How to Plan a Fantastic Overnight Trip from Tokyo to Hakone

When visiting Japan for the first time, I highly recommend taking a trip from Tokyo to Hakone. This beautiful mountainous town, located about two hours from Japan’s capital city, is best known for its hot springs (onsen), boiling sulphur springs […]

2023: The Year in Review

Welcome, one and all, to the 2023 edition of my blogging year in review! Every year since 2016, I have written a monthly recap of all the wonderful adventures I had during the year. It may seem weird, but I […]

We Summited Africa’s Second Highest Mountain!

There are many words to describe how I feel writing this article, but the overwhelming feeling is pride. Over four days, Mark and I hiked through the Mount Kenya range and reached the summit of Point Lenana (4985m) – the […]

101 Best Places to Visit in Africa

Travelling to and around the African continent is a dream many travel enthusiasts have. From stunning beaches with perfect year-round weather conditions to incredible landscapes and wildlife, the continent, with its 54 countries, has so much to offer to every […]

Picnics & Champagne in Champagne Ridge

In full disclosure, despite the title of this article, we did not have champagne in Champagne Ridge. We did have some wine – which I will now refer to onwards as ‘champagne’ because I can. It is only proper that […]

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How to Renew Your US Visa via Dropbox (Interview Waiver)

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Sometimes, the US consulate allows visa applicants to skip the interview process (Interview Waiver) and mail in their documents instead to obtain a US visa. Each country may have separate requirements to qualify for this interview waiver, therefore, it is […]

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Chasing The Stunning Autumn Foliage in Nikko

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On my third day in Japan, I took a day trip from Tokyo to Nikko, a small city in the mountains north of Tokyo. I guessed this was slightly off the beaten path when the customer service attendant at Tobu […]

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Watamu Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know!

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Of all the wonderful coastal destinations in Kenya, Watamu Beach town is the place I like best and it is not difficult to see why this town keeps drawing me back in. I first visited with Mark in October 2020 […]

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48 Hours in Tokyo – How I Spent Day 2 of 4 Days in Tokyo

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You would think that after my first 24 hours in Tokyo, walking almost 30k steps in a single day around the city, I would be exhausted. But that was not to be! At 6:00 am the next morning, I was […]

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24 Hours in Tokyo – How I Spent My First of 4 Days in Japan’s Capital City

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My first 24 hours in Tokyo began with a flight that landed at Haneda Airport a little past 10:30 pm. The in-flight experience had been wonderful; we experienced very little turbulence throughout the journey and even landed a few minutes […]

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Stories from Africa & Around the World

"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There's no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open" - Jawaharial Nehru

Destinations that Inspire

Travel with a Pen is a Nigerian Travel Blog showcasing Nigeria and Africa Travel. On this blog, I share budget-friendly tips and breakdowns for travel within Africa and the rest of the world. I hope that by reading the articles here, you’re inspired to travel more and differently too!

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Camping & Hiking at Castle Forest Lodge

We set out from Nairobi at about 7:30 a.m. for a trip to Castle Forest Lodge, where we would spend […]

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Budget Friendly Destinations for Nigerian Travellers

Is there such a thing as a budget friendly vacation or destination for Nigerians these days? In the time it […]

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Nigeria to Kenya – Travel Costs and Trip Breakdown

How much would it cost for a week-long trip from Nigeria to Kenya? In this post, I will be highlighting […]

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