Author: Becca

I always like to have touch of Africa around me! I give good advice too?
  • A GUIDE TO VISITING OLUMO ROCK, ABEOKUTA – #SASSYFUNKE

    Olumo rock is a popular tourist destination located in the city of Abeokuta [meaning ā€œunder the rockā€] in Ogun State (only an hours drive from the bustling city of Lagos). The city of Abeokuta was originally inhabited by the egba people who found refuge at the Olumo rock during inter-tribal wars in the 19th century….

  • Travel Costs and Trip Breakdown: Lagos, Nigeria to Dubai – Travel With a pen

    Dubai Visa and Flight Details To summarize, the Dubai visa is fairly easy to get. You can apply through an agent or through theĀ Emirates VFS serviceĀ if you book with the airline. I went with the latter and paid 300 AED (app ₦31,400) for my visa.   Currently, Emirates operates two daily direct flights from Lagos to…

  • Legends of the South West – A trip to Osogbo and Ife – Travel With a pen

    Visiting the Moremi Statue of Liberty… The next morning, I made my way to the city centre to see the Statue of Moremi Ajasoro. If you’re familiar with Yoruba folklore, then you must have heard the story about the brave Queen of Ile-Ife who single-handedly secured the victory of her people. It’s quite an interesting…