I started travel blogging sometime in 2015 to inspire Nigerian travellers to explore the country and beyond. A decade later, I'm still on it - even when it seems like blogging may be a thing of the past (NEW POSTS EVERY TUESDAY 😉)
📖 I keep at it because I love it. It's a creative outlet for me and a sort of diary from all my travels. I feel so grateful to be able to continue doing this as a hobby.
In a world where the constant messaging is to monetise your passions and hobbies or quit your job, I wonder, do people still do things just for the fun of it? Just because you enjoy it?
I'm glad content creation remains a hobby for me
📈 I never have to worry or complain about low views or reach: I love when you all visit my page or read my blog. Not going to lie, it does make me happy. But even if there was just one reader, I'd be content to keep at it!
😴 I can log off and come back whenever I want: I'm not nervous about taking breaks from social media and it's been great for my mental health and productivity!
👣 I still enjoy my travels fully because I’m not creating for pressure
🧖🏾♀️ I can take do nothing holidays without feeling guilty
🎉 Every idea feels fun instead of feeling like work: no deadlines, no pressure about a piece of content 'failing'...
I obviously know this is not the reality for everyone but if you're out there wondering whether you are the outlier, whether you should be doing "more" - when in fact you already are, well, welcome. Because me too!
Tired of the usual tourist spots? You have to check out Suwon, South Korea, home to the incredible Hwaseong Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - and you have to stay the night! 🌙
Getting here is super easy - just hop on the subway from Seoul, and in about an hour, you're stepping back into history. There are also super comfortable buses (which I used during my stay)
Some of my favourite memories here include:
⛅️ Walking the Suwon Fortress Wall (the views are pretty wonderful, especially at sunset)
☕️ Finding the best cafes in the city
📚 Visiting the Starfield Library
👣 Just walking around the city
Suwon is the perfect blend of historical charm and modern Korean city life, and it's easily one of the best day (or overnight) trips from Seoul.
Which stop would you hit first: the ancient fortress or the famous BBQ? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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A little collection of some places that have stayed with me long after I checked out. From rustic campsites to elegant retreats, every stay was special and unforgettable in their own way ✨️
These are my favourite memories from the places listed here - in no particular order
🌤𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚: falling asleep each night to the sound of rushing waters was the perfect lullaby and every sunrise here felt like a gift.
🦒𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐤: a guesthouse with giraffes? Enough said! An excellent stay, beautiful sunsets, even more beautiful sunrises.
🎈𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚: pool views for days! Incredibly hospitable owners - this is what I remember the most about this place 💙
🏕𝐍𝐖𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: car camping here was a delight. Early entrance and late exit to Sossusvlei was a plus but the camp itself was great too!
🍉𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢: an incredibly joyful and romantic stay. A pastel paradise on the Kenyan coast.
🐒𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞: Surrounded by nature, a beautiful oasis in a busy city 🍃
🥂𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐇𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧: A exceptionally welcoming guesthouse that feels a lot like home.
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What I love most is how every stay left me with something to treasure. Big or small, simple or fancy, each one gifted me a core memory to cherish forever ♥️
