Category: Travel
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How to apply for Kenyan Visa
Greetings, globetrotters, and welcome back to my travel blog! Today we’re veering off the beaten path and stepping into the untamed landscapes of Kenya, the crown jewel of East Africa. Before we plunge into the world of savannahs, snow-capped mountains, and vibrant cityscapes, there’s a little hurdle to clear – getting a visa to Kenya.…
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How to Apply for a Visa to Ethiopia
Imagine this: you’re sitting at home, sipping on a hot cup of tea, daydreaming about the upcoming trip to the promised land of Ethiopia – the land of stunning landscapes, ancient churches, and delicious coffee. Your heart is full of excitement and your mind filled with colorful dreams. Yet, little did you know, the real…
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A Friendly Guide to Renewing Your Nigerian Passport in the UK
Hey there, globetrotter! 🌍✈️ If you found this page, you are a Nigerian in the UK who’s trying to renew their passport. Whether it’s on the verge of expiry, crammed with stamps from far-flung corners of the world, mysteriously vanished, you need a name update or you are ready to “japa”, there’s no need to…
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A Glaswegian Adventure: History, Haggis, and Handsome Accents
As we stepped off the train at Glasgow Central Station, we couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement wash over us. We was about to embark on our first-ever adventure in this vibrant Scottish city, and we couldn’t wait to see what it had in store for us. Little did I know that our…
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PhD Diaries: March 2020 Recap
Hey there, friends! So, last month was quite a rollercoaster with the Coronavirus spreading from China to Europe and America. As a result, businesses and schools have been shutting down left and right. This situation has had a pretty big impact on my studies, and here’s how: I lost my job, and I’ve got to…
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PhD Diaries: February Recap
It’s the end of my second month as a Ph.D. Researcher and boy, this month was tough. January ended with the doctoral training week which I discussed in my earlier post and my first Supervisory Meeting. I have got 3 amazing supervisors and I am required to meet with them formally once every month and…
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10 Things To Love about Summer
It is 10°C and a clear indication that like all good things, summer has come to an end. Following this, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how I spent the season of sunshine. It was my first summer and I’d say it feels a lot like that period between harmattan and rainy season in…
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Food Review: 805 Restaurants, Reading
Get ready to be ravenous after this one! It’s been a while since I’ve done a food review and so I hope this hits you by lunchtime. I can’t wait to tell you about our lunch at 805 Restaurants in Reading, Berkshire!
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Wandering in Wiltshire: Trowbridge Weavers Market
That is me blowing my diet again but, it was the Trowbridge Weavers Market and it was absolutely worth it! Yesterday marked the first of a series of monthly artisan markets aptly named after the town’s history and weaving heritage
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Reading Living: 10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Live in University Accommodation
Following my previous post with 10 reasons why you should live on Campus, this post balances that perspective with why living on Campus might not be the best idea. As with everything in life, there are pros and cons to choosing a living space and that’s why this post takes a detailed look at the…
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Reading Living: 10 Reasons Why You Should Live in University Accommodation
This post is for international students facing the practicalities of moving to the UK to study and trying to decide on where to stay during the period. Now let’s get to it, shall we?
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Food Review: Mary’s Milk Bar, Old Town, Edinburgh
The ice-cream is fresh and made with natural ingredients. It is so soft, flavourful and creamy. Guys, this is Ice-cream that schooled abroad, periodt.
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Touring the National Museum of Computing, Bletchley, England
Computers and information technology have become an integral part of our lives in the digital age. Just about everything we do, have or enjoy has been defined and made possible by computers, but the history of these powerful resources, their influence on politics, and the rest of the world hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves.
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Too Late For New Year Resolutions?
It’s the end of the second week of the year and probably too late to be saying Happy New Year, but I only just turned in my coursework and so I’ll say it anyway: Happy New Year! This post is a follow-up to my previous post: If We Were Having Coffee: 2018 Review. I’ll be listing…
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If We Were Having Coffee (2018 Review)
2018 has been the most surprising year and I’m not sure where to start. So much has changed in my life and a lot has improved on this blog. If you follow my personal series this is a sequel to my post: Since we will soon be having coffee. New Year
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