Kwara State is nicknamed the ‘State of Harmony’. It was easy to see why during my visit with Unravelling Nigeria last October. As I already mentioned in the second part of that series, I found the people of Kwara to be one of the friendliest set of people I have ever […]
Read MorePlaces & Faces: Dada Pottery, Ilorin
Take the Quiz- How Well Do You Know Your Nigerian Attractions?
Are you a maestro or budding maestro when it comes to Nigerian tourism? Take the quiz and find out how well you know your Nigerian attractions and tourist sites… (Don’t be scared, the questions are very easy and 90% of the places mentioned have been featured on this blog). Share […]
Read MoreGoing on Safari in West Africa: A Visit to Pendjari National Park
When you think about African safaris, does West Africa come to mind? Up until about three years ago, Yankari Game Reserve in northern Nigeria was the closest thing to a safari that I knew of in the area. Then I found out about Pendjari National Park and Mole National Park […]
Read MoreHow to Manage your Travel Downtime
All my days aren’t spent travelling. In fact, I think I spend more time at home than anywhere else in the world. Often, I get these long dry spells where I don’t really go anywhere (far from home) and I usually try to fill my days with activities that are […]
Read MoreCrocodile Meat and Other Bizarre Foods from Our Travels
I remember a time when I used to be so picky about foods, especially when I travelled. I had three golden rules when it came to trying foreign foods. If it looks like jollof rice, it can be eaten – I was often very disappointed because even though the appearance […]
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