We’re Saidah and Germaine, American expats now calling Nairobi, Kenya, our home. Through our channel, we share our experiences navigating life abroad.
On our channel:
✨ Practical stories for those considering a move to Kenya.
🌍 Things Kenyans might want to know about Americans—and what surprises Americans about Kenya.
🏙️ Everyday experiences, local customs, and must-know tips for living in Kenya.
🗺️ Welcome to Kenya Roadmap: Personalized to for your trip to Kenya.
📚 Consultations & Resources: Guidance to make your transition or visit smooth, including relocation consultations, travel guides, and welcome packages.
Saidah & Germaine’s Travel Check Ins
What do you want to see most from our next video?
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⚠️⚠️Channel Members⚠️⚠️— Early access video coming, breaking down…
1- WHY we were kicked outta Kenya
2- WHAT the new Kenya immigration law means and how it affects us/you
3- WHEN we’ll be back in Kenya
Join here: youtube.com/channel/UCUZdmLLfVwOY68sADKESlyg/join
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Ever missed Lawry’s seasoning, a good cookout plate, AND decent customer service—all in the same week? Welcome to our life in Kenya 😂🇰🇪.
ICYMI👉🏾 5 Shocking Challenges Americans Face in Kenya — https://youtu.be/0DbIClT4gPI
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We had to quietly leave Kenya 😅—not ‘cause of lions or goats, but real life plot twists. We still love Kenya and will be back soon! ❤️🇰🇪. 👉🏾 IKYMI Watch — Forced to Leave Kenya...So We Quietly Left https://youtu.be/dZRTPZYajjk
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We Moved Abroad, But We Got This Wrong 😣
https://youtu.be/5XqK4Dq4z2s
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🗣️ Y’all, let’s keep it 💯—we might be living in Kenya now, but there are still some things we truly love and appreciate about the U.S.
👉🏾 Our latest video is “5 Things We Love About America | Even While Living in Kenya” — and no, it’s not a love letter to the government 😅.
It’s about recognizing the good while still being honest about what pushed us to explore life abroad.
Because guess what? You can love where you’re from… and still choose to live somewhere else 🌍💭.
✨ In this one, we’re talking:
• Convenience (the real MVP)
• Access to opportunity 💼
• Structure + systems that actually…work!
• Freedoms we didn’t appreciate ‘til we left 🇺🇸
• And of course, FOOD. 🍩🍔
We’re not glorifying. We’re not bashing. We’re just sharing our experiences — with a few laughs and aha moments along the way.
🔗 Watch here: https://youtu.be/oW6Tu0bYsUI
Let us know in the comments: What do YOU still appreciate about where you’re from — even if you don’t live there anymore?
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✈️ We're Headed to London! 🇬🇧
Hey fam! We’re heading to London and we want YOUR input — especially our UK fam 👀
🎯 Drop your favorite places to eat (we want all the must-try local spots, hidden gems, and international flavors).
🗺️ Also, what are some must-do things while we’re in the city? Tours, neighborhoods, events, experiences — we’re open!
📍We’re especially curious about:
Black-owned spots 💪🏾
Food markets/street food
Budget-friendly gems
Places with a good vibe for couples
Kenyan restaurants work too!!
👇 Let us know in the comments!
We might pull up on your favorite spot 😏
#LondonEats #UKTravel #SlowTravelCouple
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🎥 SAIDAH’S INTERVIEW IS LIVE! 🙌🏾✨
Y’all — Saidah’s interview with Dr. M.D. Desire on the @beaconlifechurch3654 YouTube channel is out now! 🔥 She shares her heart about what brought us to Kenya and gives some powerful Godly insight that will inspire and encourage you.
➡️ Go check it out on Beacon Life Church’s channel
https://youtu.be/Q7ajMgOdZN4?si=AFIxM...
💬 Let us know what part spoke to you the most!
And if you haven’t seen my interview yet — that’s live too! 🙏🏾
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/qPcwAJDTmec?si=aMM4t...
#FaithJourney #GodsCalling #TravelCheckins #SaidahSpeaks
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🎥 NEW VIDEO ALERT! 🙌🏾
Family, I just had the honor of being interviewed on the @beaconlifechurch3654 YouTube channel by Dr. M.D. Desire! He asked me what brought us to Kenya and invited me to share some Godly advice with his audience. 🙏🏾
This was a powerful conversation and I believe it will bless you!
➡️ Watch it now on Beacon Life Church’s YouTube channel
https://youtu.be/qPcwAJDTmec?si=d9IO3...
🎙️And stay tuned — a special interview with Saidah is coming soon! You don’t want to miss what God is doing.
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We don’t regret moving abroad—but we definitely would’ve done a few things differently if we knew then what we know now. From underestimating how hard it is to find clothes and appliances… to completely misjudging rental standards and voting from overseas—we’ve learned the hard way so you don’t have to.
👀 In this video, we’re sharing:
✅ What we wish we packed before leaving the U.S.
✅ How we fumbled through the rental process
✅ The mistake we made by not shipping key kitchen appliances
✅ Why voter registration matters before you relocate
✅ And how we finally built a schedule that helped us thrive abroad
Whether you’re planning to move overseas, slow travel, or just dreaming of life beyond America—this video is packed with practical, honest lessons you won’t find in the highlight reels.
5 Things We’d Do Differently If We Had to Leave America and Start Life Abroad All Over Again
https://youtu.be/5XqK4Dq4z2s
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