Foodie in China by Catherine.
If you have been to China, then you know it’s a place for foodies. I recently traveled to Lanzhou, China with my dad to visit my grandmother who will be 90 this year. It was so nice to spend time away from work.
If you have been to China, then you know it’s a place for foodies. I recently traveled to Lanzhou, China with my dad to visit my grandmother who will be 90 this year. It was so nice to spend time away from work.
Before the days of Uggs, sweatpants, ripped jeans, and flip-flops, the air travel was anything but casual. Flying use to be an occasion, and one that you most definitely would dress up for.
I was a student then. I was travelling to a certain state in Nigeria via public transportation. Our vehicle developed a fault along the way and this prolonged our journey time. We ended up in Onitsha, Anambra State, late in the evening (about 9pm). Anyone who is familiar with Upper Iweka, Onitsha will understand my…
Eze is a tiny village in south-eastern France. This charming destination which is often described as the ‘eagle’s nest’ is a renowned tourist site on the French Rivera and is famous for its beauty, charm and view of the sea from its hill top. It is a chosen holiday spot by royalty, the rich and…
I was travelling from Lagos to a certain state in Nigeria to meet with ‘Le boo’. He had gone ahead of me the day before. I arrived early at the airport, purchased my ticket, boarded the aircraft and took possession of ‘my seat’. It was a full flight.
Are you planning a trip to Europe? To guide you, we have identified seven of our favorite European cities, and we will tell you why we love these cities.
I remember the first time I used a Laundromat. I was throwing in the coins and it kept coming back to me, which left me totally confused and too embarrassed to ask for help.
“Authorities believe the likelihood of terror attacks in Europe will continue as European members of ISIL (Da’esh) return from Syria and Iraq,” the Embassy said. In addition, there is “a continuing threat in Europe from unaffiliated persons planning attacks inspired by major terrorist organizations but conducted on an individual basis.”
I landed Dubai International Airport for the first time, and joined the queue at the passport control counter. Instead of observing what others were doing so I won’t goof, I was busy looking around in awe.
So, I had gone to ‘obodoobama’ (the USA) for a weird vacation and was on my way back with two little kids ages 2 and 6 weeks. It was a crazy day and all I looked forward to was home, after almost three months abroad.
Remember, you too can share your funny story by sending your story to thewakaholic@gmail.com. It was my first time in the UK; I landed London Heathrow and proceeded to passport control. The signs were clear; I cannot say I couldn’t read them.
Emirates has been named the world’s top airline at the annual Skytrax Awards, with fellow Middle East carrier Qatar Airways scooping second place.
Tell us about the funniest, annoying or most embarrassing thing that happened to you while travelling in a foreign country. We would love to know your identity, but if you feel uncomfortable, we are happy to publish as ‘anonymous’. I’ll go first.
This is a travel warning to all intending NIGERIAN visitors to the United States Of America ( since our ministry of interior will not do their job of issuing this caveat, let me do it for them. Afterall no be only America dey warn and issue travel bans to their citizens against other countries )
Do you miss a special friend or relative who lives in London but worry about the cost of a visit?
Explore the sights and sounds of this beautiful and famous holiday destination in North West, England. The mountains, rivers, trees and wild life are incredible. While in the Lake District, you can take a boat trip, go for a walk on the fells or by the Lakes and explore Britain’s finest scenery. This is a…
If you’re sick of passing through business class on the way to your economy seat, listen up. You might not have the funds to splash out on a first or business-class seat, but there are ways you can get upgraded for free.
They say “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… but not this time. Uwa shares her Vegas experience, when she traveled to the ‘City of Lights’ with her significant other, and friends for a weekend packed with joyful activities.
The African Union, AU, is working to produce a common electronic passport that will grant holders visa-free access to all 54 member-countries.
This is to all lovers of the works of William Shakespeare; let me take you down memory lane. What is your favorite quote by William Shakespeare? Mine is from the popular play, Twelfth Night… “If music be the food of love, play on, give me excess of it; that surfeiting, the appetite may sicken, and…