My most recent (budget) trip took me overland from Lagos to Lome. After trying couchsurfing for the first time in Benin Republic, I decided I would give it another shot during this trip. [Read: A Journey through 2 Countries on a N20k Budget!] Rather than create a public trip as […]
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2016: The Year in Review
The curtain is finally closing on the year 2016 and once again, the time has come for us to reflect and review our plans for the new year. This year has been particularly exciting for me and Iβm so grateful to see the end of it. Here are my highlights […]
Read MoreThe JJC’s Guide to Pune & Environs
Pune is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra, India after the state capital city of Mumbai. It was once the center of power of the Maratha Empire established by Shivaji Maharaj. If you’re visiting for the very first time, here are some places you can check out […]
Read MoreThe JJC’s Guide to Couchsurfing like a Pro
If youβve been following the recent series on this blog about visiting 2 countries with a N20K budget, then you should be quite familiar with todayβs guest author, Mark. In this article, he gives us an introduction to the couchsurfing service and also shares some practical tips on how to […]
Read MoreBenin Republic – Cost & Trip Breakdown
As a follow up to the Benin Republic online diary I have on this blog, here’s a breakdown of travel costs and some logistics details about the trip. Catch up:Β Day 1 in Fidjrosse, Day 2 in Ouidah and Day 3 in Badagry Transportation In order to keep costs as low […]
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