My Living List

My living list is an ever-changing list of things I’d love to do! Do we have any in common? Let me know in the comment section below 🙂

Obudu Views 1
Zebras at Tarangire National Park
Living List - Visit the Taj Mahal
kajuru castle
Giraffe Centre Kenya

My Living List

  1. Become a Published Author
  2. Visit Obudu Cattle Ranch – June 2017
  3. Skydive
  4. Learn To Speak a Second Language Fluently
  5. Be a Movie Extra
  6. Solve a Rubik’s Cube
  7. Watch the Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara/Serengeti – We got close enough to do this but we missed it 🙁 Edit 2021: Missed it again at the Masai Mara
  8. See the Opera House, Sydney
  9. Visit all 36 Nigerian States – 23 down, 13 to go!
  10. See the Northern Lights
  11. Live in a different country – Kenya, August 2020
  12. Visit Petra, Jordan
  13. Explore China
  14. Climb Kilimanjaro – Hiked Mount Kenya and have decided to strike this off my list.
  15. Attend the Calabar Carnival
  16. Visit the Taj Mahal – January 2016
  17. Run a Marathon – Color me Rad 5K – 2015, Access Bank City Marathon – 10K – 2018. Good thing I didn’t specify the length! Update: I have been told not to refer to anything less than 42K as a marathon…errr.. nope!
  18. Spend New Year’s Eve in Times Square – dropping this off as I hear it’s quite a terrible experience
  19. Go Scuba Diving – June 2018 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
  20. Get My Master’s Degree
  21. Explore Europe – June 2015
  22. Visit Russia
  23. Go on a Southern African Tour (3+ countries at a time)
  24. Go on an East African Tour (3+ countries at a time)
  25. Take a Bike Tour
  26. Grow Out My Hair
  27. See a Live Football Match in a Stadium
  28. Befriend a Famous Person
  29. Visit South Korea – October 2022
  30. Visit the Sagrada Familia – June 2015
  31. See Cairo – June 2018
  32. Tour South America
  33. Take the Trans-Mongolian Train Journey
  34. Camp in the Sahara desert – January 2018
  35. Eat sushi in Tokyo – November 2023
  36. Stay at the Giraffe Manor
  37. Visit Cappadocia – September 2021
  38. Track Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda – Rwanda, August 2022

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  2. Hello,love your blog. Exploring the world is also an hobby for me. I couldn’t travel anywhere outside the country last year but i hope this year would be different. Keep up the good work!!! Also, which country in Europe would you recommend i travel first?

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    1. Thank you Adewale. Well, the country depends on your preference. I loved Italy and would certainly recommend it, so you may want to consider that.

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This is one of the greatest travel hacks for all my 9-5 people who love to explore! 🪐 This year, while working full time, I travelled to a new place each month, visiting local, regional and international destinations - including a 25-day trip to Japan! 🤯 How did I do it? I stacked my PTO, weekends and public holidays to maximise my vacation days! And now, I'm giving you my blueprint and travel planning strategy 💙 These are some suggestions but feel FREE to mix and match according to your preference! Happy Travels! 🪐 #travelhacks #vacationplanner #ptohacks #workandtravel
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This is one of the greatest travel hacks for all my 9-5 people who love to explore! 🪐 This year, while working full time, I travelled to a new place each month, visiting local, regional and international destinations - including a 25-day trip to Japan! 🤯 How did I do it? I stacked my PTO, weekends and public holidays to maximise my vacation days! And now, I'm giving you my blueprint and travel planning strategy 💙 These are some suggestions but feel FREE to mix and match according to your preference! Happy Travels! 🪐 #travelhacks #vacationplanner #ptohacks #workandtravel
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OGs will remember that I started my travel blogging journey by taking a 3-day road trip across 3 countries in 2018 for less than $40! Those were the good days!🥹 I don't think that's possible anymore but if you're looking to make 2026 your year of travel, despite your budget, I've got tips for you! Maybe you're a new traveller looking to explore more or build a robust travel history, here are some places to start! 🌸 I always recommend starting with what you have, from where you are. If you're travelling from Lagos, for example - the starting point of the places listed here - you can try exploring your neighbourhood first, before venturing to other states and neighbouring countries. ➕️ A trip combination in the region is worth it. For example, you can do a road trip from Nigeria to Ghana or even IVC, stopping in Benin and Togo along the way! 🐚 Make use of layovers: for example, you can book a trip to Rwanda via Kenya Airways and stay a night or two in Nairobi. These two countries are visa free for Nigerians, so they're perfect. I do recommend spending more time in both places though but if you're on a time or money budget, this is an option. ⏰️ Timing matters. Research and book tickets off peak seasons to get the best deals available! On this page and on my blog, I share relevant travel information to help you plan your trip, regardless of your budget! So stick around to learn more!
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OGs will remember that I started my travel blogging journey by taking a 3-day road trip across 3 countries in 2018 for less than $40! Those were the good days!🥹 I don't think that's possible anymore but if you're looking to make 2026 your year of travel, despite your budget, I've got tips for you! Maybe you're a new traveller looking to explore more or build a robust travel history, here are some places to start! 🌸 I always recommend starting with what you have, from where you are. If you're travelling from Lagos, for example - the starting point of the places listed here - you can try exploring your neighbourhood first, before venturing to other states and neighbouring countries. ➕️ A trip combination in the region is worth it. For example, you can do a road trip from Nigeria to Ghana or even IVC, stopping in Benin and Togo along the way! 🐚 Make use of layovers: for example, you can book a trip to Rwanda via Kenya Airways and stay a night or two in Nairobi. These two countries are visa free for Nigerians, so they're perfect. I do recommend spending more time in both places though but if you're on a time or money budget, this is an option. ⏰️ Timing matters. Research and book tickets off peak seasons to get the best deals available! On this page and on my blog, I share relevant travel information to help you plan your trip, regardless of your budget! So stick around to learn more!
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March and April are peak months in Japan but it is still possible to experience the beauty of the country without feeling overwhelmed. Here's how: ⏰️: If you want to stick the main tourist loop, try going in early March. The weather is still a bit cooler but it's beginning to warm up and many places will be less crowded compared to when cherry blossoms begin to bloom. You might also catch some early blossoms too 🌸 🐦: Become an early bird or a night owl. Many places are considerably less crowded in the mornings and at night. 🐚: Travel slow. Skip the day trip if you can and stay overnight. It gives you the chance to experience places relatively quieter before day trippers arrive and long after they've left. 🚧 Go off the beaten path: where you don't need to get up at 4am. The streets are quiet all day long! 🥾: Go hiking or cycling: for less crowded spaces and beautiful nature. As you plan your 2026 adventures, be mindful. be respectful. be responsible. Happy Travels!
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March and April are peak months in Japan but it is still possible to experience the beauty of the country without feeling overwhelmed. Here's how: ⏰️: If you want to stick the main tourist loop, try going in early March. The weather is still a bit cooler but it's beginning to warm up and many places will be less crowded compared to when cherry blossoms begin to bloom. You might also catch some early blossoms too 🌸 🐦: Become an early bird or a night owl. Many places are considerably less crowded in the mornings and at night. 🐚: Travel slow. Skip the day trip if you can and stay overnight. It gives you the chance to experience places relatively quieter before day trippers arrive and long after they've left. 🚧 Go off the beaten path: where you don't need to get up at 4am. The streets are quiet all day long! 🥾: Go hiking or cycling: for less crowded spaces and beautiful nature. As you plan your 2026 adventures, be mindful. be respectful. be responsible. Happy Travels!
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In an age where the predominant message is to quit your job to travel the world, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to! It's okay to work a job you love and travel when you can It's okay if travel is only just a hobby It's okay to find a balance that works for YOU It's okay to post about that one trip all year long - I do it and will continue to do it! Do you and enjoy your life the way you have designed it!💙
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In an age where the predominant message is to quit your job to travel the world, I'm here to tell you that you don't have to! It's okay to work a job you love and travel when you can It's okay if travel is only just a hobby It's okay to find a balance that works for YOU It's okay to post about that one trip all year long - I do it and will continue to do it! Do you and enjoy your life the way you have designed it!💙
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And I couldn't get enough of this gorgeous mountain! I saved a visit to the Fuji Five Lakes area for my second trip to Japan - and spent 3 nights in the area. Mount Fuji was clear and visible throughout our stay! Morning, afternoon and evening! It was phenomenal! I read that Fuji-san is only visible about 80 days of the year. I guess we were lucky to have this majestic view for 4 consecutive days!
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