‘Round the world ticket (May 2013)

may 2013 round the world ticket map Here are links to some great articles I found on the net. Do you have difficulty making small talk?  This post has tips that will help. We all need mental toughness to succeed.  Find out how to develop it here. Personally, I like email but if you would like to have less of it to deal with, here’s how. Here are some easy ways to deal with negative people. Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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Restaurant Review: Freddy’s

 freddy's restaurant Freddy’s restaurant has a warm vibe. Freddy’s restaurant is a small restaurant with a warm, comfortable vibe in Gomays Hotel, Calabar.  Although the restaurant serves basics like burgers and salads, it is known for its Lebanese food.  I went to Freddy’s with a group of friends Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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Picture Postcards: Calabar (Part 2)

I had a great time on holiday in Calabar.  Here are some pictures from that trip.  I split the pictures from the trip into two posts so you don’t get photo-overload :-)   You can see the first part here. grilled fish roasted plantain Grilled fish and roasted plantain – a popular snack in Calabar. Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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Picture of the month: Miami

picture of the month miami I’m a big fan of the beach and bodies of water in general so it’s no surprise that I would choose Miami for my Picture of the Month feature.  In fact, what is surprising is that I hadn’t done so earlier.  People I know who have been to Miami always go on about the weather and the scantily-dressed people there.  Although now I think of it, it’s always the men who talk about how skimpily people dress there.  Hmm.  Anyway, anyone out there been to Miami?  What did you like most about it?  What didn’t you like?  Is that even possible? :-)   Want to know when a new blog post of mine comes up? All you need to do is subscribe.  It’s free!  Just enter your email... Continue reading

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Going Places with Funsho Ogundipe

castle in switzerland A castle in Switzerland.  Funsho’s most memorable holiday was in Switzerland. 1.Tell us about the very first holiday you remember going on. I believe it was going on a visit to Ilesha. Like most children, we enjoyed climbing trees, exploring the area and eating lots of food. 2. What has been your most memorable holiday? Visiting Geneva in Switzerland and driving into France through the Swiss border.  I went mountain climbing, visited old chateaux, ate apples, fed horses sugar and sailed in a yacht. 3. What do you like most about vacations? Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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Picture Postcards: Calabar (Part 1)

I had a great time on holiday in Calabar.  Here are some pictures from that trip.  I split the pictures from the trip into two posts so you don’t get photo-overload :-)   You can see the second part here. sculpture of hands in Calabar This sculpture of hands is at the park near the Calabar Museum and is associated with Calabar. Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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Banky W’s Lagos

banky w Banky W My Lagos is an interview-style feature in which people who know Lagos share their favourite things to see and do in this great city.  1.Describe Lagos in three words. Vibrant. Fast-Paced. Fun. 2.    What is your favourite thing to do in Lagos? My favorite thing to do in Lagos is to “wine & dine”. Being a bit of a foodie, I love checking out restaurants and lounges; and there are new great places to eat that pop up every day so I never run out of options. 3.    What is your favourite bar or club in Lagos and why? My favourite bar/club at the moment is Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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Trip to Mary Slessor’s house in Okoyong, Calabar (Video)

I’ve been wanting to make a travel video for a while and finally, I have.  This is a short video of my trip to Mary Slessor’s house in Okoyong, Calabar.  I’m not going to lie, the video is shaky but it is also my very first video so I’m excited about it.  Click on the link below to see the video.  I hope you like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pkUYC2TO6Y Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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How to find comfort in foreign countries

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‘Round the world ticket (April 2013)

round the world ticket map Here are links to some great articles I found on the net. Tips on how to take better pictures with the camera on your phone. Ever wondered how much it would cost to spend a month in Paris?  This post gives guide figures. Here’s a great infographic on how to interact with people (and get more followers) on Twitter. What to do when nothing seems to be going right. Continue reading → Continue Reading ?

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