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HOW I TRAVELLED TO TWENTY-EIGHT COUNTRIES AS A NIGERIAN WOMAN

Sharing my inspiring journey as a Nigerian woman who went from studying medicine in Ukraine to visiting 28 countries. Through budgeting, strategic visa applications, and smart travel planning, I turned a childhood dream into a lifestyle. From unexpected detours to favorite destinations like Austria and the US, my story proves that courage and preparation can take you anywhere despite the passport.

HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT ROAD TRIP FROM LAGOS, NIGERIA TO ACCRA, GHANA

There are times when you will hear cities calling out to you. You will feel it in your bones and then, you will find yourself doing the things you never thought you could do. And just like that, a bag packed, documents ready, and a road trip to one of those cities. The fear of the unknown conquered and a story to tell.

WHAT TRAVEL TEACHES YOU THAT BOOKS AND SCHOOLS CAN’T

There are lessons no classroom can teach and no book can fully capture. These are lessons about people, resilience, wonder, and the raw, unscripted beauty of the world. In this blog, we explore the truths travel reveals. The kind that comes from getting lost in a foreign city, sharing a meal with strangers, or standing in awe before a mountain you didn’t know you needed to see.

How to create a travel itinerary

You can be a pro too when it comes to planning your trips and ensuring a smooth experience. The simple hack is creating a detailed travel itinerary. A well-organised and comprehensive travel itinerary will give you so much service to enjoy your trip and avoid unnecessary stress. 

How to overcome common travel challenges

From unexpected mix-ups to frustrating problems, as you become a seasoned traveller, you’ll experience some of these problems or even more but on the bright side, every problem has a solution so don’t panic just yet. Preparing for a trip is a very crucial part of your journey and would prevent you from basic travel challenges. Here are common travel challenges and how to overcome them. 

Travel scams and safety tips

One of the most common travel scams involves taxi drivers overcharging passengers. Coming from someone who has been in such a situation, taxi drivers overcharging in a foreign country is unpleasant. The drivers do this by either tampering with the meter (because you're a tourist), claiming the meter is broken, or taking unnecessarily long routes to increase the fare.

21 budget travel tips for 2024

Creating and dedicating a travel savings account is something I do to prepare for my trips and I advise people to do the same as well. You can gradually save up in your travel account till you hit the target for your trip. This helps ease the burden of having to cut out a huge sum from your savings out of the blue.