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02-16-24 15:46 #4426
Posts: 4Originally Posted by MamaGuevos [View Original Post]
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02-11-24 16:39 #4425
Posts: 68Asking for a Mentor
Hello,
I am looking to venture to Kenya (Mombasa and Nairobi), been doing some research here by RTTF and online via news articles, YouTube. While I am getting an idea, a lot of gaps remain so I would like to get explicit answers to my questions, not just get a vague, soft feel before I commit.
Is there anyone here I can PM directly to ask probably some 5 to 10 questions?
Please let me know. I'd be glad to make a friend and share my experiences if you got questions for me.
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02-09-24 23:42 #4424
Posts: 500Originally Posted by MamaGuevos [View Original Post]
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02-09-24 01:29 #4423
Posts: 265How is the wifi?
Originally Posted by Mahku [View Original Post]
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02-09-24 01:23 #4422
Posts: 265Hotel with good wifi
I am on my way back to Africa and have to book a hotel in Nairobi. I have always stayed at the Stanley Hotel in the Central Biz District. It has great rooms and is super friendly to guests.
HOWEVER, the wifi sucks.
Can someone recommend a hotel with excellent wifi that is girl friendly? I really hate struggling with emails and not being able to easily access web sites.
Thanks, MG.
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02-01-24 15:42 #4421
Posts: 321I use Booking.com for the first night in new locations. I move around until I find a location I want to stay then do some leg work. When booking, it varies. If booking for two is similar cost as for one, I book two. If it's significant, I either choose another booking or book for one then move quickly. Regardless, I've only been asked to pay for a guest once the morning after and it was Lambada in Mtwapa. Now, I stay at a guesthouse and I bring someone new day and night. It’s common among guests. I wouldn't worry about it.
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01-28-24 21:30 #4420
Posts: 72Great info
Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Rwenotmen [View Original Post]
I am glad to hear that it's not necessary to alert the AirBnB host about my mongering intentions. I just get quite anxious because it understandably can be an awkward conversation, especially if the host doesn't allow it.
I also appreciate you pointing out the benefits of having a girl leave her ID with security. It never really occured to me that it'd assuage any security concerns she may have as well. Mongering in Thailand you kind of get used to the level of safety and just the expectation that girls will behave, so though you always have to have your visitors check in their IDs, the idea that it protects you and her sometimes I forget. Reading through some of the reports in this thread, I (please correct me if this is wrong or unfair) have seen that Kenyan women sometimes can bring quite a bit of trouble and perhaps are not as safe-easygoing guests as Thai women.
I will be sure to remind all my potential guests that they must bring their IDs. On the off chance that I do need security to handle an unruly guest, would it be wise to slip them some KSH even before the event? Like, slipping them the 5 $USD equivalent in KSH when I first check in just to build a rapport and get in their good graces so if things do get chaotic, they'll already be inclined to help me out?
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01-28-24 00:46 #4419
Posts: 95Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]
No offense to Brother Mombie! I honor & respect his contributions.
The reason why not is following.
Originally Posted by BPalacio [View Original Post]
Sorry for long write-up but I seem to use these Abbs more than most here, so I got the direct experiences to describe, at least for Kenya.
All 'homestays', Airbnb is no different, are by definition 'girl-friendly' and visitor-friendly-- you DON'T need permission to invite whomever you wish to 'visit' you. Not from the Host, not from the guards, not from anyone. Don't even mention or ask Hosts about such visitations.
Yes there are rules about no parties and too many guests actually staying in the unit. But your 'visitors' are presumed your business.
What you may be worried about is the security factor and how that will affect having visitors. In my experience, the most-secure apartment buildings in Kenya DO want you to formally register your visitors -- but only after a certain hour, usually at 'sunset' 7 pm and later. During the daytime, they almost never ask who's with you. In both cases, you can bring as many as you like. At the last place I stayed, I overheard one guard joke about how I had so many visitors (he meant ladies) come thru in just one day. He didn't say anything directly to me, as that could have jeopardized his job if I complained to the supervisor.
And there's never a charge or fee for registering or the number of visitors. I recommend never stay at such a place if they ask for money for these, even if it's just guards trying to squeeze some extra cash out of you.
Registering your visitors is a security measure that protects you, the visitors, and more importantly--the guards: if any drama or violence happens, they know who you are, as an official Guest or Resident, and who are the visitors. The guards are paid to keep the peace for Residents and Guests, NOT for visitors.
Do tell the ladies in-advance they should bring their ID - even if not needed. But it's not always needed, at some places as they will take her phone number, and some other details, and register her that way. At least that's what happened at the last place I stayed.
One big way this protects you is if the girl tries to squeeze you for more money, or starts to act-out in order to embarrass you or cause trouble. Because YOU are the official guest, immediately go the guards and ask them to boot that banshee off the premises. They will do that without question. Although they might expect a bit of a 'tip', LOL.
I've also found that girls who normally would act like this typically do not want to go to such buildings, because they know they can't pull their bullshit or drama. If some Kenchic gives you excuses why she won't visit your place once you've told her where it is, take that as dodging a bullet and drop her.
An extra benefit: for those Kenchics who are serious about safety, they actually PREFER such buildings because they assume YOU won't be a criminal or killer endangering them. So I would advise to actively tell the ladies about where you stay, so they will feel safer.
Lastly, MOST Homestays do NOT register visitors, even places that have formal-looking security guards. So if you do stay at a place like that, then you'll be even freer to bring whomever you like, how many you like, at any times. Of course, these places may not be as safer as the securer homestays.
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01-24-24 11:01 #4418
Posts: 546Originally Posted by BPalacio [View Original Post]
Check with hotel before booking.
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01-24-24 10:14 #4417
Posts: 72Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]
Are you saying that as long as there's an entrance with security, girls will probably be allowed to come up if they leave their ID, similar to how it is in Pattaya? I am ok with giving security a few KSH for their troubles too if that helps. I just worry that the host would not accept this and cause trouble for me.
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01-24-24 03:25 #4416
Posts: 245Originally Posted by BPalacio [View Original Post]
Aside from that many places with a guard will check ID.
Recently there have been some women brutally murdered so by men at airbnbs so there may be more scrutiny.
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01-23-24 17:07 #4415
Posts: 546Originally Posted by BPalacio [View Original Post]
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01-23-24 10:34 #4414
Posts: 72Airbnb / hotel girl procedure
I know it's probably not comparable to Pattaya, but are most airbnbs and hotels in Nairobi alright with allowing girls up to your room? Should I ask if the Airbnb host / hotel allows girls to join you? Are there places where you can just have the girl leave their ID at security / front desk and come up?
I was suggested W Place apartments as a good girl friendly option. Any other suggestions?
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01-18-24 21:48 #4413
Posts: 11Originally Posted by ChrisBigdog [View Original Post]
I have gotten mine from that website twice with no issues.
But since I am in the UK I have also gotten it free on the national health care service, they were hesitant since I am not gay but acquiesced when I told them I was going to Africa to see old girlfriends lols.
And one time I got it in Bkk at a red cross can't remember the exact location it was before the pandemic when I was there so a while now.
It's best to talk / attend a sexual health clinic, yes your are right kidney function and liver function tests will need to be done to see if your baseline is the desired range. At sexual health clinics they do this for everyone regardless of age.
They also need to check if you have hep be because taking and stopping it when you have that is not advisable.
You can do all the test in Kenya it's probably cheaper but get your prep e online. Although given sub Saharan Africa's hiv rates you could probably get some in Nairobi as well.
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01-18-24 14:42 #4412
Posts: 500Radisson Blu Arboretum guest friendly
Hi all. The girls that came to my room, all from Tinder, were allowed in for free after registration at the front desk. Sometimes they didn't even bother with the registration, especially if it was earlier in the evening. My booking was for 2 people anyway. And it may help that I'm VIP status in Radisson Rewards, equivalent to the former Platinum status. But I have a feeling it's the same for everybody.
The hotel is in a great location. Short ride to Westlands. The tollway entrance is fairly close, so rides to and from the airport don't take long.
The Arboretum, a tree park that appears to be a former colonial estate, is a great place for a run or a power walk, especially in the cool Nairobi climate. The area is secure and quiet, but not far from action. The bar, restaurant, and pool here seem to attract groups or pairs of probably upper middle class office girl / student types.