All food is unlimited for only TSH 22,000 just add Tzs 3,000 for some drinks to complete the awesome meal. If you really want to enjoy the meal- get some empty stomach before coming here and fill it with their offered meals. What we usually do here as an ex-pat is, we play badminton or volleyball and after the game, we go for an unlimited meal experience. 

17. KONTENA
Location: Mikocheni, Dar Es Salaam

Probably one of the cheapest dining experiences I have the choices are plenty.
The food is very good tasting.
MUST TRY!

There is plenty of restaurants here and I can't wait to try them all.

18. MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT

Location: Tuari Road, Dar Es Salaam

GRILLED STEAK

CORIANDER FISH

Drive for 20 minutes and visit this hidden restaurant in DSM.

The ambience is good and it is situated near the beach. 

Afternoon visit would be great til evening or even breakfast could be great too.

19. EPID'OR

Location: Haile Selassie Road, Oysterbay, Dar Es Salaam

Lamb for ya❤️.
Mid-range price with good service as well.
Good is good here.
The place is clean and cosy.

LAMB

Treat yourself with good food!

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