Each month, you’ll get travel tips, destination inspo, and the first deets on where I’ve been lately.
September Updates from The Scribs and Nibs
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Hey Reader, September is typically the time of changing seasons, whether it's from summer to fall in the US or from spring to summer in South Africa. But here in Rwanda, the temperature stays fairly consistent year-round. The main difference is between the rainy and dry seasons, though honestly, I’ve barely noticed it—aside from drier trees. There are two rainy seasons in Rwanda. And by "rainy season," I mean that the rain lasts an hour or two in the middle of the day. It's not a full-on monsoon. There is a "Long Rainy Season" from mid-February to May and a "Short Rainy Season" from mid-September to mid-December. As we enter mid-September, I'll find out if the temperature changes more... Weather aside... We've been spending a lot of time exploring Kigali's food scene over the past month. From Sudanese falafel to authentic pasta from an Italian chef, Kigali has so many options. Every time we meet someone new, I ask them about their favorite restaurants and get even more recommendations! I've written up my guides for New Zealand from our July trip! I’ve got the best of what to do in Auckland, from ferry rides to Waiheke Island and iconic filming locations like Hobbiton and Cathedral Cove, to city adventures. You can also download my offline guide with all the Google Map pins and Itinerary suggestions. Before getting into the Samoa, Vanuatu, and Fiji guides... I've finally caught up with writing up all our Colombia adventures from December (eek, embarassingggg that it took so long). If you're thinking of Christmas adventure plans, then I recommend Colombia. Check out our full 10-night itinerary and download the offline guide with Google Maps pins and daily directions to make your trip planning easier. 2025 Vacation Cheat SheetPlan out the rest of the year's vacays with suggestions by month!
This post may contain affiliate links US Getaway: Martha’s Vineyard – Right off the coast of Massachusetts, the island is beautiful and has plenty of activities. Adventure Destination: Peru – From Machu Picchu to the Amazon Jungle, you can do it all in two weeks. African Getaway: Gabon – Ideal for visiting a hidden lake lodge and exploring Libreville. South Africa: Go on safari in Kuname (around Joburg) or Gondwana (around Cape Town). Both are about 4 hours away from town and offer a luxury experience perfect for a wildlife getaway. Check out all my safari tips. US Getaway: Head to Richmond for the weekend for unique eats, Tudor houses, and rooftop views! European Getaway: Germany – Visit for Oktoberfest and Black Forest towns like Freiburg and Titisee. African Getaway: Rwanda – Visit Rwanda’s primates, go on safari, and take an epic bike ride. Check out all my posts on what to do while in Rwanda. South Africa: This is peak season for the jacarandas in Johannesburg, one of my favorite times of the year. I've got all the Google Map pins for the best locations. Master planner? November is all about avoiding crowds in Greece while soaking up the flavors of Athens, or visiting Togo for an early-season adventure. In South Africa, explore the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon on a scenic road trip, and in the U.S., head out for a fall day at Stone Tower Winery in Virginia. What I like right now:1) I'm trying out some new hobbies! I started playing padel (which is new in Rwanda), and I'm trying out a 30-day watercolor flower challenge on YouTube. It's so much fun. This is what I'm doing, if you wanna do it too. Hot tip: watch the entire video first before you start painting so you have an idea of what's going on. 2) We recently got a car and can go on weekend trips now. Last weekend, we spent the night at Nena House BnB among the hills, about 2 hours outside of Kigali. It was so lovely and peaceful. Driving in Rwanda is a little insane, but not for the reasons you may think. There are SO MANY speed cameras around town. On the highways and in town, they snap a picture if you go 1km over the speed limit. You can keep up to date on what I'm up to on Instagram. Otherwise, see you next month! |
The Scribs and Nibs
Each month, you’ll get travel tips, destination inspo, and the first deets on where I’ve been lately.
Hey Reader, While many parts of the world rely heavily on distinct winter and summer seasons, that really isn't the case here in Kigali. Although June through September is technically the dry season, the year-round 6:00 PM sunset doesn't exactly lend itself to those long summer nights you get elsewhere. I can't complain, though. Kigali has some of the best year-round weather in the world. Last month I hosted my very first art tour, and it was so great! We had a wonderful mix of new and...
Hey Reader, May is officially my final chill month before the summer travel madness kicks in. So this month I’m trying to take full advantage of everything Kigali has to offer. This past Sunday was Car Free Day in Kigali. Honestly, I’ve only ever made it to one before because that 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM window usually feels a bit too early for me. But a friend and I made a point to get up early this time, and we ended up clocking 9km just wandering around! It’s such a cool community experience....
Hey Reader, It’s been a minute since my last newsletter (again)! After exploring Djibouti and Addis Ababa over Christmas and NYE, I fell back into a nice routine in Kigali, attempting padel, trying out new fitness classes (seriously, don't ask about the trampoline exercise haha), and exploring the city even more. Though we’ve been here a year now, it somehow feels like both more and less time has passed. We’ve also had some great friends visit us lately, so we've been wandering around the...