As we drove through the grand entrance of the Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort after a long road trip from Nigeria to Ghana that night, I was immediately fascinated by the air of luxury and tranquillity that enveloped the place with a serene ambiance heightened by the gentle breeze. The warm reception characterised by a...Read More
The first plane crash site in Africa is located in Ikogosi-Ekiti the home of a warm spring Ekiti state, located in southwestern Nigeria, is a true gem of natural beauty with its picturesque landscapes and serene environment. The state’s terrain is characterized by rolling hills, green valleys, and lush forests that offer an escape from...Read More
Just as the quote by Geeta Iyengar “Knowledge has a beginning but no end” so was it demonstrated by the activity of the top leading body of tour operators in Nigeria. Despite being an association made up of tourism professionals/experts, CEO/MDs of travel and tourism firms, they saw the need to get more training relating...Read More
If you live in Nigeria, you will agree with me that Zuma rock is a household name. As for me, way back in primary school, I learnt about it as one of Nigeria’s famous landmarks. It appeared in social studies textbooks and being a teacher’s child, I could remember mum teaching my class about it....Read More
Visa Series Part 1: Insufficient reasons explaining the intent of travel This article is inspired by my recent experience somewhere in Abuja, Nigeria. So, I went to this visa office to sort out some clients I was helping with their visa documentation. I then dabbled into a young lady who said she wanted to go...Read More
Having been in active service in the tourism and beauty industry for several years, Akwaaba is not new to her in any way. She has been consistent year in, year out and closely related to the inner circle. Here is what Queen Ebele Enemchukwu has to say about Akwaaba Travel Market. She firstly described it...Read More
Africa is a continent blessed with various cultural diversity. That alone will give you a clues of what visiting any museum within the continent will look like. And I find it quite interesting doing so. In my expeditions as a tourist, the following are the top best museums I have visited so far. National Museum...Read More
Just as the saying goes, “There is nothing hidden under the sun”, such is the case of the cave we explored during the 2022 World Tourism Day celebration here in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria which was themed “RETHINKING TOURISM”. Dutse Alhaji Secret Cave Exposed At The 2022 World Tourism Day Celebration –...Read More
In my explorations as a tourist, I have visited more museums in total, as compared to any other kind of attraction. Notwithstanding the number visited so far, a lot more were still in my bucket list. For my Lagos tour this season, the CRIMMD Museum of Nigerian heritage was number one on the list ....Read More
I would rather describe him as a living LEGEND, although I strongly believe if it were in the days of our ancestors, he would have been able to kill a lion and maybe with bare hands, and that would have earned him the title of OGBUAGU (the lion killer) LOL! If you get closer to...Read More
Seriki Abass Williams was originally from a village called Ijoga Orile in Ogun State, Nigeria. He was sold as a slave to one Abass at Dahomey Kingdom in Benin Republic. He was later resold to a Brazilian slave merchant Williams but later released on negotiation to become a slave merchant exporting African slaves for Mr...Read More
If you ask me, I would say that the best way to describe this village is ‘‘A DOT IN A CIRCLE’’. It would be naturally difficult for anyone to believe it will be possible to have a typical village like Kuchibina right inside Gwarinpa, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Ordinarily, a village would be referred...Read More
This is a brief story of my Daycation Experience At Lekki Conservation Centre. Do you remember the saying that good friends are difficult to come by? Yeah, so if you eventually find one, dear comrade does yourself a favour to keep s/he closely. So, I called my friend and told her babe, I will be...Read More
If you ask me, I would say that the best way to describe this village is ‘‘A DOT IN A CIRCLE’’ or better still call i a ”Township Village”. It would be naturally difficult for anyone to believe it will be possible to have a typical village like Kuchibina right in Abuja Municipal Area Council...Read More
My experience in the 5 days tour in Lagos which began from 6th November, 2018 to 10th November, 2018 with it’s foot print still fresh in my heart. It was an excursion of 2017/2018 sets of Kogi State University to Badagry Lagos to see the slave trade relics and was tagged “Walk of a life...Read More
Some years back when I first visited Usman Dam, I went straight up to staff school to pick my cousins. Then I was wondering what exactly was happening in there, I kept asking myself why people would just decide to settle there. Little did I know that there is more to what I saw on...Read More
In my 11 days of CHRISTMAS , I did 4 states , 4 Cities and 3 villages.If you call me Ajala no wahala, that’s my profession anyways. I visited family, I visited super friends butthe summary of the whole gist is that I didn’t just do Christmas, I also did #TOURISM.I HAVE SO MANY PICTURES...Read More
Nigeria is a country blessed with abundant natural attractions ranging from hills and valleys, waterfalls, even flora and fauna located in various National parks and Game reserves, but this “man-made” location has its own appeal.It is located in Mpape, which means “rock” in the local Gwari language; hence the name Mpape Crushed rock was derived....Read More
Abuja is full of breathtaking natural attractions, as well as beautiful man-made relaxation spots. The National Children’s Park and Zoo is a wildlife park with exotic animals and a playing area for kids. Katampe hill is the acclaimed geographic centre of Nigeria. What about Mpape Crush rock- a man-made tourist attraction created by mistake. Join...Read More
So I have this friend that has been on my neck to hike with this particular group that organises monthly hiking for youths, but I kept declining and giving him various excuses some of which were genuine due to work-related stress. However, I told myself I would surely make out time someday to honour his...Read More
Originality for me remains the best identity any human can ever have. This saying has always been true but with this recent news of the initially criticized Nigerian jargon going globally viral, there is no more reason to doubt. Recently, Oxford English Dictionary said it has added 29 Nigerian words and expressions in the January...Read More
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