Tag: Nigeria
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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 last place I expected to see a designer logo
You know what was wild to me? While I was in Nigeria, I saw someone walking around with a Balenciaga t-shirt and multiple women with Chanel bags. You might think to yourself, “Is that really that odd?,” but I will push back and say that I saw a lot of designer brands. A lot. The…
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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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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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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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