Category: travel
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Birdhouse Coffee Bar: Just a quick little review
Just really quickly, after my post about staying in Manchester, Connecticut, you might be wondering, “What is there to do there?” While I won’t spend the time to give you a whole itinerary, I will at least give you a coffee shop to try. Birdhouse Coffee is a quaint little shop that is out of…
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Hotel review: Courtyard by Marriott Hartford/Manchester
I decided to stay at that Courtyard by Marriott in Manchester, Connecticut. I had to be in the area and didn’t want to be overly lavish. I wanted to be smarter about my budget on this quick trip, so I booked it with American Express points. That was an extremely easy process. I was able…
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You did know you could use your AmEx points for hotels? Right?
The major perk of the American Express card is the points. I mean, that is after all how they entice you. But what do you do with those points? I decide the best way to use mine was to book a hotel. Having an American Express gold or platinum card allows you access to the…
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Capella Hotels has amazing world trip waiting for you, if you can afford it
I have to admit, this is not yet a financial possibility for me, however I really want to take on the Capella Hotels Senses of Capella experience. Their Senses of Capella experience is a 21 day international trip where you and a guest will experience the best of their 7 properties. Luxury dining, massage, art…
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My go to outfit plane outfit, because you never know when they’ll lose your luggage
The unspeakably annoying has happened: The airline has lost your luggage, and somehow you have misplaced your own carry-on. To ease my anxiety, I would need to wear an outfit on the plane that can take me from comfortably napping to a business meeting. If I were to find myself in that situation, here’s what…
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Would I say flying Delta Premium Select is worth it?
Jumping right in. This is my experience flying premium select from Nigeria back to the United States. I splurged to appease my curiosity. I just had to know what it was like. Shortly after takeoff, we were offered a savory snack. They were Munch Its in sour cream flavor. Because this was a Nigerian snack,…
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What is it like to travel in Nigeria by road?
So you’re in Nigeria. How are you going to get around? Maybe you’re like me and prefer to fly between major cities. And maybe you’re also like me who found out her flight was canceled the day before she needed to back to Lagos for my flight back to the US and had to go…
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Here are some things you might want to pack for your next tropical vacation
I left Nigeria with multiple items of clothing that were never worn, still fresh when I got back home. I certainly over packed, but there were some staples that I was extremely glad to have on hand. These are the things I would definitely pack again. These items aren’t clothing, but remember to pack these…
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The Asabamaka, a Chinese restaurant at the Grand Hotel Asaba
The Grand Hotel Asaba Resort and Convention Center sits on the River Niger. And it is there on its property that you will find the Asabaamaka, a picturesque Chinese restaurant. Admittedly, when I traveled to Nigeria, that is not the type of cuisine I had in mind. But you can’t miss the views the restaurant…
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I stayed at the Springhill Hotel and Suites in Asaba, Nigeria, and I have some thoughts.
Before you read any further, I questioned whether I should bother reviewing the Spring Hill Hotel and Suites in Asaba, Nigeria where I stayed. My fear was that it would come across as a very westernized and insensitive critique. That maybe it would seem that I was being too hard on them and holding too…
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