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An Arabian Night: Camping in the Sahara Desert in Morocco

During our visit to Morocco, Mark and I travelled from Marrakech to Merzouga to spend a night camping in the Sahara Desert. While most destination experts will tell you that Erg Chebbi, the sand dunes close to Merzouga isn’t actually […]

Nigeria Travel Guide – Tips and Inspiration

Hey there! If you’re not a routine reader of this blog, then you have probably found this post while searching for information about visiting Nigeria. Perhaps you’re travelling for business purposes or considering it as an off-the-beaten-path destination? This Nigeria […]

Lagos Staycations: Our Beautiful Weekend at Jara Beach Resort

A most thoughtful gift brought us to Jara Beach Resort. I have been to a few beach resorts in Lagos Nigeria but nothing quite compares to our experience here. Once I received the email that our reservation was confirmed, I […]

Lazy Days in the City of Gold – A 4-Day Dubai Itinerary

Earlier this month, I got the opportunity to travel to London, Houston and Dubai for business purposes. I didn’t get to spend too much time in the first two cities but I did get a few extra days in Dubai […]

Spending a Weekend in Benin Republic

Benin Republic has sort of become a yearly destination for me. Since my first visit to Fidjrosse in 2016, I have visited the country four more times now, going there twice in 2017 to Ganvie and Grand Popo and to […]

60 Awesome Travel Blog Post Ideas For When You’re Stuck

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Are you a travel blogger having a bad case of writer’s block? Trust me, we have all been there. For a lot of bloggers who do not travel full time or who haven’t been able to travel in a while, […]

I Moved to Nairobi!

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Early this year, I received my letter of transfer from my organization. Mark and I were officially moving to Nairobi! I had requested for this transfer because Mark had been offered a position in the city. I felt lucky and […]

Travelling to Nairobi + 5 Major Things to Expect from International Travel

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With the announcement that international flights may resume in a couple of days in Nigeria, many people looking to travel internationally are probably wondering what to expect at the airports in Lagos and Abuja. I can’t speak much about the […]

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Private COVID-19 PCR Test in Lagos

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As Nigeria prepares to open her international borders, Airlines and Border Control may mandate a COVID-19 PCR test for travel. Travellers may be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate before they are allowed to board their flights […]

25 Beautiful & Fun Places to Visit in Lagos, Nigeria

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If you are looking for places to visit in Lagos, you’ve come to the right place! It is not a secret that Lagos isn’t the most touristic destination in the world. Apart from residents and Nigerians in general, most people […]

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