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Nigerian Adventures

Food Adventures: Nigerian street food- It’s all about Suya

August 31, 2010
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Travel guide books warn against it! No refrigeration this, risk of that, tap water, blah blah blah. We all know the standard line and the reason for the advice. But tell me, is street food not one of the best ways to experience and embrace your surrounds when you travel?  How can you explore a [...]

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Calabar, Nigeria-It’s great to be back

August 23, 2010
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On the drive to the coincidentally named “Calabar kitchen” for lunch, Lagos and its 17 million inhabitants careen by; tumultuous traffic, the line of rusty buses and the exhausted masses waiting for them, the beggars sliding on flat wooden trolleys, the touts on the road, the tattered hawkers thrusting trays at people who either can [...]

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From Dubai to Lagos: Some comparisons

August 12, 2010
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I haven’t even made it to my seat on the plane and already I am in another world. Statistically and in attitudes Nigeria and Dubai are worlds apart. There are however some interesting similarities in these oil rich regions. An attitude snap shot The aisles clogged, the “everyman for themselves” mentality shows itself as we [...]

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Nigerian departure time pressures & shifting priorities in Dubai

August 8, 2010
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I’m stretched out on the grass as I lap up a little luxury in Dubai before touching down in Nigeria.After months of waiting, the final weeks leading up to my departure became a whirlwind of activity. Travel can have a funny way of helping you prioritise and see things more clearly when you know you have a limited time

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101 Nigerian Adventures: Part two begins

July 19, 2010
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Well, I am still as excited and passionate as I was when I wrote blog entry Elation. I am still positively tingling with anticipation and excitement. My return trip to West Africa is finally upon me!  For those of you who have joined my Nigerian Adventure more recently, or were wondering about the details, here [...]

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Elation

May 27, 2010
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Elated adj full of high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism; very happy. Exhilaration rushes through me as we close out the teleconference with pleasantries. I realise it’s actually happening. Five months of campaigning, planning and negotiating. Five months of attempts to curb my passion and enthusiasm in favour of pragmatism. Five months of possibilities and [...]

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Nigeria; Travel Stories & Adventure Snaps

February 19, 2010
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Despite thinking of it constantly, I’m aware of not talking about my trip to Nigeria too often. I’m determined not to turn into the mind numbing person who solicits groans from their audience as they ask if we want to see their holiday photos yet again. I decide I’ll only talk about the trip when [...]

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Return to Australia; Culture Shock

December 1, 2009
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There is no denying I’m suffering a mild bout of post-trip blues. And culture shock that’s has had a far greater impact than when I arrived in Nigeria. As I drive to pick up supplies and fill my bare fridge, I can’t help but grin. It was my second day back home. The privilege and [...]

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Farewell Calabar, Farewell Nigeria

November 16, 2009
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As much as I try, I can’t stop the tears from welling up. I’m overwhelmed with emotion as I take the final look back at Calabar vanishing into the distance below. I’m on my flight from Calabar to Lagos typing this blog in an effort to distract myself. The poor man beside me doesn’t quite [...]

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CRBC Morning Show live; U17 Soccor World Cup & power of celebrity

November 10, 2009

I wish I could fill you on all the little amazing experiences I’ve been having but there are just too many and not enough hours in my day. This week among other things, I got a little taste of the power of celebrity after a TV interview and a new appreciation for a soccor mob. CRBC [...]

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