I spent my last Saturday in February hanging out with amazing people on the outskirts of Lagos. We all signed up for a tour by Unravelling Nigeria to learn how palm wine is tapped, how ogogoro (local gin) is made and how to have a good old relaxing Saturday. Our […]
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In Search of the Best Beaches and Resorts in Lagos – Eleko Beach
Eleko Beach is a private beach in the Lekki Peninsula area, about 60kms east of Lagos Island. Because of its distance, it enjoys a lesser crowd than those closer to Lekki and Victoria Island. I visited this beach after a horrendous experience at La Campagne Tropicana, where I had originally […]
Read MoreA Trip to the Iddo Train Station
I made a trip to the Iddo Train Station with two intentions. First, I wanted to take a train to Abeokuta just to see what it was like. Secondly, I wanted to find out everything there was to know about using the Nigerian Railway service. I’ve taken the train once […]
Read MoreDestination Spotlight: Lagos!
So, Lagos is turning 50 this month, so it’s only fitting that it would be the first city we discuss on ‘Through Our Eyes – destination spotlight’. I think virtually everyone who lives here as a sort of love-hate relationship with the city. Lagos can be maddening and deafening! You […]
Read MoreDay Tripping to Omu Resort
If you’re looking to spend a day out of Lagos’ city centres but are not willing to go that far off, then Omu Resort might be just the place you’re looking for. Omu Resort is a theme park located in Bogije, Ibeju Lekki – about 30 minutes after Ajah on […]
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