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 🙂

My Living List

  1. Become a Published Author
  2. Visit Obudu Cattle RanchJune 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 countryKenya, 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 MahalJanuary 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 DivingJune 2018 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
  20. Get My Master’s Degree
  21. Explore EuropeJune 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 KoreaOctober 2022
  30. Visit the Sagrada FamiliaJune 2015
  31. See CairoJune 2018
  32. Tour South America
  33. Take the Trans-Mongolian Train Journey
  34. Camp in the Sahara desertJanuary 2018
  35. Eat sushi in TokyoNovember 2023
  36. Stay at the Giraffe Manor
  37. Visit CappadociaSeptember 2021
  38. Track Gorillas in Uganda or RwandaRwanda, August 2022

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  1. 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?

    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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For my trip to Uganda, I was craving peaceful, nature-filled escapes away from the usual hustle and bustle of city life 🌿✨

My first stop was Entebbe - because that's where the international airport is. I’ll admit, I had originally overlooked it for Kampala, but I quickly discovered that unlike Kampala, Entebbe sits right on the shores of Lake Victoria. 

That’s when I started looking for lakeside stays and stumbled upon Entebbe Forest Lodge.

Tucked between lush greenery and the water’s edge, it turned out to be the perfect hideaway near Lake Victoria. Calm, cosy, and beautifully serene. 💚

#Entebbe #UgandaTravel #EntebbeForestLodge #LuxuryTravelAfrica #TravelUganda #UgandaLodges #AfricanGetaways #HiddenGemsAfrica #NatureRetreat #LakeVictoria #TravelAfrica #LuxuryOnABudget #TravelReels
For my trip to Uganda, I was craving peaceful, nature-filled escapes away from the usual hustle and bustle of city life 🌿✨ My first stop was Entebbe - because that's where the international airport is. I’ll admit, I had originally overlooked it for Kampala, but I quickly discovered that unlike Kampala, Entebbe sits right on the shores of Lake Victoria. That’s when I started looking for lakeside stays and stumbled upon Entebbe Forest Lodge. Tucked between lush greenery and the water’s edge, it turned out to be the perfect hideaway near Lake Victoria. Calm, cosy, and beautifully serene. 💚 #Entebbe #UgandaTravel #EntebbeForestLodge #LuxuryTravelAfrica #TravelUganda #UgandaLodges #AfricanGetaways #HiddenGemsAfrica #NatureRetreat #LakeVictoria #TravelAfrica #LuxuryOnABudget #TravelReels
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I think I'll finally get them out of my system after this trip! 🤞🏽
I think I'll finally get them out of my system after this trip! 🤞🏽
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Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
Spent some time @swahilibeach resort 🥥🌸 - absolutely loved it!
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What type of snake is this? Any ideas?
What type of snake is this? Any ideas?
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Luxury travel doesn’t have to break the bank 💸✨

Here are 3 ways I enjoy 5-star experiences on a budget:

1️⃣ Can’t afford the $600/night price tag? Some hotels offer day passes - you’ll still enjoy the pool, spa, restaurant, and atmosphere for a fraction of the cost.

2️⃣ Contact the hotel directly - they often have lower rates or seasonal discounts you won’t find online.

3️⃣ Travel during shoulder season - fewer crowds, better weather, and way cheaper luxury stays.

Because you also deserve the soft life! 😉💅🏽

#LuxuryTravelOnABudget #TravelTips #LuxuryForLess #SmartTravel #BudgetLuxury #TravelHacks #AffordableLuxury #HotelTips #TravelGoals #Wanderlust #LuxuryStay #TravelReels #LuxuryTravel
Luxury travel doesn’t have to break the bank 💸✨ Here are 3 ways I enjoy 5-star experiences on a budget: 1️⃣ Can’t afford the $600/night price tag? Some hotels offer day passes - you’ll still enjoy the pool, spa, restaurant, and atmosphere for a fraction of the cost. 2️⃣ Contact the hotel directly - they often have lower rates or seasonal discounts you won’t find online. 3️⃣ Travel during shoulder season - fewer crowds, better weather, and way cheaper luxury stays. Because you also deserve the soft life! 😉💅🏽 #LuxuryTravelOnABudget #TravelTips #LuxuryForLess #SmartTravel #BudgetLuxury #TravelHacks #AffordableLuxury #HotelTips #TravelGoals #Wanderlust #LuxuryStay #TravelReels #LuxuryTravel
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This hidden gem in Uganda 🇺🇬 sits on a private island surrounded by powerful rapids and breathtaking views. It's one of the most unique stays in Africa 🌍 - a true bucket list experience!

From waking up to sunrise over the Nile, to falling asleep with the sound of rushing water, this lodge was pure magic ✨️

I stayed here for 2 nights and it was wonderful - one of the highlights of my time in Uganda!

Would you add this to your travel wishlist? 💬
This hidden gem in Uganda 🇺🇬 sits on a private island surrounded by powerful rapids and breathtaking views. It's one of the most unique stays in Africa 🌍 - a true bucket list experience! From waking up to sunrise over the Nile, to falling asleep with the sound of rushing water, this lodge was pure magic ✨️ I stayed here for 2 nights and it was wonderful - one of the highlights of my time in Uganda! Would you add this to your travel wishlist? 💬
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✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨

A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore.

Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
✨ September in snapshots ✨ A month of travel and adventure, and the little everyday joys that mean the most. But also a month where the weight of loss was impossible to ignore. Hopeful for brighter days ahead and a happier October 🌤🌻🍂
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Day 2 and 3 of my time in Entebbe and Kampala 🇺🇬 was as soft as fresh Agege bread! 🍞 (I hope it's still fresh 🥹)

Anyway, I spent most of the morning at Entebbe Forest Lodge - I didn’t want to leave! But then I showed up at my work mama's house - which was stocked with lots of Nigerian food and snacks and I was in paradise again!

Day 3 was for sleep and when it started raining, it was obvious the universe aligned with that idea! When the rain stopped, I explored a traffic-free Kampala and had the best time!

So glad this visit was enjoyable and stress-free and I hope my next one will be just as relaxing too!

I would say steal my itinerary but I didn’t do anything! 😂 Maybe that's what you should as well!

#travelinspiration #ugandatravel #entebbeforestlodge #kampala #travelwithapen #africatravel #travelwithapentoUganda
Day 2 and 3 of my time in Entebbe and Kampala 🇺🇬 was as soft as fresh Agege bread! 🍞 (I hope it's still fresh 🥹) Anyway, I spent most of the morning at Entebbe Forest Lodge - I didn’t want to leave! But then I showed up at my work mama's house - which was stocked with lots of Nigerian food and snacks and I was in paradise again! Day 3 was for sleep and when it started raining, it was obvious the universe aligned with that idea! When the rain stopped, I explored a traffic-free Kampala and had the best time! So glad this visit was enjoyable and stress-free and I hope my next one will be just as relaxing too! I would say steal my itinerary but I didn’t do anything! 😂 Maybe that's what you should as well! #travelinspiration #ugandatravel #entebbeforestlodge #kampala #travelwithapen #africatravel #travelwithapentoUganda
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