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 often go back to read these reviews, as I do […]
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How I Afford to Travel – While Working Full Time!
I guess there comes a time in the life of every travel writer when they have to talk about this. I’ve had a few people ask me how I afford to travel with respect to time and money. It’s the end of the year and it feels like a good […]
Read MoreHow to Spend a 9hr+ Layover in Doha, Qatar
During my trip to Japan, I chose to fly with Qatar Airways and had a long layover in Doha on both legs of my journey. Because of the strength, or lack thereof, of my Nigerian Passport, I often find myself stuck at the airport during long layovers like this one.. […]
Read MoreSolo Tripping in Japan – The Beginning!
Konichiwa, Japan! Once again, history repeats itself! Here’s the gist. In April of last year, with an envelope full of printed documents, I travelled to the South Korean embassy to apply for a visa. I was turned away because the embassy was not yet open to receiving applications (even though […]
Read More7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Visa
I recently received my Japanese Visa and it inspired me to put up this post about some of the common mistakes to avoid during visa applications. I am no stranger to visa applications and the requirements, sometimes, stringent, to visit certain countries. As a Nigerian Passport holder who loves to […]
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