If you’ve been reading this blog for the past two seconds, you would know that I’m a huge foodie! Every time we visit a new city, I make a list of all the tourist sites to visit and see and all the restaurants I want to try (check out my list of places to eat in Nairobi). I usually have a list on my Notes app categorized by location so that our daily itinerary includes where to eat. We also always do a mix of in-person visits to restaurants and delivery so we can experience as many restaurants as possible. I’m sharing over 20 places we ate at during our two-week Cape Town stay and my thoughts on them. Many I loved, and a few I thought were just fine.
One Thing I Always Do When I Travel
Do you have any travel traditions? We do! As someone who enjoys routines and habits, it makes me irrationally happy to know that every time I travel, there’s something I’ll ALWAYS do. For me, it’s having a professional photo shoot. It might sound frivolous, the idea of paying to have your photos taken in this era of smartphones when everyone has a professional camera in the palm of their hands, but hear me out.
What to Know Before Your First Visit to South Africa
South Africa had been on my bucket list for ages. Sun, mountains, beaches, culture, history — what’s not to love? So, when it was finally time to visit, we did as much research as possible to get the most out of the trip. If you’ve had your eye on traveling to South Africa, this post will help. I’ll share some useful tips from our three-week visit about everything from travel requirements, safety, culture, and getting around major cities in South Africa.
Where to Stay in London as a First Timer
In this post, I’ll share the three areas we stayed in during our three-week visit and one area we really wanted to stay in but ended up not staying in. I’ll also share our chosen accommodations in each location and my honest thoughts about it. Hopefully, this gives you some ideas for choosing where to stay in London when visiting for the first time.
Why We (Mostly) Prefer Airbnbs to Hotels
The debate is ever-raging: Airbnbs vs hotels? Depending on your camp, you might be staunchly against one of the options, or you might (like us) enjoy a bit of both depending on your travel circumstances. I’ll explain why we’re becoming Airbnb fans and also share some pros and cons to help you decide which option is best for you for each trip you take (no two travel experiences are ever the same — even for the same traveler).
Our Favorite Things to Do in Beautiful Cape Town
Cape Town is called the “Mother City,” which I think is so sweet, but sweetness aside, this city deserves the title because it truly is a melting point of cultures. Step outside, and you’ll hear everyone speaking a different language, from Xhosa to Afrikaans, to French, Russian, and Portuguese — it’s incredible. There’s SO MUCH to do in Cape Town, especially if you love food but also if you love history, art, adventure, or nature.
My 2024 Travel Highlights
Another year of travel has gone by, and while we traveled less this year than we did in 2023 (hello, inflation!), we managed to enjoy some richer travel experiences than the year before. I love doing these reflective posts to think about the past year and also plan for the travel year ahead. It also reminds me of what is possible, even when you have a weak Nigerian passport like we do.
13 Things to Do in London in April
Despite having visited London (and the UK) multiple times, it’s fun to see how much there is to do in the city. I’ll share what we did when we visited in April. Although my husband and I don’t have kids, we love to go where the kids are; it’s always more fun, so all of these can be done with kids (we saw loads of kids enjoying themselves at all these locations).
Five Days in Johannesburg: What We Did
If you’re planning a visit to Johannesburg, I’m sharing some of our favorite things we did there and my top places to eat as a major foodie. Feel free to steal our itinerary!
What to Know About Visiting London in the Spring
London was my second-ever international trip with my parents and brother when I was 16. The city felt larger than life, and I remember there being so much to do all the time. That hasn’t changed. So this spring, my husband and I packed up a couple of suitcases and headed to the UK from late March to mid-April. If you’re planning a trip to London in March or April (or anytime), this post has some tips to help you out.
A Weekend in Llandudno, Wales
I have fond memories of spending over a month with a friend in Swansea way back in 2014. It was summertime, and she lived a 10-minute walk from the beach. The small harbor we walked by every day was charming, and life in Wales is the perfect pace–not hurried at all but not terribly slow. So when my friend and her husband invited us to spend a weekend with them in Wales during our recent UK trip, we were excited.
Where to Stay in Kenya
Having visited Kenya twice and counting, we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing some truly remarkable stays. In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite places to stay in Kenya, two places I’m eager to return to, and one place that, while it didn’t quite capture my heart, I believe could still be a great fit for certain travelers.
