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Pre-Travel Diaries: Ringing In The New Year in Mexico
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Pre-Travel Diaries: Ringing In The New Year in Mexico

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018

It’s been nearly three months since I last hopped on a plane, and boy, have I…

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On This Day: Photo Diary and Stories from Costa Rica
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On This Day: Photo Diary and Stories from Costa Rica

October 20, 2017October 22, 2017

Today was a little rough. San Jose Airport wasn’t exactly as I had imagined. It was…

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Exploring Nature’s Paradise in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Exploring Nature’s Paradise in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

October 6, 2017February 5, 2018

I don’t use the word ‘paradise’ loosely because it is a special one. Like that red…

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Where Did I Go? My Summer 2017 in Travels
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Where Did I Go? My Summer 2017 in Travels

September 22, 2017September 24, 2017

[dropcap][/dropcap]Today is officially the last day of Summer 2017 and I am struggling with the realization…

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Pre-Travel Diaries: Costa Rica, here I come!
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Pre-Travel Diaries: Costa Rica, here I come!

September 15, 2017September 20, 2017

By the time you are reading this, it would have been my third day in the…

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How I Avoided a Burnout: Lessons from Atlantic City, New Jersey
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How I Avoided a Burnout: Lessons from Atlantic City, New Jersey

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017

Beneath the girl who loves to travel, get adventurous and try new things, is the one…

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Rating my vacation outfits over 10 (Barbados editi Rating my vacation outfits over 10 (Barbados edition 🇧🇧). I think I may have had too much fun creating this video and who gave me a mic and green screen? Prepare to be sick of me. Anyway, dressing up on vacation is one of my favorite things to do. My style is simple and chic with a pop of color. Check out this video where I rate my vacation outfits over 10. I clearly had favorites. Outfit details below in order shown in video 1.) Look 1 - Orange dress from Zara 2.) Look 2 - Pink bikini from and cover up set from Nasty Gal 3.) Look 3 - Green satin dress from Dynamite Clothing (Canadian brand) 4.) Look 4 - Pink mini dress from Dynamite Clothing 5.) Look 5 - Green top from Oh Polly and multicoloured sarong skirt from Zara 6.) Look 6 - Green swimsuit set from Asos, Bag from a local market in Barbados, white knit skirt from a Nordstrom rack in Canada Do you agree with my ratings? Let me know in the comments. Happy Friday. ❤️
I visited Rihanna’s childhood home in Barbados. I visited Rihanna’s childhood home in Barbados. 🇧🇧 It’s a small bungalow style home located on Rihanna drive in Barbados. This street was formerly called Westbury New Road and was renamed after Rihanna in 2017. Apparently, many of her neighbours still have fond memories of Rihanna riding her bicycle up and down the street. Going here definitely gave me a greater appreciation of Rihanna and how far she’s come. From this tiny home on Westbury New Road to a massive mansion in Barbados, she’s such an inspiration. Make sure to stop by here if you visit Barbados. Besides seeing the house itself, you’ll get to see how other locals hangout, most of them singing Rihanna’s praises and sharing more insight about the area. Any surprises about her childhood home? @visitbarbados
✈️ All the countries I traveled to with my "we ✈️ All the countries I traveled to with my "weak" passport. In total, I was able to see and experience 48 countries (this does not include layovers or overnight stays) and 119 cities (don't worry I didn’t count this myself - my google maps tracks this for me.) with my Nigerian passport. Lots of repeat visits to countries too! It's possible! Yes, it's harder but it's possible. Here are some things that helped me do it: 1.) Having the financial means to do it. Visas unfortunately cost money and not everyone can afford to get these many visas. Which is why passport privilege is so jarring. Also, travel itself costs money, but you can do it on a budget that works for you. 2.) Being smart about the places I wanted to visit and planning properly for it. I plan my trips over a year in advance. This gave me time for visa applications, buying flight tickets, etc. 3.) The desire to travel. This one is really important. Travel doesn't just happen - its planned. I want to see the world and experience its beauty and so I made it a part of my lifestyle. 4.) Being physically and mentally able to travel. I think we forget that there's a level of physicality that travel demands - and also the mental fortitude it requires. 5.) Success with visa applications. I think never been denied a visa is such a blessing that I do not take for granted. But there are also ways to increase your chances. Check out my blog for this one. 6.) Having the US visa. Access to *just* the US visa means that I had visa-free access to places like Mexico, Costa Rica, Bermuda, etc. 7.) Location - Living in Canada made the visa application process a bit easier in the sense that the chances of denial were very slim. The process of getting it didn’t change but after submitting a visa application, I was almost sure I was going to be successful. 8.) Finally - having a strong travel history. The more I traveled, the more I built a good travel history and record. This definitely helped along the way. I hope this inspires you to go after what you want, no matter the limits. Nothing is impossible. Let me know your thoughts and if you have any questions. Thanks for all the love on yesterday’s post. 🥹❤️
It’s official. Today, I became a citizen of Cana It’s official. Today, I became a citizen of Canada and took a virtual oath pledging my allegiance to this great country (swipe left to see a selfie I took for you all). From coming here as a student to study for a Masters degree in Business, to working, building a community, and now becoming a citizen, it’s been such a joyful and seamless ride. If I had to sum up my Canadian experience in one word, I’d say its been ‘easy’ and I owe it to God for making it so. Being Canadian means I now have access to one of the strongest passports in the world. It also means that I no longer have to worry about visas. Wow. I’ll definitely miss those embassy runs. It doesn’t mean I’ll travel more (it’s a bit impossible for me to travel more than I currently do), but I’ll now have a greater appreciation for travel and access, now that I have seen both sides. I’m still very much Nigerian - I now have a new country to call home too. 🇨🇦 Both are a big part of my story and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. 48 countries with a Nigerian passport. Not bad huh? Excited for this new chapter and I hope to continue to be an advocate for passport privilege, or the lack thereof. Click the link in my bio to read more about my citizenship journey on my blog, as well as helpful resources for you. Thank you for being a part of my journey. ❤️
Passport Privilege! Let’s talk about it. Do you Passport Privilege! Let’s talk about it. Do you have it? Do you not? I thought I'd share this very important topic with you today. As a frequent traveler, the way I experience my travels are different because I do not have passport privilege. I have a "weak" or lower-ranked passport that does not allow me the flexibility of traveling without thinking about visa restrictions. This means - lots of money spent on visas, lots of documentation required, lots of hoops I have to jump through *just* so I can travel. I know travel in itself is a privilege, but the color of your passport also adds to that privilege. Many developing nations tend to have a weaker passport and that can limit the options of moving to a different country with more stability or even having a chance at a better life. Those who hold weaker passports simply do not have the same starting point as those with stronger passports. I hope this video offers some education for you - no matter the side of the coin you are on. If you have passport privilege - acknowledge it and show some compassion to those who don't - and if you don't have passport privilege, I hope you stay encouraged to see the world - because you deserve to, regardless of the color of your passport. Tell me - what side of the coin are you on? Do you have passport privilege? Do you not? Let me know if you have any questions on this at all and feel free to share this video to educate others. Happy Monday. ❤️
The most refreshing day in Barbados on a horse rid The most refreshing day in Barbados on a horse riding adventure in Brighton Beach. The clear blue water, calming rides and the kindest tour guide made for a great time. This was my last activity before I said goodbye to Barbados and what a treat this was. Barbados, you were good to me. Can’t wait to share more from my time there. 🇧🇧❤️
SAVE/SHARE. Five things I’ll never do after trav SAVE/SHARE. Five things I’ll never do after traveling to almost 50 countries as an experienced traveler. ✈️ You’ll never catch me doing these things - they are basic unspoken travel rules for the best possible travel outcomes. 1.) I will never… Connect to free, unsecure wifi while traveling. I use a portable data device or a local sim. Unsecured wifi opens you up to possible data breaches especially when you use it for banking transactions. 2.) I will never… Book flights outside the airline’s website. I always book directly. In case of cancellations and refunds, you can speak directly to the airlines versus a third party. 3.) I will never… Change money at the airport. They often have the worst rates. I wait to go to a local currency exchange in the country. Or I change at my bank in my city if they have the currency available. Airport exchange rates are brutal. 4.) I will never… Use only guide books to do research on a city. I always ask the locals. They have the best insights. How can you find locals? 5.) I will never… Book an international flight with less than a three hour layover. Especially during high season. You need time to transit through airports, especially busy ones in cities like Paris or Atlanta. What would you add to this list? Let me know if you have any questions.
On Crop Over carnival day (Grand Kadooment) in Bar On Crop Over carnival day (Grand Kadooment) in Barbados, I woke up at 3am to get my makeup done in preparation for the big day. Probably the most colorful makeup I’ve ever done, topped with gemstones that can only be fit for a day as big as Grand Kadooment. Grand Kadooment means a “large party” in Barbados and a party, it was. It’s the day to look and feel your best, feel awesome in your body, and fully enjoy yourself while celebrating freedom. I had an incredible time celebrating the Bajans, being a part of the culture and learning more about the history. The day was full of color, music, art, beauty and great vibes. Here are a few selfies I took just before hitting the road for carnival and dancing to soca music. Should I make a soca music playlist with my favorite songs from the day? Let me know and I’ll get to it. Press trip: @visitbarbados. Costume and experience by @aura_experience.

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