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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 […]

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Bath

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As my travel style has evolved, I’ve come to appreciate the leisurely pace of overnight stays rather than rushing through day trips. While Bath, a picturesque city in England, is often visited as a day trip from London, I opted […]

Canada Visitor Visa for Nigerian Passport Holders

How to Apply for a Canadian Visa as a Nigerian Citizen

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Nigerians looking to visit Canada require a visa. In this post, I will explain the process of applying for a Canada visitor visa for applicants from Nigeria and Kenya. I have gathered this information through a combination of online research […]

Pushing My Boundaries in Spitzkoppe!

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We bumped along a dusty track towards Spitzkoppe Campsite. Ahead, Groot Spitzkop’s granite peak rose dramatically from the desert plains, dominating the horizon. This iconic inselberg marked the latest chapter in our Namibian odyssey. The journey here had been a […]

Top 7 Tips For a Successful UK Visa Application

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If you are considering applying for a UK visa for the first time and are eager to learn from the triumphs and setbacks of fellow applicants, then you have come to the right place! In this article, I will summarize […]

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A Day Trip to Sandwich Harbour – Where the Desert Meets the Ocean

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After our two-day stay in Walvis Bay, we drove a short distance to Swakopmund, which would serve as our home base for the next leg of our Namibian adventure. Swakopmund instantly felt like the kind of place we could easily […]

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