Category: travel
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What is it like to travel in Nigeria by plane? My local flight experience
On my recent trip to Nigeria, we flew into Lagos, but that would not be our final destination. After we landed at the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos, we had to make it through a confusing customs experience. Without getting too deep into it, regardless of how well you speak the language of a particular…
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Is it worth it to fly Delta Comfort Plus internationally?
On my recent trip to Nigeria, I flew into Lagos using Delta Airlines. As I was booking the trip, I made the decision to try to make the best of it and be as comfortable as possible on the 10 hour and 46 minute flight. Well not as comfortable as possible, I booked the ticket…
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Washing your face when you can’t drink the water
So, you’re traveling to place, and they’ve told you to be careful not to drink the water. Copy that. You decide ensure you only get bottled water during the trip and also preemptively get some water purification tablets just to be on the safe side. But now that you’re starting to get in to skincare…
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More tips on the Nigerian visa process + Don’t get scammed
If you are looking for visa information trying to get ready for a trip to Nigeria beware. There are a lot of places that will try to take advantage of you. In short there are outright scams and near extortion. Be mindful that when you do you try to get your visa, you need to…
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This is what you need as an American applying for a Nigerian visa + sample host invitation letter
I previously wrote about how frustrating the visa process was for me in preparation for my trip to Nigeria. Here are some things you should know before your visa interview, if you choose to plan a trip yourself. There are two main types of visas you will probably be applying for to go to Nigeria:…
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My frustrating journey trying to get a Nigerian visa
I had a trip planned for Nigeria. I had my passport. I had my itinerary. The next thing I needed was a visa. As a spoiled American, it confused me that this was a step that I needed to take, but I had to take it nonetheless. First step, finding a visa appointment. And wow,…
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Before you book that international trip, here are some more things you should budget for
So you are thinking about going on an international trip. You’ve saved up and are ready to buy that plane ticket and book the hotel. But let me tell you, there are some more expenses you may not have thought. Here is a list of things you may need to add to your budget.
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Three things to do in Athens, GA that have nothing to do with football
Athens, Georgia: Home to the back-to-back national championship Georgia Bulldogs football team. Football is king in the town, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that is all Athens has to offer. If you dig deeper, you will find an area much more complex than that. Botanical beauties: The State Botanical Garden Athens is home to…
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My stay at the Hotel Indigo Downtown Athens + The need to speak up about your experience
When I think of college towns, I can tell you I don’t think hotels, especially boutique hotels. But with all of the activity that happens on campus (sporting events, speaker series, graduations, etc.) it makes sense to have somewhere for everyone to stay. That leads us to my review of the Hotel Indigo-Athens. To start,…
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Breakfast at Nobu?
Yes, the famed sushi restaurant is open for breakfast as well. (Well, some of the locations are.) The menu is of course different, but it still has the Nobu flare. During my experience at Nobu Atlanta I decided to order the Breakfast Roll. With the reputation of the restaurant, I sincerely thought this was going…
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