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“I bless the rains down in Africa” – Toto. I toured the vivacious capital of Togo with my Polish friend Malina. It was my first time in Togo, my 7th time in Africa and it was a whirlwind trip where we also toured Lake Togo, Coco Beach and Togoville. On the same trip, we border…
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When you are a tourist, the best places to stay in Lima are located in three top districts. They are Miraflores, Barranco, and the Historic Center of the city. Each neighbourhood has its own distinct atmosphere as well as pros and cons. To choose the best of these options, you’ll need to consider your personal…
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“Under neon loneliness; motorcycle emptiness” – Manic Street Preachers. Benin’s largest city, Cotonou is a sprawling fast-paced affair drenched in predictable West African mayhem. There is no exit door, once you’ve dumped your backpack in this monster. Don’t even think about it. Despite not holding capital city status, it’s the blood sucking beast of the…
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“We sat and watched the sun go down. We picked a star before we lost the moon. Youth is wasted on the young; before you know it’s been and gone too soon ” – Robbie Williams. Togo is for sure one of the world’s hidden gems. It’s a country which inexplicably loses visiting numbers to…
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I’m posting this not just to tell our story but to help fellow tourists who visit Benin. There are scams, liars, cheats, frauds and rip off merchants all over the world but West Africa is notorious for it. We were backpacking in Benin recently and here is just one example of a liar, cheat and…
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Most of the people consider winter as their favourite season because it gives cosy moments to live throughout the season. People love to uncover cushy chair, do the night out in flames of fire with hot chocolate and coffee. On the other hand, it can be the tough time for athletes to enjoy the games.…
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It is official. You have signed the dotted line. You have packed your bags. You are heading to the Dominican Republic for a much-needed vacation. As any Royal Holiday Club member will tell you, there is nothing like the feeling of boarding a plane that is about to depart for the Caribbean. It is a…
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There are a lot of things to plan when you book a vacation, such as where you will be staying and what to pack. Often, since there is just so much to do, transportation gets overlooked. It doesn’t take long to realize that you need a way to get around once you get to your…
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Jet lag comes as a result of travelling from one continent and time-zone to another. Some of the indications involve mood swings, losing concentration, insomnia and fatigue. The long-term effects may lead to a complete change of the circadian rhythm. Here are some tips in which an individual travelling to a new time zone for long distance can…
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“I can feel you watching, even when you’re nowhere to be seen, I can feel you touching, even when you’re far away from me” – 5 Seconds of Summer. Arrival in Togo in October 2018 meant a sixth visit to Africa for me and my third time in West Africa. I was travelling with my…
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