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How to Plan a Fantastic Overnight Trip from Tokyo to Hakone

When visiting Japan for the first time, I highly recommend taking a trip from Tokyo to Hakone. This beautiful mountainous town, located about two hours from Japan’s capital city, is best known for its hot springs (onsen), boiling sulphur springs […]

2023: The Year in Review

Welcome, one and all, to the 2023 edition of my blogging year in review! Every year since 2016, I have written a monthly recap of all the wonderful adventures I had during the year. It may seem weird, but I […]

We Summited Africa’s Second Highest Mountain!

There are many words to describe how I feel writing this article, but the overwhelming feeling is pride. Over four days, Mark and I hiked through the Mount Kenya range and reached the summit of Point Lenana (4985m) – the […]

101 Best Places to Visit in Africa

Travelling to and around the African continent is a dream many travel enthusiasts have. From stunning beaches with perfect year-round weather conditions to incredible landscapes and wildlife, the continent, with its 54 countries, has so much to offer to every […]

Picnics & Champagne in Champagne Ridge

In full disclosure, despite the title of this article, we did not have champagne in Champagne Ridge. We did have some wine – which I will now refer to onwards as ‘champagne’ because I can. It is only proper that […]

Can I touch your Hair? and Other Nigerian (African) Travel Stories

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Hair has never been a big deal to me. Wait, no, I take that back. I cried my eyes out when I cut my hair at the beginning of junior secondary school. Having being brought up with the narrative that […]

My Top 5: Attractions to Visit in Amsterdam

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I got the chance to visit Amsterdam for a weekend away from Paris a few years ago. It took about 3 hours to get to the city via train. Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Kingdom […]

FAQ: Everything You Need To Know About Travelling from Lagos to Dubai

By Amarachi x 19 Comments

Dubai remains one of the favourite destinations for Nigerian travellers. With fairly easy visa processes and relatively close proximity to Nigeria’s largest cities, it’s no wonder why this is so. Over time, I have received questions from travellers looking to […]

Tourism in Lagos – An Open Conversation

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In our latest video, Mofe and I talk about Lagos State Tourism- again. We’ve had many conversations about this in the past. From highlighting the activities to do in the city (and in those close by) to showcasing what Lagos […]

Road Trip Finds: 20 Songs on My Playlist This Month

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One of my favourite companions, whenever I travel (by road or air), is a very good playlist. Here’s a (not so) Fun Fact: I can listen to one song over and over again, for hours on end and not get […]

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