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. Paltry. Insufficient. Over the next three years, I hope…
Category: Africa
6 Memorable Travel Firsts
Hey, Y’all! You know those memories that stick with you? The ones where you don’t need photos to recall the moments because they were so profound? Sometimes, of course, certain memories fade, but some seem like they’ll last forever – like these events that make up my memorable travel firsts. Most of these are good memories. Some…
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 decided…
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 between…
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. For any of my readers who do not know, Calabar is the capital of Cross River State, Nigeria. It’s a small city located in the southern…
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 I…
