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2025: The Year in Review

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A Long Weekend of Southern Charm in Charleston, South Carolina

After several days exploring the stunning fall colours and mountain landscapes of North Carolina, we made our way south toward the coast for a complete change of scenery. Mark had …

A Charming Autumn Trip to North Carolina

When Mark mentioned his upcoming conference in North Carolina, I asked if I could tag along. My freshly renewed USA visa was practically begging to be put to use, and …

How to Make the Most of a 24-Hour Layover in Hong Kong

When I started looking up flights for my Japan and South Korea trip in March 2025, I quickly realised that I could save a whopping $600 if I transited through …

A Pleasant Safari Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Back in 2021, around the Christmas holidays, Mark took an epic road trip across Kenya. He covered over 2,000 kilometres, exploring several of the country’s incredible national parks and mountains. …

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2-Week Thailand Travel Itinerary for First Time Visitors

This Thailand itinerary came together after years of thinking the country was out of reach for me as a Nigerian citizen, much like Vietnam still feels today. I genuinely hope …

2025: The Year in Review

Welcome to the 2025 edition of my travel blogging year in review. Every year since 2016, I have shared a monthly recap of the adventures that shaped my year, and …

A Charming Winter Break in Prague

We rode the train from Berlin Central Train Station to Prague’s Praha Station. While we had a minor learning curve with their whole seating and reservation system, it was generally …

Of Christmas Markets and Cobbled Streets…

It was three days before Christmas when I received the news every traveller with a “weak” passport dreams of hearing: “Your passport is ready for collection.” With trembling hands, I …

The Best Places to Visit Each Month (Shoulder Season Edition)

If you’ve been following my travels for a while, you already know I’m a big fan of shoulder season trips. Whenever I have a choice, that’s when I like to …

A Long Weekend of Southern Charm in Charleston, South Carolina
A Charming Autumn Trip to North Carolina
How to Make the Most of a 24-Hour Layover in Hong Kong
A Pleasant Safari Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
2-Week Thailand Travel Itinerary for First Time Visitors

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2025: The Year in Review

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A Long Weekend of Southern Charm in Charleston, South Carolina

A Charming Autumn Trip to North Carolina

How to Make the Most of a 24-Hour Layover in Hong Kong

A Pleasant Safari Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

2-Week Thailand Travel Itinerary for First Time Visitors

2025: The Year in Review

A Charming Winter Break in Prague

Of Christmas Markets and Cobbled Streets…

The Best Places to Visit Each Month (Shoulder Season Edition)

Latest Posts

A Long Weekend of Southern Charm in Charleston, South Carolina

A Charming Autumn Trip to North Carolina

How to Make the Most of a 24-Hour Layover in Hong Kong

A Pleasant Safari Stay at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

2-Week Thailand Travel Itinerary for First Time Visitors

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