7 Things You Should Know About Germany

Cochem Germany 1. Germany is a highly organised country with a culture that's all about order and correctness. it's easier to understand the Germans when you keep this in mind. 2. Unlike Nigeria where there's only 2 seasons; dry and wet, Germany has actual 4 seasons. Spring (March to May), Summer (June to August), Autumn …

Introduction to Europe; My Nigerian Perspective

View of Cochem, Germany from a window in Cochem castle 44 countries, 26 of which are Schengen, 4 seasons, magnificent castles, amazing mountains, vast forests and centuries old cathedrals, Europe is a continent rife with history. I got a multiple entry Schengen visa to Germany and I used the opportunity to explore other countries within …

A Day in France; Visiting Chateau de Versailles

Personally, when I travel, my goal is to see as many places as possible on a budget. To visit France from Germany, instead of flying or taking the train, we (my husband and I) decided to drive. We drove from the North of Germany through Belgium, through the night and 8hours later, we reached France …

12 Weird/Cool Things You Should Know about Barbados

During my one month stay in Barbados, which was the first majority black country I visited outside of Nigeria, I found a few things that I thought might be interesting. Here are 12 of them: 1. The official language is English but the average tourist will not understand what the locals are saying. Barbadians speak …

I Visited Rihanna’s Childhood Home in Barbados

Rihanna's childhood home in St. Micheal Barbados It was my last week in Barbados and my primary goal was to see Rihanna's childhood home before leaving. In my mind, my trip would not be complete without it, dramatic I know but my love for Rihanna is unmatched and I think she makes way better music …

Places to Visit in Barbados: Hunte’s Gardens (Video)

As a holiday island, depending on what you're interested in, there's no lack of things to do and places to check out in Barbados. Be it hiking, scuba diving, snorkeling, car racing, go-carting, restaurant hopping, swimming in the sea, whatever you like it's all available on the island. If you're interested in nature and botanical …

Credit/Debit Card Declined in Barbados 2 of 2

In my previous post, I explained the restrictions on how much money a visitor could bring into Barbados and the amount to be declared. I also spoke about the strict dollar regulations on the Island including  ATM withdrawals. In this post, i'll explain to you how my debit card stopped working after I paid for …

Cash, Credit/Debit Card Payments and ATM Withdrawals in Barbados 1 of 2

I'm writing this post because during my 4 week stay in Barbados, I experienced certain issues with regards to cash, credit/debit card payments and ATM withdrawal. This happened due to restrictions in Barbados and this post is to shed some light on these issues in order to help anyone who plans on visiting the island …

Leaving Barbados; My Quest For Dual Citizenship Continues

My request to extend my visa in Barbados got rejected. The Barbadian Immigration Authority felt I didn't have a good enough reason to extend my stay in Barbados. I had to leave the Island at the expiration of my 1 month visa stamp I got at GAIA. It sucks to leave sooner than I expected …

Red Light District Amsterdam; My Personal Experience

This may sound insane but one of the most intriguing experiences of my life is going through the red light district in Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands. If you're wondering what sort of place a red light district is, it is basically a district in any city designated by the government for "commercial …

How to Apply for a Visa Extension in Barbados 2020 (Avoid these 3 Mistakes I Made)

You've made it to the rum paradise and like thousands of tourists you don't want to leave. The next step for you is to extend your visa in order to keep living the island life sipping coconut water and taking dips in its turquoise waters. In my previous post I explained how my visa extension …

Week 3; Tourist Visa Extension Barbados 2020

Barbados Immigration Department In my previous post, I told you guys how I was given a 1 month visa upon arrival in Barbados instead of 6 months by immigration at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA), and also how I visited a lawyer and saw no hope of attaining citizenship. However, I was advised to …

Lawyers Office; Immigrating to Barbados

If you've been following my posts, you already know why I decided to move to Barbados and if you haven't, here's a little recap. Because of my restricted Nigerian passport and after much research, I decided to legally immigrate to Barbados in a bid to acquire dual citizenship somewhere down the line (With a Barbadian …

6 Problems with Having a Restricted Passport

Andrew Henderson of nomad capitalist always says "go where you're treated best" and I totally agree with him. However, as a third world national or in my case as a Nigerian, it's near impossible to do so. Of the 190 countries in the world, Nigerians can only visit 45 countries either visa free or by …

Funny Signs in Barbados (Photos)

Fruit vendor sign at the Ministry of Agriculture market In Barbados, i've noticed a couple of signs, names of restaurants, or street signs that I found pretty funny. Here are the ones I managed to take a picture of, for your viewing pleasure.... Restaurant Sign in Holetown, Barbados Sign at a Restaurant in Bathsheba Barbados …