MISSDIVALICIOUS

I uploaded a new short Zimbabwe vlog filmed in Bulawayo.

This one starts with a surprise birthday celebration at Mozambik Restaurant, where I was honestly happy to see they had vegan-friendly options. Eating out as a vegan while travelling or visiting family isn’t always straightforward, so it was a nice surprise.

After dinner, we drove through Bulawayo at night, and the city still felt so alive — vendors outside, lights on the streets, people moving around, and that evening energy that makes Bulawayo feel familiar.

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okay so Zimbabwe has a ghost story and it's genuinely one of the most haunting urban legends I've ever come across 🧵

her name was Jane.

in the late 80s and early 90s, she haunted the streets of Bulawayo — showing up at shebeens and nightclubs, impossibly beautiful, the kind of woman you couldn't ignore. she'd charm men. walk with them. lead them through the dark streets toward Number 6 Cemetery.

and then disappear. completely. into the graves.

the whole city knew her name. The Chronicle newspaper ran story after story. men were too embarrassed to admit they'd been played — by a ghost.

the darker version of the story? she was a woman who was murdered. and she came back. and she wasn't done.

a film was made. a book was written. and people in Bulawayo still talk about her like she never really left.

just uploaded a vlog from plumtree, zimbabwe 🕊️🤍

it’s my first time attending a wedding in the village, and what made it so interesting is that this was the white wedding — but the traditional marriage process had already happened before this. i loved learning more about the meaning behind customs like lobola, ukangaziwe, ukulaya, and the munyai, and seeing how marriage is not just about one day, but about family, culture, and community too.

Open-Fire Inopi (Isijeza) in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼🔥 

There’s something about cooking outside on an open fire that I can’t explain properly — the smell, the slow rhythm, the way the smoke clings to the food and makes it taste like home.

In today’s vlog I’m making inopi (isijeza) using ijodo (wild melon) / ithanga (pumpkin) and impuphu (mealie-meal), plus umxhanxa — that sweet, comforting combo of boiled dried maize + chopped yellow melon. After that, I take you with me to the grinding mill to mill millet + maize into the finest powder (because I’m taking it back to England for my sour porridge obsession 😭).

Starlink in Rural Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 | Installing Internet in Macingwane Village 

Today felt like one of those future-me moments. I’m in Macingwane, Plumtree (Zimbabwe) and I filmed a vlog installing Starlink in the village — the unboxing, the setup, the little problem-solving moments, and then… that first connection.

There’s something emotional about seeing a place you love step into a new kind of access. Not just for scrolling — but for learning, work, opportunities, and staying connected to people far away.

Bulawayo’s iconic cooling towers 💨 Built in the 1940s, the Bulawayo Power Station once fueled the city’s factories and homes. Today, those towers still rise proudly above the skyline — symbols of strength, progress and community.

This short vlog is part history, part love letter to the City of Kings and Queens. Watch here

Buffalo Hills Spur Bulawayo | Best Breakfast Spot in Zimbabwe? 

Bulawayo mornings hit different 🌞 Breakfast at Buffalo Hills Spur — said to be the nicest Spur in Zimbabwe — followed by a drive through Bulawayo city centre under blooming jacaranda trees. 💜 (And yes, local legend says if a jacaranda flower falls on your head, you’ll pass your exams!)

Pumula South, Bulawayo — new houses, real growth 🚗🏡 I drove through Pumula South to see what’s changing: fresh builds, corner shops, school runs, kombis and that township energy that says “we’re building.” It’s a quick 9-minute neighbourhood tour—real streets, real pace.

Bulawayo to Plumtree Road TripTown Centre Drive | Botswana Border Route 

Bulawayo → Plumtree (Border Route) 🚗🌤️ We took the Plumtree Road to Plumtree town centre — smooth tarmac, big skies, and that border-town energy with buses and haulage trucks heading toward Botswana. Quick loop through town for services and day-trip vibes with family. 

Bulawayo café morning → airport run 🌿✈️ Started at Verandah Café (Malindela) for calm verandah vibes and good coffee, then drove 25 km to BUQ to collect our delayed luggage—arrived safe and sound.

Ankara Fabric Hunt + Vegan Eats at Vibrations | Gambia Last Day

Ankara fabric shopping, Vibrations Gambia (vegan restaurant), and last-day Gambia vlog before my evening UK flight  come along for food + finds!Join me for a final day in The Gambia as I hunt for Ankara fabric (wax prints, batik, tie-dye), grab dinner at Vibrations Gambia a fully vegan restaurant—and squeeze in some last-minute souvenir shopping before my night flight to the UK. I’ll share bargaining tips, how to spot quality fabric, what to buy for friends and family, and my honest review of plant-based dishes and fresh juices at Vibrations. What you’ll see

Fabric shopping walkthrough: choosing prints, checking quality, price tips

Vibrations Gambia food tour: plant-based mains, sides, fresh juices

Quick market/supermarket stop: gifts, snacks, travel essentials

Denied at the Senegal Border: The Bribe I Refused

Denied at the Senegal Border: Refusing a Bribe & African Passport Struggles In this eye-opening travel vlog, I attempt a 48-hour trip from The Gambia into Senegal only to be stopped at the border. The immigration officer asks for a bribe to let me through. I refuse, and ultimately turn back.

This video sheds light on: Border Corruption: How low pay and impunity fuel bribery demands. Passport Inequality: Why African passport holders struggle while Europeans breeze through. Pan-African Vision: The urgent need for fair treatment and freedom of movement across Africa. Freeze your Gambian memories in stunning sunset beach portraits like these, captured by pro local photographers. Book your shoot now at https://www.holidaytravelphotography.com 

Gambia After Dark: Club Strip, Dinner at Jamaica Jamaica & Supermarket Tour

Gambia After Dark: Club Strip, Dinner at Jamaica Jamaica & Supermarket Tour Join me on  relaxed Gambia vlog as we stroll down of of Gambia’s famous nightlife strips The top clubs, Afrobeats under neon lights, and watching tourists mingling with locals and expats. I also visit a Jamaican restaurant in this gambia vlog , where they serve authentic island-inspired dishes at Jamaica Jamaica restaurant, where jerk spices meet Gambian produce. Finally, I visit a Gambian supermarket as I’m curious how the prices compare to other countries. 

How to Cook Benachin in Gambia | Vegan Jollof Rice with MyGambia

How to Cook Vegan Benachin with MyGambia | Traditional Gambian Jollof Rice Vlog. Join us on an unforgettable culinary adventure as MyGambia teaches us to prepare Benachin The Gambia’s iconic one-pot rice dish in a delicious vegan version! We start early and heart to the Market in search of the vegan Benachin ingredients, we then head outdoors to slow-cook this flavourful vegan twist Benachin for 4½ hours.

NOTE: This is a tweaked vegan version, the original traditional recipe has meat in it. Ingredients

2 cups long-grain rice

large tomatoes, blended

onions, chopped

1 green pepper, sliced

Hot peppers

Carrot

Cassava

Cabbage

Eggplant

Pumpkin

3–4 cloves garlic

2 tbsp tomato paste

2–3 bay leaves

1 tsp black pepper

Maggie seasoning,

Vegetable oil

Quick Method 1. Sauté: Heat oil, cook onions, peppers, garlic (and ginger) after they have been pureed 2. Build the Base: Stir in blended tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, seasonings; simmer until cooked 3. Add Veggies coating them in the sauce and let the thoroughly cook. Remove the vegies and add the rice.   4. Let the rice cook on low heat (or fire) and cook, covered until cooked. 5. Finish & Serve: Remove bay leaves, fluff rice, adjust salt/seasonings, and scoop into bowls.

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