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Cottages at Sasaab Samburu

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 There are 9 individual cottages at Sasaab Samburu Lodge. @thesafaricollection #safaribug Each one facing the Ewaso Nyiro River. Each cottage has a pool  #sasaabsamburu #samburu#kenya #h2hsafari #a2asafaris#h2haccomodations

 This was our cottageCottages at Sasaab Samburu (2)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (55) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (54)  Lots of exercise going up haha!!Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (23)  You put the warrior stick as a sign for DO NOT DISTURB 🙂Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (22) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (3) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (4)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (25) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (5)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (24) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (6) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (21) A whistle for emergency!Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (26)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (27)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (28)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (29)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (30)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (31) Hmmmm i think we got the wrong room haha!!Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (38)

 Super love these African bags – Handwoven, so colorful and a labor of love.  They provide it in the cottage for use ( but not to take away 🙂  ) @thesafaricollection #safaribug #samburu#sasaabsamburu #h2hartisan #h2hsafari#a2asafarisCottages at Sasaab Samburu (20)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (32)  No Aircon 🙂Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (7) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (8) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (9)  Love the beaded things all over!!!Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (10)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (37)  Outdoor bathroom
Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (11)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (13)  Our cottage at Sasaab Samburu @thesafaricollection#safaribug shower faces the Ewaso river and the most beautiful view but without any cover or wall.  Aside from it being hot I would rather see what is around me while taking a shower hahaCottages at Sasaab Samburu (12) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (19)SAVE A BUCKET initiative – I like this!!  You put the bucket under the shower while you are waiting for the water to get hot.  Then the staff uses this water to clean the room.  So no water wasted 🙂 Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (14)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (34)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (35)Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (15) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (16) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (18) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (17)

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Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (39)  I checked out the other cottages.  This is Number 1 the farthest cottage to the left of the main cottageCottages at Sasaab Samburu (40) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (41)  This has the best outdoor plunge pool and seatingCottages at Sasaab Samburu (42) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (43) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (44) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (45)  And the bathroom is enclosed!!Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (46)  This is the closest cottage to the main cottage so if you are lazy to walk far and are a scaredy cat 🙂  this is the cottage you will likeCottages at Sasaab Samburu (47) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (48) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (49) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (50) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (51) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (52) Cottages at Sasaab Samburu (53)

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Arrival at Sasaab Samburu

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 Arrived at our next home- the Samburu. Sasaab Lodge @thesafaricollection #safaribug which is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in North -central Kenya. It is the only lodge in this area so we have the whole wilderness to ourselves.  It is Moroccan and Swahili style. The Sasaab group has 4 camps around Africa #sasaabsamburu#samburu #kenya #h2hsafari #a2asafaris#h2haccomodationsArrival at Sasaab Samburu (2) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (3) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (4) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (34) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (7) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (6)  Airport shopping 🙂 Make sure to buy some because you cannot find these items anywhere even in the market which is quite far. Also It is good to support the Samburu women who hand make these products. Truly a labor of love.  We did not bargain anymore  Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (8)  Terrain on the way to campArrival at Sasaab Samburu (11) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (12) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (13) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (15) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (14)  Arrival at our campArrival at Sasaab Samburu (16)Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (18) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (19) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (20) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (21) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (22) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (23) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (24) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (25) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (26) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (27) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (28) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (29) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (30) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (31) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (32)  Poolpool 2 sasaab samburu You need to walk down to get to the poolsasaab samburu going to spa poolsasaab samburu pool 3pool sasaab samburu sasaab samburu poolArrival at Sasaab Samburu (39)Then walk down some more to get to the  Spaspa sasaab samburu sasaab samburu spa moroccan sasaab samburu spa 2 Sasaab samburu spaArrival at Sasaab Samburu (35)resident rodents 🙂 you see them everywhereArrival at Sasaab Samburu (38) Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (37)Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (36)Arrival at Sasaab Samburu (40)

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Angama Mara

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Our home in the Masai Mara for 3 nights at Angama Mara @angamasafari The first photo is the view from the plane before landing. It is situated on the rim of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment overlooking the #masaimaraFlying from Nairobi to the Masai Mara (6)The Swahili word “angama” means hanging in mid air. There are 30 suites – 15 per kopje.  We are in the North kopje which they say is better than the south since its higher. Breathtaking  #angamamara#kenya #h2hsafari #h2haccomodations#a2asafaris
Angama Mara (1) Angama Mara (2)  This leads to the common area – the dining room, library, living room and barAngama Mara (3) Angama Mara (4)Angama Mara (5)Angama Mara (6)  Tents which I like very much because they are new and securely built. I am scared to stay in a tent among the wilderness haha 🙂 so it is best to stay in a solid tent.  They also have security guards around the camp to watch out for animals and to assist guestsAngama Mara (12) Angama Mara (11)  There is an ante room before the room where the staff can access without bothering you.  It is also a place to put your bags, coats, etcAngama Mara (13)Angama Mara (39) Angama Mara (40) Angama Mara (41) Angama Mara (42)The roomAngama Mara (14)  with the most beautiful view- the Masai MaraAngama Mara (15) Angama Mara (16)Angama Mara (17) Angama Mara (18)  BathtubAngama Mara (19) Angama Mara (21) Angama Mara (22)  Semi open showerAngama Mara (20)Angama Mara (23) Angama Mara (24) Angama Mara (25)You are allowed only 18 kilos of luggage on the planes – it’s a good thing @angamasafari provides everything you will need ! The camp lodge is only 3 years old so it is relatively new #angamamara#h2haccomodations #h2hsafari #a2asafarisAngama Mara (26) Angama Mara (27)  Love the brown paper bag trash bagAngama Mara (28)  Horn in case of emergency 🙂Angama Mara (29)  Masai KikoiAngama Mara (30)  Open bar – take all you can 🙂
Angama Mara (37)Angama Mara (31)Angama Mara (36)Angama Mara (38)BinocularsAngama Mara (32)  Reading materialAngama Mara (33) Angama Mara (34) Angama Mara (35)WOOHOO!! 🙂  Not many accommodations provide these much outlets 🙂
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Hemingways Nairobi

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Arrived at our home in Nairobi, Kenya. Hemingways Nairobi. Hemingways Nairobi (7)Hemingways Nairobi (1)Hemingways Nairobi (6)Hemingways Nairobi (5)Hemingways Nairobi (2)Hemingways Nairobi (3)Hemingways Nairobi (4)View of the Ngong Hills from the suite.

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Just 40 minutes’ drive from Nairobi’s international airport and set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills, Hemingways Nairobi Hotel is located to the South West of the city in the peaceful suburb of Karen. It is generally believed that the suburb was named after Karen Blixen, the Danish author of Out of Africa; her farm was located just 2 minutes’ drive from the hotel. #hemingwaysnairobi#h2hsafari #Kenya #Nairobi #a2asafarisHemingways Nairobi (20)Hemingways Nairobi (21)Hemingways (1)Hemingways (2)Hemingways (6)Hemingways (5) Pool and spaHemingways (4)Hemingways Nairobi (8)Hemingways Nairobi (28)Hemingways Nairobi (16)Hemingways Nairobi (23)Hemingways Nairobi (24)Hemingways Nairobi (12)Hemingways Nairobi (13)Hemingways Nairobi (27)Hemingways Nairobi (14)Hemingways Nairobi (15)Hemingways Nairobi (22)Hemingways Nairobi (17)Hemingways Nairobi (18)Hemingways Nairobi (19)Hemingways Nairobi (26)Hemingways Nairobi (25)

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua

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Home in Bali – Sofitel Nusa Dua @sofitelbalinusadua for #eoabcbali2018#eophilippines #h2heo
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 Pathway towards the pool and beachSofitel Bali Nusa Dua (26)Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (44)Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (29)Kiddie pool
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (30)Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (33) Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (32) Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua (31)They have a chapel for weddings
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Book a stay at Nusa Dua's only French-inspired luxury 5-star beachfront resort in Bali with 8 hectares of tropical gardens and complete resort facilities.

Book a stay at Nusa Dua’s only French-inspired luxury 5-star beachfront resort in Bali with 8 hectares of tropical gardens and complete resort facilities.

Portrait Roma

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Our home in Rome – The Portrait Roma @lungarnocollection It’s owned by the Ferragamo family @ferragamo It’s a 12 year old boutique hotel with 14 suites. Our suite has 2 floors with a kitchenette and the bathroom in the lower floor. It’s a wellness suite so it has an exercise bike and a sauna. #lungarnocollection #salvatorreferragamo#h2hRome #h2hinteriors
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Portrait Roma - Rome, Italy (20180409)

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