In September, one week before my 29th birthday, I fly from Ghana to South Africa–the 5th country I’ve visited in as many weeks. It’s my second visit to South Africa this year. The first one–a brief 3-day affair that barely allowed time to leave the airport hotel in Johannesburg–was in March. Work travel goes likeContinue reading “T in Transit IV: Cape Town”
Category Archives: Africa
My Weekend in Ghana
In Akosombo, a town in Ghana’s Volta Region, we spend part of the afternoon seeing the Volta River by speedboat. Harmattan fog blocks out any glimpse of sunlight, coloring the sky a light grey. I run my fingers through the river, enjoying the rush of cool water against my skin.
Friendly Footprints: A Tour of Western Africa with Salem Afangideh
From her hometown of Calabar, to Accra, Lomé, Cotonou, Grand Bassam, and Abidjan, Salem shares an unforgettable experience traveling through West Africa.
‘Friendly Footprints’ in Capetown with Tolu Familoni
Tolu answers questions from me about her time in Southern Africa; from eating plum and wild carrot flavored gelato to paragliding over Signal hill’s stunning landscape.
Wanderlust Wednesday: When in Zanzibar…
When I think about the places I’ve visited over the years, from childhood to now, it saddens me to see that my home continent barely features on that list. Despite living in Nigeria for over 13 years, I only visited three states and two neighboring countries. Insufficient. Over the next three years, I hope toContinue reading “Wanderlust Wednesday: When in Zanzibar…”
Hometown Tourist in Calabar, Nigeria
Hi there! Besides being swamped with work and other not fun stuff, I’ve been having a serious case of writer’s block. When this happens, I usually sift through all my photos to find inspiration. Most times it works but this time it didn’t. You know what did? Staring at the ceiling. As a result, I decidedContinue reading “Hometown Tourist in Calabar, Nigeria”
Wanderlust Wednesday #16
7 greetings to you, Yes, it sounds like something from Game of Thrones. Just…go with it. Morocco is the subject of today’s Wanderlust Wednesday! *Cue imaginary streamers* As part of their week-long vacation in this northern African country, a group of six friends traveled from Marrakesh to Agadir and made some exciting stops in betweenContinue reading “Wanderlust Wednesday #16”
Chasing waterfalls
Hi there! Another week, another memory shared with you. Over the holidays, my friends, family and I took a trip to one of Calabar’s forgotten gems – Kwa Falls. Calabar is the capital of Cross River State, Nigeria. It’s a coastal city located in the southern part of the country where my family lives. IContinue reading “Chasing waterfalls”
Wanderlust Wednesday #8
Hello! I’m still here and pleased to be back at writing for you all. Although I look forward to it, last week was rough and I found myself unable to create for a few days. Hence, the week-long hiatus. Now Wanderlust Wednesday is back, and this week I’m dreaming of exploring a place that IContinue reading “Wanderlust Wednesday #8”