This is the story of how I climbed Mount Kenya - the second highest mountain in Africa, battled altitude sickness, broke all the limits I thought my body had, and experienced something that I will never forget.

Truly, many are mad, few are roaming, another few are climbing. 1. Preparing for a climb is hard work. I'll do a prep post soon. However, I didn't realise that my body was even capable of the difficulty it was about to face on Mt. Kenya. The mountain is 4,985m above sea level.

Money, money, money! Let's talk money. Have you ever saved money with a group of friends or strangers? You're not alone. Many people do this in Africa. But what do you call it?

This is a map of what people across Africa call their 'merry-go-round' savings circles!

A Thread. 1. Africa is a fascinating place, no lie. We've go so many cultures. There are also thousands of languages spoken on the continent and each one is beautiful and unique in its own ways. Here's a map that shows the most widely spoken languages in Africa -

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I want to share some 'secrets' about Rwanda. How can a country rise from a bloody past and become an emerging powerhouse in business, tourism, tech and environment...all in less than 25 years?

This is the story of why everyone deserves a FIELD TRIP to Rwanda! #Rwanda

A Thread. 1a. Rwanda is incredibly focused on Rwanda. It sounds like something that every country should do but the truth is many countries are more loyal to their greed or their corruption. So, after the Genocide of 1994, Rwanda buckled up and took the bull by the horns. Here's how...

My friends around the world, where are you?

Nigeria is one of the most fascinating countries ever. We are called the GIANT of Africa for good reason. But before you come, here are 15 Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Nigeria!

A Thread.

- funmioyatogun.com/2018/04/15-thi… 0. Nigeria is the only country of its kind on planet Earth. You can explore alone or reach out to a tour operator like @TVPAdventures to get the most authentic experience. Nigeria is also often misunderstood so here are answers to the most burning questions about visiting Naija!

In 2014 when I was 22 yrs, I got a fully - funded scholarship to study for a Master's Degree in the UK. I became one of the youngest ever @cheveningfco scholars out of Nigeria. This is everything you need to know about Chevening and how to go to grad school for free!

A Thread. 1. Chevening is now open and this year, there will be thousands of applications from Nigeria and hundreds of thousands from around the world. Before you throw in time and effort, you need to know more about what you can get and what they are looking for. chevening.org/nigeria

Going to the UK or US?

These are 10 things to note when applying for a high-stakes visa as a Nigerian. That would be a visa to the UK, US, etc. The decision to issue a visa is up to the immigration officer but these are first - hand tips to improve your chances.

A Thread. Nigeria is not the country with the highest US visa refusal rate. Shocking, right? Cuba has an 82% refusal rate (2016) while Nigeria has a 32% refusal rate (2015). So what are the 68% of Nigerian applicants who got visas doing right?

Let's see 10 things...

Something amazing is happening. I was live on @BBC & still cannot believe it. However, it is the progress of African tourism that is giving me shivers. I set out to make maps, share guides & build travel solutions via @TVPAdventures. But something else is happening.

[A Thread] 1. I know that Africans find it difficult to travel the continent because of three challenges: poor information, high travel costs and the hassle of putting together all the elements of a trip together. That's why people like @TVPAdventures because we are solving all 3!

Get in here, my fellow explorers. You won't believe the African country I am about to share with you. I climbed Mount Cameroon - the highest mount in its region and I have stories & photos to show for this wild adventure. If you love adventures, this one is for you!

[A Thread] 1. The story of how I visited Cameroon is quite interesting. I wanted to climb a major mountain so I started searching. Mount Kenya was in the works, I wasn't ready for Kilimanjaro and I couldn't find much info on Chappal Wadi. Then, I remembered Mount Cameroon!

I created a map showing ALL the African countries and which ones are easiest to visit from Nigeria! Visa reqs, flight access, etc were considered. The full post below gives more info about each country! Folks, I put my back into this one. I hope it helps you.

[A Thread] 1. Now you don't have to wonder about which countries have visa on arrival, which ones have e-visas and which ones will require a tedious application at the embassy. This map gives you a visual summary with all the details here - funmioyatogun.com/2018/05/africa…

Can you really go on a Daycation with only 20,000 Naira? Yes! I really want us to see the amazing opportunities we have to explore beautiful Africa. Guess what! Lagos is a great place to start!

Here are 10 Things to Do Around Lagos on a Budget (20k or less)!

#MyBudgetAfrica 1. UPBEAT Centre Day - This trampoline park is a hit for adults & children. See that boy feeling me in the photo? I was feeling myself too, no lie. The @UpbeatCentre has UPPED the game for family fun & fitness. There are several package options available.

Cost: from ₦2,500

This is the story of how to explore SIX of Nigeria's best tourism sites in 3 days for only ₦65,000! That's: Idanre Hills, Erin Ijesha Waterfalls, Ikogosi Warmsprings, Ooni's Palace - Ife, Oranmiyan's Staff & Moremi Statue. It's the roadtrip of a lifetime!

[A Thread] 1. When I set out to make Nigerian adventures fun and affordable, it was ambitious. I started with single destinations but then I thought...if we travel all the way to Western Nigeria, why can't we just kill 6 birds with 1 stone? And thus the BEST OF THE WEST tour was born!

If you had only ₦150k or less to travel to paradise, where would you go? I found a country that offers coconuts, massages, culture & a luxury beach resort! These are all the details on how to spoil yourself in Benin Republic on a BUDGET.

My Africa is Amazing! 😍

[A Thread] 1. Benin Republic is the underrated country that offers Sunshine, the ocean, clean beaches, resorts to spoil yourself, a rich history and the friendliest people on this side of Africa. Guess what! Because it is close to us, you can SAVE a lot of money and still be blown away!

My people! This is how I planned a semi-luxurious, 3-day weekend at a resort in Lagos for 50,000 Naira. Oh, and I still have change. I've detailed how much I spent on everything and tips on what to do to spoil yourself on a budget. Naija like never before.

[A Thread] 1. I was quite sick last week and needed to escape on a tight budget. So I found a place that was close enough to be affordable but far enough to be a getaway.

Location? Epe, Lagos.

Epe is at the end of Lagos and I can't believe how we've missed this place for so long.

Folks, get this! There are only TWO suspended lakes in the world and one of them is in Nigeria 😍 Yesterday, I went hiking there and you know if I see something good, I will share it with you.

This is ''A Hiker’s Guide to Oke Ado Awaye & Iyake Lake — Nigeria.'

[A Thread] 1. What's the hype?

What’s the hype about this mountain? Iyake lake on Oke Ado Awaye is one of only two recognized suspended lakes in the world. A suspended lake is described as a lake found on top of a mountain. What a rare wonder.

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