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.. […]
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Solo 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 MoreThe JJC’s Guide to Planning a Trip to South Korea!
I am now planning my trip to Japan (don’t worry, this is still a South Korea travel guide) and pulling out my hair at every turn! It has taken me months of reading hundreds of online blogs and forums to finally settle on a first-timer itinerary for my 15-day trip. […]
Read MoreBeirut and Beyond – A 7-Day Lebanon Travel Guide
“Why Lebanon?” Asked many locals I had a conversation with during my recent visit to the country. I understand the sentiment. If I met a solo female traveller in Nigeria who wasn’t in the country for business, I might be tempted to ask the same question. But after spending a […]
Read MoreMarhaba Lebanon! – Solo Trip to Beirut and Beyond…
The tail end of my trip to Cairo coincided with a one-week country-wide public holiday. Naturally, I began looking for where to spend this time before returning to Nairobi. Having visited a few other cities in Egypt in my previous travels to the country, I began to look outward. In […]
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