Discovering the Magic of Kyoto II
My third day in Kyoto was just as magical as the second. Again, I began bright early, walking about 15 minutes to the train station to catch a direct train to Arashiayama. As you might have caught on from the […]
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A ride on the bullet train brought me from Odawara Station to Kyoto. This was yet another addition to a trip filled with several exciting moments. Taking a ride on the high-speed train (Shinkansen) was something I looked forward to […]
Read MoreHello Thailand – 16 Days in the Land of Smiles!
Visiting Thailand was a dream that seemed far-fetched for me. I remember accompanying a friend to the NDLEA office in Lagos to apply for a drug clearance certificate – a prerequisite to applying for a Thai visa. This process was […]
Read MoreKamakura: All in a Day’s Walk!
After Tokyo and Nikko, Kamakura was my next stop in Japan. I visited this coastal city on a day trip from Tokyo. Like all the places I visited in Japan, it was easy and convenient to get there via public […]
Read MoreHow to Apply for a Visa to Thailand
I once checked the requirements for a Thailand visa as a Nigerian citizen and passport holder living in Lagos, Nigeria. The details I found pushed the country further down my travel list. This isn’t to say that getting a Thai […]
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Stories from Africa & Around the World
"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There's no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open" - Jawaharial Nehru
Camping & Hiking at Castle Forest Lodge
We set out from Nairobi at about 7:30 a.m. for a trip to Castle Forest Lodge, where we would spend […]
Read MoreBudget Friendly Destinations for Nigerian Travellers
Is there such a thing as a budget friendly vacation or destination for Nigerians these days? In the time it […]
Read MoreNigeria to Kenya – Travel Costs and Trip Breakdown
How much would it cost for a week-long trip from Nigeria to Kenya? In this post, I will be highlighting […]
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