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September 29th 2011
Published: September 29th 2011
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Jambo, where are you from? This question you hear many times per day from the locals here. It sounds quite friendly and welcoming but you have to be careful with you answer. They are waiting that you’ll say that you are from USA, Australia, Canada, England, Scandinavia and all other richer countries in the world, and then the prices are increasing at least five times than to the locals. People a... Read Full Entry



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29th September 2011

Very interesting, especially since I\'m heading off to Mombasa next April. I\'ll have to keep my wits about me to fend off the shysters, especially as I\'ll be by myself. Out of interest, how safe did you feel in Mombasa, when you were simply walking around town? Thanks...
29th September 2011

Mombasa
Hey hey Jason, Well compared to Nairobi it is very safe. Overall it is fine but still need to be a little wary but this is mainly at night time. We think this is the case for most towns in Kenya but during the day you'll be fine. Just pickpockers may be following the tourists around. It is a nice city but head to the beaches, very nice here! Good luck mate and have a good time
29th September 2011

really nice
relly nice pic....
29th September 2011

really nice
relly nice pic....
30th September 2011

wow good post the pics were awsome im puting this trip on my bucket list ~great post~

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