Now is the perfect time to mentally prepare for the holiday season. Whether you are excited for or haunted by retail stores being three months early for everything, you may be starting to plan, and have some anxiety around, the approaching holiday season. It’s easy to get overwhelmed while navigating the pressures of the holiday…
Staycations are increasingly an option that a lot of travelers opt for. What does it mean? A staycation is a holiday spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, involving day trips to local attractions. Staycations are great because you don’t have to worry about packing too much or travel expenses. They’re a great way to save money,…
Renting a serviced apartment is a big decision. You’re only going to live there temporarily, of course, but if you book a bad apartment, your stay can be ruined. Do your due diligence before you book the apartment. You should always make sure you ask questions before renting, and you ask the right questions. Are you…
The moment you decide to travel, the next thing you’d probably look out for is your hotel accommodation, right? This usually comes with some sort of pressure, because picking the ideal accommodation can either make or break your holiday mood. If you select the wrong accommodation, then it might make your length of stay uncomfortable….
Forgetting your toiletries While there are exceptions to every rule, don’t forget to pack your own soap and shampoo. While you’re at it, you probably need paper towels and toilet paper, too. Your stay may cost a lot of money, but rare is the home rental that provides guests with toiletries and paper goods. Or, if…
It may only be July, but if your daily life is crammed with pressing things to do, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. While it may not be realistic to scale down on your responsibilities, try these ways to boost your wellbeing and calm your mind so that you’re better able to cope with the challenges…
Vacation: That time when you can escape the stress of your everyday life and get some much-needed downtime. Your vacation is your time to fully relax and recharge — and if you don’t commit yourself to that, your time off may end up being completely counterproductive. There’s no way to control the flight delays, or…
There are some etiquette rules to being a tourist that are obvious, like being respectful and well-mannered to locals. But other rules are less obvious, and yet totally crucial to not only being a good tourist, but also a good human. There are pieces of travel etiquette that every tourist should follow no matter where they go….
Everyone needs to take a break sometimes and yet many people leave their vacation time unused. Whether you plan a vacation, or a staycation, it’s important to take a break from the job, the routine, and the demands of life in order to keep stress levels in check. When you take a break, you’re not shirking responsibility….
When it comes to turning a stay into an experience, it is easy to assume that hotels have the upper-hand. After all, they have the convenience of a wide array of full-time staff who get to see and interact with guests day-in and day-out. But that hardly means that serviced apartments are out of the…
A staycation is exactly what it sounds like; a vacation where you stay at or around your home. Many people choose to stay overnight in their own homes during a staycation. Others specifically stay overnight at a hotel to get away from home, but still stay within close driving distance. In the US, the staycation…
If you’re in your first job with a new employer, or you’re keen to make a good impression, it can be tempting to avoid taking extended periods off work. Even when you’d love to take a holiday, sometimes an unmanageable workload or an unexpected batch of new work can mean that you simply don’t have…
Although a hotel can provide all the luxuries, comfort and security, a long term stay in a hotel would not be economical at all. The best alternative to a hotel is a serviced apartment. Serviced apartments offer an added perk of hotel-like comforts during your long-term stay, and are becoming increasingly popular among travelers for…
Are you a traveller? Perhaps you are in Nairobi on your way to a business meeting? At Norfolk towers we have furnished studio apartments in located in the heart of Kenya’s CBD. The studio apartment features a combined sitting area with two-seater & one- seater couches, a bedroom with a queen size bed, a shower cubicle…
During a usual safari experience, you get to see wild animals basking in the sun or trying to get by in the animal food chain. However, some lodges and hotels bring the safari right to your room where you get to watch elegant giraffes gallop or a herd of elephants walking by from the comfort…
By MADAME CONNOISSEUSE The last stop on my trip around Uganda is Jinja. After booking the next overnight bus to Nairobi, I am left with a few Ugandan shillings and about five hours to spare. I ask the lady at the reservations counter where the best spot to have some Ugandan food is and she…
