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 […]

💡 Fun Fact: If you want to taste the BEST Kenyan tea, you’ll have to travel outside the country to do so! _________________________ Kenya is one of the world’s largest producers of tea, and a great way to spend a weekend in Nairobi is to take a day trip to visit one of its tea farms. 📍 Kiambethu Tea Farm, Limuru 🍵🍃 _________________________ #kiambethuteafarm #limuru #teatime #tealover #teafarm #green #nature #daytrip #nairobi #weekendtrip #thingstodoinnairobi #teatour #travel #uniqueexperience #visitkenya #travelinspiration #nigeriantraveller #travelwithapentokenya #travelwithapen
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Day out in the city for a tour at Kiambethu Tea Farm 🍃 This place has been on my Kenya wish list for a while and I'm glad we were finally able to tick it off - practically had to strong-arm Mark to drive us there, but you know, these photos won't take themselves! The farm is only about 40 minutes away from the city centre, and the tour is well organized. You learn so much about how tea gets from farm to store (I'll write more about this on travelwithapen.com and my broader thoughts about this experience)... Overall, not a bad way to spend a free day in the city.
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Maybe it's just me, but I don't think anyone's passport should be held for longer than 5 days! 🤔 Shout out to countries that either process visas super fast or have a FREE "keep your passport" option in place. ✨️ ___________________________________________________ Just had my longest visa processing experience yet. I applied for a Canadian visa last month and have just received it 1 month later. Luckily, I got to keep my passport the whole time. I often hear stories of certain VACs holding on to people's passports for months! Months??? Anyway, what are your thoughts?
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More on things to do in Cairo... ----------------------------------- Cairo can be a hit or miss for many travellers. So far, I've spent 6 months cumulatively in this city and have enjoyed my time there overall. My top tips for a good stay include: - Winter (November - February) offers the most pleasant temperatures for exploring - Visiting tourist sites early in the morning - this way, you can avoid the intense midday heat, overwhelming crowds, and persistent touts. You'll also get to enjoy a more peaceful experience at iconic sites like the Pyramids and Islamic Cairo. - Solo (female) travellers: you certainly need a softer landing than Cairo. If it's your first time solo travelling, consider visiting other cities first like Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor and Aswan. But most of all, do your own research and know what to expect. - Uber and Careem work well in Cairo and are good alternatives for local transport. If you do take a local taxi, always negotiate fares upfront. Have you visited Cairo? What was your experience like?
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Some magical moments from 2024 ✨️
Some magical moments from 2024 ✨️
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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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A Journey through 2 Countries on a N20k Budget! – I

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I have always harboured the thought of doing a West African trip overland along the coast from my home country, Nigeria all the way down to Morocco. Between having the time, money and courage, I have managed to push the […]

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An Unravelling Nigeria Adventure to Oke-Ado Awaye

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My most recent road trip was to a place called Oke-Ado in Oyo State. I went there with Unravelling Nigeria, a group that organizes tours within Nigeria. I wrote about them here, where I talked about travel enthusiasts changing the […]

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Save Cross River Gorillas Before it’s too Late

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Photo via WCS I might have come a little late to the party because I am only just hearing about this now. The Cross River State government plans to construct a “superhighway” through the middle of the state in an […]

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Travel Costs Breakdown: Zanzibar

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What does it cost to visit Zanzibar on a budget? As usual, this breakdown is based solely on my experience with planning for a trip I made in the month of September, 2016. This is intended only for the purpose […]

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My Travel Journey: Thorns & Roses

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I’d like to say EVERY single moment of the time I have spent travelling have been all fun and rosy but that would be a lie. I have had a few not-so-great experiences and I’m not talking about the time […]

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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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