Category: travel
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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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Is Nobu Atlanta worth the hype?
If you are foodie at any level, you likely have heard of Nobu. That mecca of sushi opened its doors in Atlanta, and I wanted to try it. I made reservations at the hotel, however I couldn’t get a reservation at the restaurant. (Based on the hotel booking page, they have since made it so…
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Nobu Atlanta Hotel Review: In-room dining
I have already reviewed the room and gym at the Nobu Atlanta Hotel. Now it’s time to talk about the in-room dining experience. Being a Nobu property, you would be right to assume excellent food. Well, I did, I definitely went a bit overboard in ordering to try as much as I possibly could. Here…
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Nobu Atlanta Hotel Review: The gym
This might seem odd to have an entire post dedicated to the gym at the Nobu Atlanta Hotel. Well, you only think that because you haven’t been there. As someone who has been to quite a few hotels of late, this place is far above any others I have seen. I have included the full…
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