How to Plan a Fantastic Overnight Trip from Tokyo to Hakone

When visiting Japan for the first time, I highly recommend taking a trip from Tokyo to Hakone. This beautiful mountainous town, located about two hours from Japan’s capital city, is best known for its hot springs (onsen), boiling sulphur springs […]

2023: The Year in Review

Welcome, one and all, to the 2023 edition of my blogging year in review! Every year since 2016, I have written a monthly recap of all the wonderful adventures I had during the year. It may seem weird, but I […]

We Summited Africa’s Second Highest Mountain!

There are many words to describe how I feel writing this article, but the overwhelming feeling is pride. Over four days, Mark and I hiked through the Mount Kenya range and reached the summit of Point Lenana (4985m) – the […]

101 Best Places to Visit in Africa

Travelling to and around the African continent is a dream many travel enthusiasts have. From stunning beaches with perfect year-round weather conditions to incredible landscapes and wildlife, the continent, with its 54 countries, has so much to offer to every […]

Picnics & Champagne in Champagne Ridge

In full disclosure, despite the title of this article, we did not have champagne in Champagne Ridge. We did have some wine – which I will now refer to onwards as ‘champagne’ because I can. It is only proper that […]

Last year, I got to spend 3 months in Egypt's capital city and it allowed me to visit (and revisit) some pretty cool places. I revisited Giza's Pyramids and Sphinx, dined in idyllic cafes and restaurants, and even lucked out on viewing a beautiful fireworks display from a hotel's rooftop. In this carousel, I am sharing 7 of the best things to do in Cairo!
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Mid-January travel deals are the best!
Mid-January travel deals are the best!
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Guilty as charged! 🫣
Guilty as charged! 🫣
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Ideas for your next Kenyan holiday - visit Nanyuki! If you're looking for a great getaway from Nairobi, Nanyuki is a great option to consider. Located only 3 hours away from the city, the town offers amazing activities to make your trip worthwhile! ________________________________________ #visitkenya #nanyuki #mountkenya @magicalkenya @fairmontmountkenya #travelinspiration #travelwithapentokenya #safari #travel #travelwithapen
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I can't believe I went up this mountain a third time! (+ twice around the crater). It's true what they say, love makes you do crazy things!😳
I can't believe I went up this mountain a third time! (+ twice around the crater). It's true what they say, love makes you do crazy things!😳
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Walkable, pedestrian-only streets, good food, + good public transportation: some of my favourite things about my 24-hour experience in Cardiff. Details on www.travelwithapen.com soon! 🍃
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24 hours in Zanzibar!

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My sister and I visited Zanzibar over a 5 day period after spending the first 6 days of our holiday in search of the big 5 at the Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Parks.  All we wanted […]

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A Journey through 3 Countries on a N15k Budget!

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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 […]

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Day Tripping to Omu Resort

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If you’re looking to spend a day out of Lagos’ city centres but are not willing to go that far off, then Omu Resort might be just the place you’re looking for. Omu Resort is a theme park located in […]

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2016: The Year in Review

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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 I’m so grateful […]

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The JJC’s Guide to Pune & Environs

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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 […]

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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

Inspire your Wanderlust...

Travel with a Pen is a Nigerian Travel Blog showcasing Nigeria and Africa Travel. On this blog, I share budget-friendly tips and breakdowns for travel within Africa and the rest of the world. I hope you’re inspired to travel better by reading the articles here!

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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 […]

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Budget 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 […]

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Nigeria 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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