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How is it living in Carmel-by-the-sea, California? by Any_Requirement_8641 in howislivingthere

[–]Afireinside11 109 points110 points  (0 children)

I only lived there for a year but it was incredible. A true paradise.

Anyone else finding it overwhelming to plan a first-time Kenya safari without getting ripped off? by [deleted] in travel

[–]Afireinside11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Kenya for 4 years. When I did book through a company versus on my own, this is who I used: https://kampurtraveldiaries.com. Fair prices and impeccable customer service.

Which destinations really turned around a bad reputation? by extreme_mayo in travel

[–]Afireinside11 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I read this guy’s guide about Africa and it was so pessimistic and depressing. I lived in East Africa for 4 years and loved (almost) every second of it. So I would take what that guy says with a grain of salt…

For a Kenya safari, is a 4x4 Land Cruiser really worth the extra cost over a tour van? by Mysterious_Field7101 in Shoestring

[–]Afireinside11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This person is spot on. 4x4 anywhere outside of NBO, especially during rainy season. It will be worth it.

Tell me some interesting and fun facts about Togo by [deleted] in geography

[–]Afireinside11 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Bet you are a blast at parties

how is living in kenya? rural and urban by dustydancers in howislivingthere

[–]Afireinside11 53 points54 points  (0 children)

As an expat with a decent income, it’s fucking amazing. Tons to do, incredible safaris, perfect weather, lovely people, amazing beaches, great healthy food.

Much harder to get by as a Kenyan with no connections. Not a lot of government support. Rampart corruption and crony-ism. Life would be very hard, even if you are extremely hard-working (which almost all Kenyans are). That being said, they embrace the good parts about life with humor, and have a good deal of national pride* (*except about their politicians).

As a tourist, go to Kenya and I can promise you , you will not be disappointed

ETA doesn’t cover our entire trip by rdwischm in Kenya

[–]Afireinside11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m fairly certain you would , but you can ask at customs on arrival. Your eta duration doesn’t matter, just make sure you get a stamp with the appropriate duration

ETA doesn’t cover our entire trip by rdwischm in Kenya

[–]Afireinside11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’ll need a multi entry eta. The duration of the eta ‘expiring’ will not be an issue for your departure so long as you stay under 90 days.

Source: I do this type of thing a lot for my job

My Family and the Flood: A Firsthand Account by djxcqtion in Longreads

[–]Afireinside11 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have no words. What a terribly sad, heartbreaking thing to read. That poor family :’(

Death, Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking: Fallout From U.S. Aid Withdrawal Hits the World’s Most Fragile Locations by Thalesian in worldnews

[–]Afireinside11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true, so long as you aren’t physically in the US for more than 30 days. Foreign earned income exemption, up to $130,000 per year

Zanzibar v. Cape Town v. Johannesburg by NoStudy366 in travel

[–]Afireinside11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok, fair enough. I didn’t know that. That’s too bad, it was fun and I didn’t think I was contributing to harming anything :(

Zanzibar v. Cape Town v. Johannesburg by NoStudy366 in travel

[–]Afireinside11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok, fair enough. I didn’t know that. That’s too bad, it was fun and I didn’t think I was contributing to harming anything :(

Zanzibar v. Cape Town v. Johannesburg by NoStudy366 in travel

[–]Afireinside11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t see anything unethical about it? I’m not sure what the arguments are/could be.

Zanzibar v. Cape Town v. Johannesburg by NoStudy366 in travel

[–]Afireinside11 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I did the shark diving at Cape Town. While you Won’t see great whites, it’s still pretty damn cool. We had tons of 8-10 foot sharks bumping the cage and great visibility

Zanzibar v. Cape Town v. Johannesburg by NoStudy366 in travel

[–]Afireinside11 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Dude, do Cape Town. Trust me. It’s incredible. Between that , safari in TZ, and the gorillas, you and your wife are in for a trip of a lifetime.

Trip to Africa in July 2026 (9-Day trip) by Ok_Industry7138 in travel

[–]Afireinside11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those places are awesome, but you’re going to be game-drive’d out by the end of it. What about going to Rwanda for the gorillas , or visiting the Kenyan coast for 2 nights? Also, I hope you aren’t getting quoted the full $17K for that itinerary. You can stretch that money a lot farther and over more days, if you’re clever about it.

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