After spending the first few days of our holiday travelling from Lagos to Enugu and visiting the Obudu Mountain Resort, we hired a car to take us to Cross River State’s capital city, Calabar, with a stop at the Agbokim waterfalls in Ikom. It took us about 2.5 hrs to […]
Read MoreCross River Chronicles II: Things Fall Apart
Cross River Chronicles I: The Spectacular Views of Obudu
When I was little, there was a story we were told about how the clouds were so close to earth that people need only reach out to them to ‘pluck’ a portion they would use for food. They were always told to take only what they could finish in a day […]
Read MoreCrocodile Meat and Other Bizarre Foods from Our Travels
I remember a time when I used to be so picky about foods, especially when I travelled. I had three golden rules when it came to trying foreign foods. If it looks like jollof rice, it can be eaten – I was often very disappointed because even though the appearance […]
Read MoreThe JJC’s Guide To Tourism
Are you a JJC when it comes to touring places, home and abroad? If yes, don’t fret. The rules of tourism are pretty simple and straightforward. Here they are; 1. Signs and maps are for the weak! For the weak, I say! Be adventurous! Get Lost to find yourself. Coincidentally, […]
Read MoreVenice: A Second Time Around
Venice has always been my dream city. I got to visit for the first time a few years ago when I toured some parts of Europe. I’m afraid I didn’t do the city much justice at the time and I have always longed to return. Luckily, I got the chance […]
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