Lagos Staycations: Our Beautiful Weekend at Jara Beach Resort

A most thoughtful gift brought us to Jara Beach Resort. I have been to a few beach resorts in Lagos Nigeria but nothing quite compares to our experience here. Once I received the email that our reservation was confirmed, I headed over to their website to read more about the place Mark and I would …

Lagos Staycations: My Weekend with The Lilygate Hotel

Next to travelling, staycations are a great way for me to unwind and relax without leaving my city. If you’re not very familiar with the term, a ‘staycation’ is a holiday spent in your home country. While they may seem like a luxury, they’re actually quite necessary, especially if you live in a city like …

7 Beach Resorts and Houses in Lagos for a Perfect Getaway (with Prices)

Thinking about planning a quick getaway or staycation in Lagos, and wondering where to go? I got you! In this article, I will share some of the best beach resorts in Lagos where you can kick back, relax and enjoy a moment of serenity, away from the daily hustle and bustle of Lagos life. I …

One Trick to Travelling Smarter in 2020

Hello from the future in 2025! I guess this post did not age well! I wrote this in January 2020 and we all know what happened a few months after that! ‘Where do you find the time to travel?’ This is one of the questions people ask me about travel. In the past, I’ve written …

20 Romantic Valentine’s Day Gifts and Ideas for the Traveller in Your Life

Valentine’s day is exactly 3 weeks away! How exciting! Yes, I know, ‘Every day should be Valentine’s’ and ‘You don’t need one special day to celebrate love’. I know, okay? But can we just pretend that we are excited? That we just can’t wait to plan an amazing experience for the ones we love or …

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Honestly, I am not quite sure if I preferred Japan in Spring 🌸 or Fall 🍂 - both are amazing!

For our second trip to the country 🇯🇵, we went in late March and stayed until mid April. The weather was perfect - cold (but the nice kind), crisp and joyful. 

I also did not find the crowds overwhelming at this time - perhaps because cherry blossoms in the more famous cities were not in full bloom yet. We went to lesser-visited places and were rewarded with gorgeous scenery, cherry blossom bloom 😍 and more!

Japan remains my favourite destination and it's a sentiment shared by many. I hope I get the chance to return again 💙
Honestly, I am not quite sure if I preferred Japan in Spring 🌸 or Fall 🍂 - both are amazing! For our second trip to the country 🇯🇵, we went in late March and stayed until mid April. The weather was perfect - cold (but the nice kind), crisp and joyful. I also did not find the crowds overwhelming at this time - perhaps because cherry blossoms in the more famous cities were not in full bloom yet. We went to lesser-visited places and were rewarded with gorgeous scenery, cherry blossom bloom 😍 and more! Japan remains my favourite destination and it's a sentiment shared by many. I hope I get the chance to return again 💙
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When you travel for over 10,000km to see a library! ✨️💙🌻🇰🇷
When you travel for over 10,000km to see a library! ✨️💙🌻🇰🇷
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January - especially the second week is such a fun travel time for me! I find lots of deals and in many places, the weather is still great - but the Christmas and New Year crowds have left!

This is your reminder to set some money aside for January - whether you're travelling or not!
January - especially the second week is such a fun travel time for me! I find lots of deals and in many places, the weather is still great - but the Christmas and New Year crowds have left! This is your reminder to set some money aside for January - whether you're travelling or not!
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Start your travel year right! Detty December is nice but you know what's better? ✨️Jetty January✈️✨️🥁
Start your travel year right! Detty December is nice but you know what's better? ✨️Jetty January✈️✨️🥁
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Tag your travel buddy who needs this reminder before December spending gets wild 💸

Set aside a small percent of your earnings in December. It makes January feel lighter and if you love to travel, January (after the first week) is almost always a good time to do so!

There are lots of deals, weather is great in many places and the crowds would start heading home!

Are you team January travel or no?
Tag your travel buddy who needs this reminder before December spending gets wild 💸 Set aside a small percent of your earnings in December. It makes January feel lighter and if you love to travel, January (after the first week) is almost always a good time to do so! There are lots of deals, weather is great in many places and the crowds would start heading home! Are you team January travel or no?
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Drop your totals in the comments! 💭💫

If you've spent or are planning to spend:

$100 - $180: 💎 RICH rich! 💸💸 - you're basically living your travel influencer fantasy and I'm happy for you!

$50 - $90: ✨️ Travel MVP - the travel vibes are strong with this one!

$10 - $40: 🌸 Globe Trotter in Training: Rooting for you!

$0: 💫 Dreamer Mode: planning and dreaming. See you at 🌸 soon!
Drop your totals in the comments! 💭💫 If you've spent or are planning to spend: $100 - $180: 💎 RICH rich! 💸💸 - you're basically living your travel influencer fantasy and I'm happy for you! $50 - $90: ✨️ Travel MVP - the travel vibes are strong with this one! $10 - $40: 🌸 Globe Trotter in Training: Rooting for you! $0: 💫 Dreamer Mode: planning and dreaming. See you at 🌸 soon!
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It's me 🤭🫣
It's me 🤭🫣
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Idea for your 2026 travel year: A Kenya + Uganda combo trip!

Start with sunrise safaris in Tsavo National Park 🦁, unwind on Kenya’s dreamy coastline in Diani or Watamu 🌊🌴 and enjoy the pulse of city life in Nairobi ☕.

Then head to Uganda for misty treks with gorillas 🦍, and slow days near Lake Victoria ⛰️

From beaches to mountains, wildlife to culture, this combo is perfect for travellers who want variety without rushing. Save this if you’re planning a Kenya Uganda itinerary and ask me anything you'd like to know about visiting both countries!✨

#KenyaTravel #UgandaTravel #VisitUganda #VisitKenya #EastAfricaTrip
Idea for your 2026 travel year: A Kenya + Uganda combo trip! Start with sunrise safaris in Tsavo National Park 🦁, unwind on Kenya’s dreamy coastline in Diani or Watamu 🌊🌴 and enjoy the pulse of city life in Nairobi ☕. Then head to Uganda for misty treks with gorillas 🦍, and slow days near Lake Victoria ⛰️ From beaches to mountains, wildlife to culture, this combo is perfect for travellers who want variety without rushing. Save this if you’re planning a Kenya Uganda itinerary and ask me anything you'd like to know about visiting both countries!✨ #KenyaTravel #UgandaTravel #VisitUganda #VisitKenya #EastAfricaTrip
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Hi 👋🏽, welcome to the soft side of Instagram. Over here, we

- travel with our 9-5
- share relatable travel content
- do not gatekeep

If this sounds like your vibe, come say hello!
Hi 👋🏽, welcome to the soft side of Instagram. Over here, we - travel with our 9-5 - share relatable travel content - do not gatekeep If this sounds like your vibe, come say hello!
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