10 Handy Sites and Apps I use while Travelling
These days, technology and travel go hand-in-hand. There are thousand-and-one sites and apps to help you navigate your way through the world. If you want to be really adventurous, you could ditch the phone, pack your bags, hitchhike and couchsurf […]
Read MoreWalking the West African Slave Trade Routes
It’s one thing to read about the (trans-Atlantic) slave trade and a completely different thing to immerse yourself in an experience that takes you back in time, following the not-so-exact footsteps of millions of men, women and children sold into […]
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, […]
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 […]
Read MoreSolo Travel Horror Stories – The Solo Time Traveller
This story begins in a land far, far away. I was booked for a morning safari in Ranthambore. The safari was to start at 7 am but we were to assemble at the hotel’s reception 15 minutes before time. I […]
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Stories from Africa & Around the World
"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There's no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open" - Jawaharial Nehru
Camping & Hiking at Castle Forest Lodge
We set out from Nairobi at about 7:30 a.m. for a trip to Castle Forest Lodge, where we would spend […]
Read MoreBudget Friendly Destinations for Nigerian Travellers
Is there such a thing as a budget friendly vacation or destination for Nigerians these days? In the time it […]
Read MoreNigeria to Kenya – Travel Costs and Trip Breakdown
How much would it cost for a week-long trip from Nigeria to Kenya? In this post, I will be highlighting […]
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