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Travel Tips

Smart Travellers Put these in their Carry-on

Let’s be real: trusting airlines with your checked luggage can sometimes feel like a roll of the dice. One minute you’re tagging your suitcase at the counter, the next you’re pacing baggage claim wondering if your stuff took a different vacation. Whether it’s a delayed bag in Lisbon or your suitcase doing a solo tour… Continue reading Smart Travellers Put these in their Carry-on

Travel Tips

Why You Should Always Pack a Carry-On (And What Smart Travelers Always Put In Theirs)

Let’s be real: trusting airlines with your checked luggage can sometimes feel like a roll of the dice. One minute you’re tagging your suitcase at the counter, the next you’re pacing baggage claim wondering if your stuff took a different vacation. Whether it’s a delayed bag in Lisbon or your suitcase doing a solo tour… Continue reading Why You Should Always Pack a Carry-On (And What Smart Travelers Always Put In Theirs)

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Europe, Giveaways, Travel Tips

Win a Trip Around Europe by Recycling Your E-Waste!

Calling all travel lovers! Get ready for an incredible opportunity to declutter your space and explore Europe! Just stumbled on an exciting contest run by the WEEE Forum in celebration of International E-Waste Day, and couldn’t wait to share it with you! What’s the deal? It’s all about that hidden treasure in your junk drawer—old… Continue reading Win a Trip Around Europe by Recycling Your E-Waste!

Travel Tips

CARBON OFFSET – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOUR NEXT FLIGHT

Flying is an incredible way to see the world, but it also comes with a significant environmental cost. Air travel accounts for approximately 2-3% of global carbon emissions. While it’s challenging to give up flying entirely, there’s a practical way to balance the scales: carbon offset! This guide will walk you through what carbon offsets… Continue reading CARBON OFFSET – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOUR NEXT FLIGHT

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Africa, Travel Tips

DON’T TELL YOUR BOSS…BUT THESE ARE THE PERFECT DATES FOR YOUR MID-YEAR VACATION

If you have a horrible boss who is always putting sand in your garri, request 5 days leave in the middle of June and wait until they agree before you tell them the dates. Why? Because your 5 days are about to turn into a potentially wonderful 12-day vacation. You can tell them straight up… Continue reading DON’T TELL YOUR BOSS…BUT THESE ARE THE PERFECT DATES FOR YOUR MID-YEAR VACATION

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Travel Tips

TRAVEL EXPERTS SWEAR BY THESE 5 PACKING TIPS

Packing for a trip can indeed be a daunting task, but worry not! We've curated five expert-approved strategies to simplify the process and enhance your travel experience! 1. Create a Detailed Packing List Create a detailed list of essentials you'll need for your trip. Organize it by categories like clothing, toiletries, electronics, and accessories. This… Continue reading TRAVEL EXPERTS SWEAR BY THESE 5 PACKING TIPS

Travel Tips

MY NOT-SO-SECRET STRATEGY FOR MAXIMIZING DAYS OFF WORK AND HOW YOU CAN USE IT TOO!


If you traded your freedom for a 9-5 job like I did, you probably get a maximum of 30 working days of paid vacation time in a year. But let's be honest, who hasn't daydreamed about flipping the script - working only 30 days a year and dedicating the rest to adventures and relaxation? Over… Continue reading MY NOT-SO-SECRET STRATEGY FOR MAXIMIZING DAYS OFF WORK AND HOW YOU CAN USE IT TOO!

Travel Tips

FLYING SMART: INSIDER TIPS FOR GETTING CHEAP TICKETS WHEN EVERYONE ELSE IS BREAKING THE BANK

In our previous post, we explained the impact of the momentous decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to float the Naira on international flight ticket prices. The cost of travel has tripled, and many Nigerians have had to suspend their travel plans...but you don't have to! This situation only calls for savvy travel strategies… Continue reading FLYING SMART: INSIDER TIPS FOR GETTING CHEAP TICKETS WHEN EVERYONE ELSE IS BREAKING THE BANK

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If you see SSSS on your boarding pass, you might be in for an interesting airport adventure!

If you ever discover those intriguing four letters on your boarding pass: SSSS, fear not! For you’re about to embark on an unexpected journey that adds a unique twist to your travel tales. In this article, we’ll unravel the secrets of the SSSS designation, explore its full meaning, and some tips to navigate this unique… Continue reading If you see SSSS on your boarding pass, you might be in for an interesting airport adventure!

Antarctica

FROM KANO TO ANTARCTICA – KNOWING MY PLACE

I did it! I stepped on Antarctica - the continent, literally! As a woman from the Northern part of Nigeria, it is a big deal.  I am an ordinary woman from a conservative middle-class family. No, I am not a dual citizen; I have always had just one nationality. I am also not "foreign-bred". I… Continue reading FROM KANO TO ANTARCTICA – KNOWING MY PLACE