Lagos is the busiest city in Nigeria. As a working professional in Lagos, I spend hours stuck in endless traffic. So, it is unlikely for me to cook when I get home. The fastest way to eat in Lagos is to get take-out from Buka. Almost every street corner in Lagos has Buka. ( Also known as Mama put). These meals are close to home made meal. Unlike the fast food restaurants around Lagos. I recently heard about a fancy buka in Yaba called White house. And of course, I could not wait to try it. White house Buka is an upgrade from street site mama put you need to check out. So, if you’re looking for cheap places to eat in Lagos, opt for this buka. Here is all you need to know about White House, Yaba.
How to Locate White House Buka?
White house buka started off just every normal street side buka. However, the brand has been able to upgrade buka from street side to proper restaurant. The difference is that you get cheap foods as compared to other restuarants.
It is super easy to Locate white house buka. It is located at 9 chapel street Yaba. You can walk from Ozone cinema to white house buka. On my visit, I strolled from Sabo Yaba bus stop to white house buka.
White House Buka Review: Cheap places to eat in Lagos
I was just curious to know this place since my colleagues will not let hear the end of it. As the famous Olaiya amala place, white house was next. So, I had to try out this cheap place to eat and hangout in Lagos for myself.
The customer service was quite great. The staff were quite helpful to me. You can order a variety of local dishes from white house buka. I met a few people there on my visit.
I ordered semo. However, their semo is very small. So, I got two. Also, I got Edikaikong soup to go with my semo. You can choose to pay with cash or debit card. I chose to pay with card instead. lol. I always keep cash handy.
Can you get take out from white house buka? Of course yes. You can choose to buy take out or eat in this buka. I chose to get take out because I was pressed for time.
The food was quite tasty. However, I wish the soup has more smaller meat pieces or fish typical of Edikaikong. Also, the meat not neatly cleaned. ( I tasted a small stone in it). Asides that the food was okay for the price. Will visit again? sure. This is one of the cheap places eat in Lagos or hang out. So, if you need a cheap place to eat in Lagos or go on an affordable date, opt for white house Buka. Also, you can read my post on other place to hangout and my review of Farm city Lounge Lekki.
Going on a road in Nigeria now is not really advisable. The insecurity in the country is something to take into account. However, it is quite fun to go on road trips. The highlight of my road trip to Osun state is my stay at Nike Guest house. Road trips allow you to touch a lot of places while traveling. Also, with the recent foodstuff hike, i bought cheap foodstuff on my trip. If you live in Lagos, I am sure you can relate. Here is how to spend 2 days in Osun state. And if you need a place to stay, Nike Guest house is your best bet.
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Natural History Museum, Ile Ife
Before our first night at Nike guest house, we stopped over at the Natural history museum, Ife. Natural history museum Ile Ife is the only history museum in Nigeria. It is in Obafemi Awolowo University. So, if you need a place to see on your road trip to Osun state, go to the natural history museum.
The entry fee is 200naira per person for tourists. However, I went in a group to explore this museum. We had a tour guide walk us through the museum. The national history museum has so an assortment of preserved animals and plants. Some of them are locally sourced like glass sands ( used for making glass for windows and doors ) and internationally.
The animals are preserved depending on their body size. The smaller animals like fishes and small reptiles are preserved in solutions. However, larger animals are injected to dry their body fluid. I saw a lot of animals inclusive of wild ones like Lions, baboons, lion cubs, a python, etc.
The natural history museum also houses the Ooni of Ife ( First Ooni of Ife) Roll Royce. This car is quite massive. This goes to show that civilization has been in Nigeria way back. So, on your road trip, start with the natural history museum in Ile Ife, Osun state.
Nike art center and Batik center
After a tour of the Natural history museum, we took off to the Nike art center and workshop. How can locate the Nike art gallery from Oshogo Guest house? It is a few meters drive from our stay. Nike workshop is located at Ofatedo Oshogbo. This place is a training center for artisans that wants to learn how to make a living from Adire fabrics. We also had a tour guide for this workshop.
I never knew that Adire fabrics are of two types. So, it was a learning opportunity for me. The two types ate Adire tye-dye common amongst the Egbas and Adire Batik.
Adire Batik is a higher-grade Adire textile. The unique print is made with lovely colors sourced locally and from Germany. So, the cost of this Adire Batik is quite expensive, unlike the tye-dye type. The patterns are demarcated using candle wax instead of tying it into sections. I will definitely upload a vlog of this process of making Adire Batik textile.
From there, we went to the Nike art center. It is the smaller Nike art gallery located in Oshogbo. You can also click here to read my post on Nike Art gallery Lagos. Nike art center in Oshogbo is very pretty with unique architecture. It is a story building. You can shop for Adire Batik textile (10,000naira), tops (3000naira), or dresses for males and females. Also, you can get a lovely postcard for about 100naira.
Just like the gallery in Lagos, there are so many paintings, raffia crafts, and furniture. So, I need to shop for crafty items for your fashion or home needs, visit Nike art Center, Oshogbo.
Nike Guest House, Ofatedo, Oshogbo
After a long day, we retired to the Nike guest house. I am so in love with this place. Their service is super great. However, most of the rooms need renovations. My room was perfect.
I love the concept of the room. My room has two big beds that can fit at least 2 people. Also, it has a bathroom and toilet demarcated by curtains. Each room has access to the shared lounge area, sitting room, and dining room.
The room goes for 7000naira per night. Also, you can book your room for your visit. (no need to pre-book). We ate dinner upstairs which was a buffet. I could stand to eat rice again that night but thankfully there were other options. So, I settled for Semo and egusi soup.
We all ate at the large dining table.
In the morning, we ate breakfast in the garden (Also a buffet). It was quite refreshing and fun. I ate toasted bread and an omelet. There are several options too. I only wish we got liquid milk instead of powder sachet. You can also watch my vlog of Nike guest house, Oshogbo so you can be convinced to add to your bucket list to Osun state.
P.S. I am unable to give the prices for the food because I went with a travel group. Keep your peeled for my roundup list of travel groups to go on tours with.
Osun-Oshogbo Grove, Oshogbo
The next day, we took off to Osun-Oshogbo grove. This place is known as a UNESCO world heritage site. Although, this place used to be the place of worship for Osun worshippers. It is now a world tourist center.
We had a tour guide take us around the grove. This place is quite beautiful. My only issue with this place is that some worshippers still pay homage to their gods in this place.
I enjoyed the walk on the suspended bridge of the river. Although, it is quite shaky and you could feel it vibrating as you walk on. Also, there are so many monkeys in this grove. For your peace, get some bananas to give them.
P.S. Be careful with your mobile devices while you’re at the grove, the monkeys may assume it is food. lol.
Erin Ijesha waterfall
I have been to Erin Ijesha waterfalls located in the Erin community. So, I didn’t plan to go for a bath in the waterfall. I can never get used to climbing or hiking to the waterfall. This place is fun but the climbing is scary.
However, if you get to the waterfalls, you will enjoy this place. You can read my post on Erin Ijesha waterfalls for all you need to know about this place. I shared some Instagram-worthy Erin Ijesha pictures and a detailed guide on how to get to Erin Ijesha waterfalls from Ibadan. Also, if you need a place to stay on your visit to Osun state, definitely lodge at Nike Guest house Ofatedo, Oshogbo. I had fun with the team @funaticsadventures on this trip. Follow them on Instagram to get updates on the next hangout.
Lagos is a fun place for recreation. Also, there are so many street food to try out. We all know that Lagos state is a multi-ethnic state. Even the indigenous Lagosian are hard to tell amongst the tribes. So, you would expect different types of street food in this city. I have been living in Lagos for a while now. These are the best street food in Lagos you need to try out. Some of these street foods you probably are familiar with. Others may be alien to you. However, if you do find yourself in Lagos, don’t hesitate to try out these street food. All these foods are cheap and are mostly road side meals. Here are my 14 best street food in Lagos to try out on your visit. You can also read my post on Farm city Lekki Lounge review.
Peppered puff puff
These are not just normal puff puff. I know how to make puff puff by myself at home. Thanks to my kid sister. However, this puff puff is small in size and its spicy.
It is common in Lagos island market. Idumota to be precise, the biggest market in Lagos. The first time I had a taste, I couldn’t get enough. So, if you find yourself in Idumota, try out peppered puff puff.
Roasted Plaintain
Roasted Plantain ( also known as Boli in Yoruba Dialect) is a street food you need to try out. You can choose to eat the Boli alone or with groundnut. Both ways are delicious. However, since plantain is a seasonal crop. This roasted plantain are seasonal too.
So, if you visit Lagos during the peak of Plantain season, enjoy Boli. If you love fries, you opt for plantain chips. This are also very delicious and common in Nigeria.
Abacha
As stated earlier, Lagos is a multi-ethnic city. So, you can get most foods from other tribes in Lagos. Abacha is one of my best street food in Lagos. I always look forward to eating it whenever I am in Lagos island. Abacha is also known as Nigerian Salad.
So, if you’re Lagos, definitely try out Abacha. There are 2 types of Abacha you can get in Lagos. Both of them are made from Cassava. However, the Abacha that is just like Salad with its local sauce, vegetables and fish. You can get this Abacha with cow skin too. ( ponmo ). The other type of Abacha is also good. This type is sold with Coconut.
Roasted Yam
I love the roasted yam. It is my second best street food in Lagos to try out. This food is a local dish that I get to eat in the Village or my parents home. However, in Lagos, you can get on the streets.
You can get roasted yam with stew, ponmo or fish. Also, you can choose to buy it without stew too. Roasted yam serves me as a full meal on most days.
Suya
Suya is a very common street food in Lagos. This street is popular in other parts of Nigeria. It is mostly sold at Night in most places. However, you can get suya during the day in places like Oniru, or close to Bukka hut, Alagomeji.
I love to eat suya a lot. One of my suya spot you need to know is University of Suya, Allen avenue. This place offer variety of Suya like Gizzard, special suya, beef etc. My best is the steamed special suya. So, if you need to try out Suya from University of Suya, I would recommend you try out special suya.
Cocoyam Chips
One street food in Lagos I never get tired of is Cocoyam chips. This is also known as Coco ( more like an abbreviation). I can eat up to 5 packs of this chips. However, the packs are quite small. So, it is not surprising that I can eat so many.
I will definitely recommend you try out this coco yam chip. They are very delicious.
Yam Fries
Asides roasted yams, fried yams are another street food to try out in Lagos. There are several varieties. You can get it with hotdogs, gizza or chicken. ( peculiar in Lagos Island). Also, you can get it with friend fish too. I prefer the fried fish and chips options peculiar of the Northern women. This fries is very delicious. However, the fish are quite expensive. They mostly sell the full fish instead of pieces of fish.
Sharwama
Another of the 14 best street food in Lagos to try out is Shawarma. Me and this food have a love/hate relationship. However, it is a street food you need to try out for yourself.
Shawarma is mostly sold in the evening. You can get shawarma for as low as 500naira in some areas in Lagos. Other places may sell shawarma for about 1000naira. I will recommend you try out this street food. It is quite good too.
Small Chops
At work, one street food we love to celebrate with is small chops. Every birthdays or promotions, we look forward to small chops treat. Small chops is another of the 14 best street food in Lagos you need to try out.
Small chops has puff puff, samosa, spring rolls, & chicken. However, you can get small chops with extra things like shrimps or gizzards too. I love this street food a lot. You can choose to get any parts of the small chops more than the others. I try as much to reduce the puff puff and replace it with others like samosa or more gizzard.
Okpa
Okpa is street in Lagos from our Ibo brethren. My first time trying this food was okay. However, I don’t like it as much. It is similar to moin-moin ( of the Yoruba).
I prefer moin-moin any day over okpa. However, you can try out this street food too. You may like it more than I do. To each his own.
Boiled Corn
Another seasonal street food in Lagos is corn. You can either eat corn roasted or boiled. I prefer to eat corn boiled. You can eat corn with pear or coconut.
However, I prefer to eat cooked corn with pear. For me, coconut goes best with roasted corn.
Boiled Groundnut
Groundnut is another street food in Lagos I love. It is also a seasonal street food in Lagos. You can get it for as low as 100naira. Most street hawkers in Lagos measure it with cups. However, you can get already tied from some sellers.
Moin-moin
Moin-moin as kid is something I look forward to eat on weekends. The stress of washing the bean and making it I do not like as a kid. However, I quickly forget the stress when the meal is ready.
In Lagos, you can get moin-moin easily as a street food. On some Lazy days, I eat moin-moin with bread as dinner. You can also eat moin-moin with eko too. There are two types; moin-moin with egg or with fish. I prefer moin-moin with fish more. It quite tasty compared to that with fish.
Akara
Akara is another street in Lagos I love. My issue is that it gives me constipation when I eat it with bread. You can eat Akara alone, with bread or pap. I prefer to eat it with pap. This does not give me any digestive issue.
Some friends call akara and bread, Nigerian sandwich. Most sellers will add the akara in the bread when you buy it. Akara is not just common in Lagos but most parts of Nigeria. So, if you need a street food in Lagos for breakfast, opt for Akara and bread.
There are several reason you may need to go apartment hunting. You may have outgrown your current space. I recently moved into a new apartment because I need more space. As content creator, I need a home studio set for pictures or video content. I moved from a one-room apartment to a two-room apartment. Ever since, content creation has been hassle free for me due to the extra space. You can read my post on how to set up your home photography studio on a budget. Also, you may need to move to new apartment due to other reasons like relocation abroad or a new city city. The apartment process changes a lot. So, here I will be sharing 5 apartment hunting tips you need to before moving. These tips will come in handy to make settling down in new home easy and without much hassle.
Determine the type of apartment you want before moving
One of the 5 apartment hunting tips you need to consider before moving is to have an idea of the type of apartment you want. This is very important in the apartment hunting process. Do you need a one-room apartment or a studio apartment? How big do you need the apartment to be? This will help you on your search for a new apartment.
So, if you have settled one the type of apartment. You can start searching for a one room apartment of your choice. This you can do alone online or using an agent. Personally I prefer to do my apartment hunting process online. This is because it is quite easy and convenient. It will help me narrow down my search and speed up the house hunting process. You need to use a reliable apartment hunting online platforms to help you achieve this.
Also, online apartment hunting makes it seamless for relocation abroad. If you are looking to relocate abroad or a new city like Los Angeles, you can do your apartment hunting easily online. A friend who was moving abroad did her home hunting abroad while in her home country online. This makes it easy to settle into your new environment with ease.
Have a budget
How much money do you need to move into a new apartment? The Average cost to move into a one-room apartment in Los Angeles according to Zumper is $2,098. This is a 3% increase compared to last year. Having an idea of the cost of the apartment in your preferred location will help in setting up your budget. This is my most important tip in the apartment hunting process that you need to do.
You need a budget for the actual rent, moving truck, and other miscellaneous expenses. Have an overview of how much it cost you move. Also, you need a budget to guide you how much you’re willing to spend too. So, from your budget, you can decide to go for one-bedroom instead of two-bedroom. Also, you can opt to rent a home away from the buzz of the city. It is more expensive to rent in a major city than in a suburb.
Take note of extra expenses
Another tips you need to consider when apartment hunting is to check for the extra fees that comes with it. Rental apartments always comes with extra fees like caution fee, and other legal fees. You need to make provision for these extra fees.
Also, you need to consider the fees for Utilities fees like Electricity bills, water bill, waste management bill etc. Some areas neighborhood or apartment may charge higher than others. So, find out about this utility fees before you opt to get the apartment. Go for an apartment in which paying your utilities will be convenient for you.
Consider the time of the year
The time of the year of moving also determine the Apartment cost. However, you may have no choice as to whether if you need to move for work or relocate.
The busiest and the peak period of moving is the summer months. Although, rents are higher because it is peak season. However, it is easier to commute in summer than in cooler months like winter season. Also, houses close to the beach is obviously more expensive than those in other areas.
So, if you need to save on cost of apartment, move during winter months. However, if you need ease of commuting while moving, opt to move in summer.
Read and understand your lease agreement
One thing most people fail to do is reading through the tenancy agreement. There are so many information in this agreement. Also, if it pertinent for you to have idea of your rights as tenant as applicable to law.
In this agreement, you get to know all the do and don’t of the new apartment. Some apartment does not allow squatting or pets. So, you need to read this agreement to sure it is what you want before signing.
If you have a pet, look out for apartment that allows you to own a pet. Also, you need to consider the type of pets allowed too. So, that moving in to your apartment will not have any issues.
Lagos is the hub of recreation, business, and fine dining. There are so many places you can eat in Lagos. Which are the best restaurants in Lagos that offer take-out, delivery, and eat-in? One of my favorite restaurants you need to know is Farm city Lekki Lounge.
Farm city Lounge area is so perfect, with an ocean view and fine dining options. However, you would expect that such a fanciful restaurant would be so expensive. This is not the case for Farm city Lekki. They offer food options that are pretty affordable too.
What’s catchy is the ocean view. I love it, eating and enjoying the cool breeze from the sea. That’s priceless. So, if you need a place to dine, check out Farm city Lekki.
How to get to Farm city Lekki Lounge?
Farm City Lekki Lounge is located at 15 Admiralty way, Lekki Phase 1. The restaurant is very accessible. It is just by the roadside. On my visit, I had a free ride to and fro. However, this restaurant is quite famous and by the roadside. Hardly will anyone miss it.
What are the best places in Lagos that deliver?
Farm city lounge is a very beautiful restaurant. So, if you need instagrammable places to dine in Lagos, opt for farm city. Farm city is no doubt one of the best restaurants in Lagos to know. You can order your food from them online and get it delivered to you. Also, you can dine in or order takeout from them.
I love this restaurant a lot. It has a lovely view of the ocean close by. You choose to sit in the lounge on the sea or inside the restaurant itself. The whole idea is beautiful.
I love their customer service too. My colleagues and I were made comfortable on our visit. You can choose what you from the food and drink menu. This menu is readily available on each table.
Farm city offers many varieties of food from local African dishes to intercontinental dishes. Since it was my first time, I ordered chicken and chips with Farm city’s special smoothie. I love the smoothie a lot. There are several options of smoothies you can choose from too. However, I would recommend trying out the Farm city special smoothie.
They also offer alcoholic drinks too. My colleagues took Jameson. We all had a laugh when one of my colleagues asked me if I cared for Jameson. All I could say was, “What’s Jameson?“. Lol.
Farm City Lounge Review: Best Restaurant in Lagos
Farm city Lekki is one of the best restaurants in Lagos to eat. The food is quite affordable. So, if you need a place to eat in Lagos on a budget, go to Farm city Lekki. Also, I would recommend Farm city as one of the places to go on a date too.
I left farm city at 8 pm. However, they are open from 8 am to 2 am. So, if you need to enjoy Lagos Nightlife, go to Farm City Lekki. I wish I could stay late but I live on Lagos mainland.
I would rate their food an eight. The ambiance, the food, the service, and the drink for me are just great. I was impressed too. Did I mention that their barbecue fish was fire? Although, it took a while to be ready. This is freshly made on request.
So, if need a great option of the best restaurants in Lagos for team bonding, definitely check out Farm city. Also, read my post on the best hotels in Ikeja Lagos if you need a place to stay in Lagos.
Other things to do at Farm city Lekki
Asides check out the food at Farm city. You can also opt to go on a boat cruise at Farm city. Have you never tried a boat cruise in Lagos? That is a fun thing to do in Lagos. So, if you need ideas of things to do in Lekki, take a boat cruise at Farm city.
A similar boat cruise in Lagos I enjoyed was at Bics Garden & boat club. It was a fun night boat cruise. Although cruising at night comes with cold yet the view of Lagos at night is beautiful.
Human beings thrive on novelty. As reassuring and efficient as falling into a routine can be, it can also stifle creativity, comfort, and personal potential. We all need to shake things up every once in a while. Moving to a new city is one of the best ways of doing that. So, here are 4 reasons to move to a new city at least once in your life. If you are considering moving to North london, here are some Instagrammable places to visit.
Find a More Agreeable Climate
Everyone is different. Some of us love being out in the bright, hot sun, while others prefer the cool, relaxing shade. Some people view winter as a playground full of fun activities like snowball fights and igloo-building. Others see only nuisance and back-breaking toil from having to shovel out the driveway.
Whatever your tastes, there’s a city that’s right for you. If toasty Arizona is too hot for you, a frosty piece of St. Albert real estate might be just what the doctor ordered. Tropical storms getting you down? It might be time to trade in your Florida pad for some property farther inland.
Discover New Job Opportunities
It’s been said that if you have a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. Often, though, finding that kind of job is a lot easier said than done. There’s only so much economic opportunity that can be squeezed into one city at any one time. If you’ve found yourself in a stagnant, unsatisfying job market, now might be a time to consider looking elsewhere.
When looking to make a big career move, one of the most effective ways of doing that is moving somewhere new. Do your research and look for a city with a strong economy and low unemployment. More importantly, look for cities where your chosen industry has a strong presence.
Expose Yourself to Other Cultures
Every city, no matter how near or far, no matter how seemingly familiar, has its own unique identity. What’s more, that identity is an amalgamation of the identities of all those who call it home. The longer you live in one place, the more accustomed you become to that place’s culture. It’s often easy to forget how different, interesting, and enriching other cultures can be.
Moving to a new city will expose you to all kinds of new things, from regional dialects to local culinary delicacies. In the process, your horizons will expand, allowing your overall worldview to become fuller and more nuanced.
Learn to Become Independent
Moving is always an act of self-discovery in one way or another. If you’ve never lived on your own before, moving to a new city where you don’t know many people (if anyone at all) can be intimidating. But it can also be motivating.
Moving someplace where your support system is limited is a good way of testing your limits and pushing yourself to become more independent. It can help you learn ingenuity and accountability, leaving you with a greater sense of empowerment when all is said and done.
We all love to look good when hanging out with friends or having a date with boo. This also applies to what we wear for travel or our travel clothes. I love to travel as much as I get the chance to. When picking travel clothes for women, it is all about style, comfort, and lightness.
So, in this post, I will be sharing my 12 best travel clothes for women in 2021. Some of these travel outfits you may already own in your closet. However, you can shop for some of these must-have travel clothes to make you look stylish while on vacation. I will share great travel clothes options of airport outfits, beach vacation clothes as well as basic loungewear.
Matching sets
One of the 12 best travel clothes for women I would recommend are matching sets. Matching sets are very easy to style. It is also a versatile piece of travel outfit you need right now.
You can wear your two-piece sets together or with other outfits. I love matching sets because you can wear them in different ways. So, if you need an easy outfit that is versatile for travel, a matching set is a great option.
I love matching skirt sets a lot. Also, for a summer vacation, I would recommend you shop for matching sets with floral prints. This sets the holiday mood. Zaful has some of the best yet affordable matching set options you can buy. Click here to shop a matching skirt set from Zaful.
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Basic t-shirts
Another travel outfit you need is a basic t-shirt. A basic t-shirt is easy to style. You can wear your basic t-shirt with a pair of shorts or pants. Also, you can wear basic t-shirts as loungewear at your hotel or stay and for a casual outing exploring a new city.
There are several options of basic t-shirt you can shop for. You can opt for a graphic, statement, or plain white t-shirt. Also, you can shop for an oversize basic t-shirt as simple nightwear on your vacation. Everything5pounds offers some great options of basic t-shirt you can shop for. You can also get a pack of 3 basic tops from Everything5pounds for just 5 pounds. Click here to shop a 3-set basic t-shirt for just 5 pounds.
P.S. All items on Everything5pounds sell out fast. So, I would recommend you shop for what you need as you find it on their website. They offer free shipping to anywhere in the UK.
Rompers
Rompers are another stylish travel clothes you need to pack. They are also a versatile piece you need. For travel, I would recommend packing clothes you can style and get as much use of. I love to travel light. So, I always pack clothes that are versatile like rompers.
There are so many ways you can wear your romper. You can dress it down with sandals or espadrilles for out shopping in the local market. Also, you can dress it up with heels for a beach vacation party. Rompers are one of my best beach vacation clothes for travel. You can also click here to read my post on other clothes you can wear to the beach.
Chicme fashion brand is my go-to plug for stylish rompers. You can also get a great style of jumpsuits from this brand. Click here to shop Rompers from Chicme.
Travel dress
One practical travel clothes for women to pack is a travel dress or simply put a dress. If you need clothes that you can easily wear for travel, opt for a dress.
You can wear a dress to go eat in a restaurant, to stroll or to the beach. For a summer vacation, I would recommend a white dress or a floral dress. You can opt for a maxi dress or a mini dress. However, I love a maxi dress for travel. You can wear a maxi dress as beachwear or casual wear. Plus, they are great for Instagram shots.
You can shop for Maxi dress options from Chicme. Click here to shop stylish maxi dresses from Chicme.
Bikini sets
My travel journey is incomplete without a trip to the beach. So, a bikini set is a must beach vacation outfit to pack. You need a bikini set for a stroll on the beach or to swim in the pool.
Zaful is one of the best places to buy bikini sets that are good and cheap too. You can a stylish bikini set for as low as $9.99.
You can choose to wear your bikini sets alone on the beach. Also, you can style your bikini sets with button-up shirts or bikini coverups too. So, for your next trip, add bikini sets to the list of vacation clothes for women you need. Click here for the latest swimsuits for women to shop for your next trip.
Lounge wear sets
There are days on vacation when all you want to do is the lounge. Sometimes, you may have to stay in for some days to lose the jet lag. So, you need a good set of loungewear clothes for women.
Loungewear is one of the best travel clothes for women to pack for their vacation. Any basic outfit can serve you well for lounging. However, you can choose to lounge in style.
A loungewear set is a great option for a Lazy day on your travel. I love a good lounge crop top and jogger set for my travel outfit. This you can wear as together or style with other outfits you packed. You can wear a loungewear set for casual outings, as a great option of what to wear to the airport or for running errands.
Chicme is my go-to brand to shop for stylish loungewear sets. Shop for chic loungewear sets from Chicme. For an extra 15% off your order on all categories, use Chicme fashion discount: ANCM15.
Beach Coverups
A Beach coverup is a beach accessory you need right now. This is perfect for those of us who love to have more coverage in bikini sets. Also, you can wear beach coverups to add more style to your bikini sets.
However, if you do well in your bikini sets, beach coverups are optional for you. I love the added style that beach coverups add to your swimwear. You can shop for stylish beach coverups from Zaful. There offer is an assortment of stylish options you’d love.
Loose fitting pants
One thing that I look for in my travel clothes is comfort. So, I shop for more comfy and breezy clothes for my travel. Loose-fitting or wide-leg pants are must-have travel clothes for women in 2021. This is super stylish and comfortable.
Wide-leg pants are also versatile too. You can style it for hiking, as beachwear, or for shopping at a local market. Also, you can wear your wide-leg pants with bodysuits, tank tops, or a basic t-shirt.
All you need to do is to pay attention to proportions. If your basic t-shirt is boxy, you can tie it into a knot to make it fitted with your wide-leg pants. You can also click here to read my post on style hacks you need to know.
Denim pants
When packing for travel, you need to pack practical outfits too. One of such practical travel outfits you need in 2021 is a pair of denim pants. Denim pants are versatile clothes for women to own.
There are several ways you can style denim pants for use. Also, I love denim pants as you can wear them on repeat with a little wash. For a 2-day trip, I can pack just a pair of denim pants, and I am good.
Leggings
Another of the 12 best travel clothes for women you need is a pair of leggings. Leggings are the comfiest travel outfits you need right now. Also, it is a versatile outfit for women.
You can wear leggings as loungewear, run errands, do morning exercise, or casual outings. If you have hiking planned for your trip, you need a pair of leggings too. You can wear leggings with a basic t-shirt, blouses, tank tops or crop tops, etc. So, if you need versatile travel clothes for women, shop for some leggings.
Everything 5 pounds UK is one of the best places to shop for a great pair of leggings. Click here to shop for a pair of leggings.
Sneakers
I love flat shoes for travel. I can’t imagine packing for my trip without a pair of sneakers. Accessories like sneakers make dressing up so easy. You can wear a pair of sneakers everywhere.
You can wear sneakers as part of your workout outfit or for sightseeing on your travel. I love to wear sneakers with dresses on my travel. This trend is evergreen for me. Everything5pounds offers great sneakers for as low as 5 pounds. Plus you get to enjoy free shipping if you’re in the UK. Click here to shop a pair of Dad sneakers for your travel.
Travel sandals/ Espadrilles
Another accessory you need for travel is a pair of sandals or espadrilles. These pairs of shoes are very comfortable and versatile. I love a pair of espadrilles as summer must-have shoes. You can wear it to the beach or for just sightseeing.
Don’t forget to pack a pair of slides for lounging too. Other accessories you need for travel is tote bags & shoulder bags. Personally, I love to travel with tote bags. This is because they are practical bags that can carry a lot of stuff for you. It is one of my best that goes well with my 12 best travel clothes for women.
A tote bag is perfect for shopping. So, if you love to pick up stuff for your family and friends, you would love tote bags. This bag makes shopping so easy. You can shop for medium size tote bags for travel. A great place to shop for tote bags for travel is Everything5pounds. I love their great option and details on the bags.
Many of us would love to explore the world as much as we can. But most of us can’t really travel. One reason is the cost of travel post-pandemic or internationally is expensive. Staycation is a great option to explore in place of travel. So, here are 12 best staycation ideas you need when you can’t travel. What can I do on a staycation? How can I do a cheap staycation? This post will give you great options staycation ideas you can try out. Here are the 12 best staycation ideas you need when you can’t travel.
Go on tour of your locality.
How can you make your staycation fun? One of the staycations ideas to explore is to go on a tour of your locality. Since I moved to a new city, my life has been a triangle. (Work, church, home).
Life can get so busy that you will not know about the hidden gems in your area. Go out and explore new places in your area. You can visit a museum, go to the beach for a day out or try new skills.
You can also opt to learn art skills or cooking skills to have fun. So, if you need a fun and cheap staycation idea, play tourist in your area.
Hang out at a Local park
Another of the 12 best staycation ideas you can do is to visit a local park. Parks are a cheap staycation option you can visit to spend time alone or with your loved ones.
There are so many fun things you can do at the park. You can host a get-together, play games or have a chilled picnic. I love to visit parks as it is an easy way on how you can make a staycation like a vacation.
You can look out for fun parks in your local and have a fun day chilling and relaxing.
Have a picnic at home
Who says you need to go out to have a picnic? Get creative with your staycation ideas by having a picnic at home. You can host a small picnic in your yard or in your sitting room.
The idea is to make your staycation fun. You can choose to invite friends or have a chilled time. Just enjoy a time out eating and merry.
Weekend getaway at a Vacation rental
If you’d prefer a change of scenery with a feel of home, go on a weekend getaway in a vacation rental. There are so many local Airbnb tailored your locale available. You can book a weekend staycation at an Airbnb.
I recently had a staycation at an Airbnb vacation home and I loved it. You can plan to visit other places in your city close to Airbnb. Another of the 12 best staycation ideas is to book a stay at an hotel. Hotels will give a feel of different scenery. Click here to book hotels, apartments or guest houses for your staycation.
You can plan to go to the beach or an eat-in restaurant to spice up your staycation. Also, some Vacation rentals provide kitchen facilities to cook your own food too. You can shop from your market to cook and have a chilled day seeing a movie.
Also, you can opt for beach houses so can easily stroll to the beach from your rental home. It is quite relaxing waking up to a beach view and soothing water splash against its bed of the beach. If you opt for a beach house, don’t forget to pack for the beach too. You can click here to read my post on what to wear to the beach.
Visit an art gallery
Another of the 12 best staycation ideas to do is to visit an art gallery. Art galleries are surprisingly the cheapest places to explore and have a fun day out. So, if you are an art lover or like me who just love its beauty. ( no strings attached, lol). Yes, you can go on a staycation to an art gallery in your area.
You can search for art galleries around your locale on google. Also, your search by reading travel blogs in your local area. Art galleries are free to access. So, if you are looking for a cheap or free staycation idea, visit an art gallery.
Dine in restuarant
Another staycation idea you need to try out is to dine in a restaurant. If you’re looking for how to make your staycation feel like a vacation, go out to eat.
You can go out to a nice restaurant in your area with your boo or friends. A simple idea is to opt for intercontinental dishes in place of your locale dishes. You can choose to eat Chinese or Italian dishes while in your area. This makes you feel like you are on a vacation in those countries while staycationing in your locale. Isn’t that fun?
Have a spa day
Most people travel the world and plan for a spa or massage session while at it. This is a great option of the 12 best staycation ideas to do when you can’t travel.
Book a spa session for a day and just relax. This self-care session can be so rewarding. You get to relax while having a fun staycation.
You can have the spa sessions as a me-time or with your friends. Also, you go for a massage too. A full-body massage will do you so much good. I love massages a lot. It is super relaxing to my nerves. You get to sleep well too.
Everyone needs a good spa or massage session once in a while. It is a good reward for your hard work and a great option for a staycation idea.
See a movie
This staycation idea I do every other day. After a stressful week or a day, I always opt for a relaxing movie. Mostly comedies or soaps or foreign movies. I don’t like horror or action movies when I need to unwind. This I do mostly on Netflix.
You can choose to Netflix and chill at home. To make it fun, you can pull down your curtains or blinds, add popcorn and watch it with your friends and family. It is so much fun to laugh with someone while seeing a movie.
Another option is to go to a cinema instead. This is great if you need a change of environment. Some of us have not gone on dates since the pandemic hit. Go on dates just to see the movies. It is a fun staycation idea you can do at home or go out to enjoy.
Enjoy a concert
All my music lovers will like this staycation idea. You can go out to enjoy a live performance or concert of your favorite musicians.
This can be fun unlike listening from your mobile devices or home theatre. You can evening dress for the occasion. Enjoy a night out just dancing and having fun at a musical concert.
Go on a day trip
I love to experience new places. But since we can’t really travel as much, you can choose to go on a day trip. You can go on a day trip to another city or to simply a relative or friend’s place.
It feels just like traveling too. However, for a day trip, you need not pack much. All you need is your skincare product, make-up, a few clothes, and essentials. You can read my post on what to pack or a packing list for travel.
So, if you are looking for a travel alternative or what to do when you can’t travel, opt for a staycation. Any of these 12 best staycation ideas are perfect to make your staycation fun.
Lagos is a hub for tourism, fun, food, and nightlife to remember. Since I moved to Lagos, I have been exploring as many places as I can. There are so many free things to do in Lagos Nigeria. I am amazed at how many places in Lagos you can explore for free.
In as much as there are free places, Lagos has some fun paid places too to visit on a budget. One of my best places so far is the Lagos beaches. My favorite is Lekki Leisure Lake. You can read my post on Lekki Leisure Lake. This beach is not free to access though.
The free things you can explore in Lagos are fun too. So, I will be sharing my 9 best free things to do in Lagos. These places are perfect if you need fun things to do on a budget in Lagos state. Also, these places are both on the mainland and on Lagos island. However, if you’re on Lagos island, you can read my post on the 10 best places to visit in Lekki.
Bogobiri House
Bogobiri house is a fun place in Lagos you need to know. It is also a free place to visit. There are so many fun things you can do. You can go sightseeing at the art gallery. Also, you can treat yourself to a hearty meal at the bogobiri house bamboo restaurant.
You can also choose to lodge in their rooms. They offer an array of dishes from local dishes like Afam, and banga soup straight from their Orisirishi kitchen. So, if you’re looking need a place for a nice breakfast meal, bogobiri house is the place to be.
You can also shop for souvenirs for yourself at this place. This you can get at just beside Orishirishi kitchen or at the reception of Bamboo restaurant.
How do I get to Bogobiri House?
The next thing is how can you get to bogobiri’s house. It is located at 9 Maitama Sule St, Ikoyi, Lagos. I normally just take a bike from Onikan to Bogobiri’s house. However, you can take a bus going to Awolowo road and stop at Raymond Njoku street. Bogobiri House is just a short distance from the street.
What kind of breakfast is served at Bogobiri House?
Bogobiri house has so many options of breakfast meals you can choose from. You can opt for as low as yam and omelet or other intercontinental options too.
You can also get different options of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. I love the non-alcoholic options. ( for obvious reasons though).
Visit Lagos parks (Laspark).
Another free and Fun thing to do in Lagos is to visit any Lagos parks. There are so many parks in Lagos you can explore. However, for the purpose of this post, I will talk only about free parks. During the pandemic, most of these parks were restricted. So, are parks open in Lagos now? Yes, they are. Most of these parks are now open for use.
MuriOkunola Park
Muriokunola park formerly known as the cloverleaf park is another place to visit in Lagos for free. It is one of the best parks in Lagos to visit.
Muriokunola is located close to the Law school bus stop. There are so many fun things you can do in this park. You can have a picnic, host a wedding party, or birthday shoot at this park. Most parks in Lagos do not charge to take pictures with phones. However, you need to pay a fee to take pictures with professional cameras. Parks are one of the best places to get married on a budget. You can click here to read my post and other ideas to plan the best frugal (Cheap) wedding.
Other Lagos parks that you can access for free are Ndubuisi Kanu park and JJT park. These parks are located at Ikeja beside the Lagos state secretariat, a little distance from the famous ShopRite mall. I love these parks because they offer free WIFI especially JJT park. You can also visit these parks for your pre-wedding shoots, or to host a party or picnic.
University of Suya
One street food in Nigeria that you can get anywhere is Suya. Suya is mostly sold at Night. However, there are some places in Lagos where you can get Suya during the day. One of such place is the Oniru private beach. This private beach in Lagos offers a lot of finger foods inclusive of Suya.
There are so many places you can get Suya in Lagos. This is because it is sold just by the street side. University of Suya at Ikeja, Allen bus stop is one the best Suya I have ever tried.
This place opens in the evening. They offer an array of Suya options from beef, gizzard, and Special Suya. I love the special Suya because this is more like steamed options instead of the usual roasted Suya. Click below to Watch my vlog on the University of Suya.
New Afrika Shrine/ Fela Shrine
Fela Shrine is another fun place to visit in Lagos for free. This shrine is known as the New Afrika shrine. In this place the yearly celebration takes place. Hosted Yearly by his children. Aside from the Felabration, you can visit the shrine just to enjoy good music and eat finger foods.
However, I would not recommend this place for Kids. This is because most Lout lounge around this place to smoke. Although, the no smoking sign is bolding placed at the Fela shrine. I enjoyed my visit dancing to Fela’s music. ( Actually I am not really a fan of Highlife music, but my dad loves his songs). You can visit on Thursday night for free shows with Femi Kuti.
Nike Art Gallery
Do you love arts and crafts? If you do, you will get to see a lot of them at the Nike art gallery. Nike art gallery is a four-story building full of arts and crafts. I love this place a lot. On my visit, I could get really enjoyed the arts. There are so many paintings and artworks from the ground floor to the top floor.
Another thing I love is the craft furniture. Some of this furniture is made from wood, and recycled rubber tires and metals. You can shop for furniture for hotels or resorts from the Nike art gallery. Also, if you can afford it, you can get crafty furniture for your home too. Nike art gallery is free to access. You can walk from 8 am and the closing time is 6 pm.
National Museum
Another of the best free things to do in Lagos Nigeria is to visit the National museum. I can bet all the money in a bank account that you never knew Nigeria has a national museum. This museum is at onikan, close to Onikan city mall.
National Museum is also free to access. However, most bloggers who have visited the state are not allowed to take pictures or videos at the museum. You are allowed to take pictures in the compound of the museum. There are some art and crafts scattered around the building.
Okay guys, let’s get to why I couldn’t have access to this national museum. I just found out about this museum before the lockdown. So, I was excited to visit after the lockdown. I have tried thrice to visit this museum but was told that their staff is at home. Only their bosses are allowed in. Hopefully, when we all get vaccinated or Miss Rona leaves, I will visit and definitely share my experience.
Lekki Art and Craft market
Lekki arts and craft is another of the 9 best free places to visit in Lagos. This place is a market for arts and crafts items located at Elegushi road. Lekki arts and crafts are not easy to locate. However, you can ask the traders to direct you to the arts and craft market.
Lekki arts and craft market have so many beautiful items from fashion clothes, and bags, to crafty items like sculpted chess boards, crafty furniture, and paintings too. The traders are the Lekki arts and craft market are very friendly. So, if you are not ready to shop, you can get their business cards.
Also, you can enjoy local dishes from the bukka at this market. I enjoyed a hearty meal from this market. You can also shop from the Lekki arts and crafts market from your home. All you need to do is order to get the contact of the seller and get your orders delivered to you.
Mini Bag delivered from Lekki arts and Craft market
Feel free to comment on other free things to do in Lagos Nigeria to do. I would love to check them out.
Okun-Ajah Lagos is a hub for so many popular beaches in Lagos. So many of these beaches are affordable while some are private beach resorts that are quite pricey. One such private beach in Lagos that is affordable is the Atican beach Lagos. It is such a beautiful place.
Atican beach is just beside Laguna beach Lagos. Compared to Laguna beach resort, it is just a little more expensive. You can read my post about Laguna beach club, click here. Also, it is bigger and has so many things you can engage in. So, if you need a private beach that is so much fun, opt for Atican beach resort. Here is all you need to know before visiting the Atican beach resort on your next beach vacation.
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Location and Entry fee
Atican beach is an affordable private beach in Lagos located at Okun-Ajah community Lagos. How to get to Atican beach is quite easy? If you get to Ajah bus stop, take another bus going to Adesanya bus stop. Then take a bike to Atican beach Lagos.
How much is entrance fee at Atican beach Lagos?
The gate fee at Atican beach is 2000 naira per person. This is just your entrance fee. There is no extra perks from your entry fee. You also need a need mask for entry. However, this is not a compulsory requirement for entry. You can wash your hands at the entrance. They provided water and soap for use outside the entrance. So, if you’re worried about their covid-19, ensure you adhere to the guidelines. Stay safe out there.
Can you take food to Atican beach Lagos?
Yes, you can take your food into Atican beach. This I had to confirm from the security personnel at the entrance. However, you can get food at the beach resort. There are so many businesses offering different types of foods like small chops, grilled fish, berbecue chicken etc.
Also, you can treat yourself to a drink at the coconut bar. I love the coconut drink a lot. It cost just 1000 naira. You can take the drink and eat its fruit inside.
There are so many fun things to do at Atican beach Lagos. The resort has so many vendors and businesses in the beach area. As stated earlier, you can get food for yourself at the beach. Also, you can bring your own food to the beach. The below are fun things you can do at the beach.
Horse Riding
I was so overwhelmed by the horse riders constantly coming to ask if I wanted a ride. Plus its not free. So, if you want to enjoy a horse ride, you can take a horse ride the beach. I didn’t ride a horse so I can’t say the cost. However, you can take pictures with the horse for 500 naira.
You can ride the horse or treat your kids to a fun horse ride at the beach.
Snooker board games
Another fun thing you can do at this beach is to engage in snooker game. This is game I have never tried out. However, if this is your thing, opt for a game of snooker.
Engage your kids with fun activities
Atican beach is one of the best private beaches to go with your family. This is because there are fun activities your kids can engage in. They engage in a joy ride, bouncing castle, and other fun games. One of such business in the beach where your kids can have fun is the humming bee. They offer so many fun activities for your kids from 1500naira.
So, if you need a place to have fun with your kids and your partner, opt for Atican beach.
Have a beach party
Atican beach gets more fun as it gates late in the evening. We were entertained by their in-house DJ as well as a band on my visit. This musical band sings for anyone at the beach that needs their services.
You can have a beach party with your friends and family. Also, you can have a picnic with your family. Most people that had a party got the beach chairs. The beach chairs are rented for a fee. So, If you need beach benches at thus beach, you can rent it for fee.
Personally, I prefer Laguna beach club to Atican because their beach chairs are free to use. Another Lagos beach that offers free beach benches is Lekki leisure lake. Click here to read about all you need to know to visit Lekki Leisure beach Lagos.
Shop for you and your family
You can also shop for souvenirs for yourself and your family at Atican beach resort. If you need beachwear or accessories for the beach, you can shop at Atican beach. Also, you can shop for Arts and crafts like wood crafts, crafted chess boards, or ankara accessories like necklaces or bangles, etc.
So, if you need an impromptu beachwear, bikini sets or coverups, you can get this at the beach. Also, if you love to collect things as you go vacation for your friends and family, you can shop souvenirs at this beach.
FAQ on Atican beach Lagos
What is the opening hours for Atican beach Lagos? Atican beach is opened to entry 24hours a day, every day in the week inclusive of public holidays.
Can I spend the night at Atican beach? Yes you. Atican beach resort has its own hotel. You can spend the night there. If you need a budget friendly beach destination for honey moon.
How much does it cost to lodge at Atican beach Lagos? Below are the Atican beach price list for lodges.
