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The Vernacular Architecture of the Hidden Ancient Irefin Palace, Ibadan, SW Nigeria
Ingenuity and wisdom, speaks the creative works of art which were wrought by the aged hands of our ancestors. These can be seen in the way they designed and built their houses and palaces in the days of old. These relics lie strewn across our fast growing cities in Nigeria; we walk and drive past…
Charming Natural Beaches in Okposo Village, Akwa Ibom State: #UnveilmyNaija Post 03
Sunset at the natural beach in my village- Okposo village, Ibeno local government area, Akwa Ibom State. –Christopher Tom, from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Christopher Tom from Okposo Village, Akwa Ibom State in south-south Nigeria decided to share some lovely photos he took when he visited his village recently. It is amazing to see some…
River Crossing near Wamba Village: #UnveilmyNaija Post 01
Villagers crossing a knee-deep river in Wamba, my local government area, Nassarawa State. –Musa Danjuma, from Nassarawa State, Nigeria. Thanks to Musa Danjuma, an indigene of Nassarawa State in north-central Nigeria for sending us this beautiful picture of locals crossing a river high in the rugged mountains of Wamba area. This is the first entry…
Tell the World About Your Nigerian Hometown! #Unveilmynaija
Having explored the nooks and crannies of Nigeria for over a decade, discovering and telling stories about the wealth of natural and cultural touristic potentials this country is endowed with, we have come to realize that we cannot tell this story alone. Beyond this, we even realized that we cannot tell the stories better…
Favorite Delicacies of the Nigerian Traveller
The Nigerian traveller is always on the move, ready to take the next bus or flight to his destination as quickly as possible. Little wonder why Nigerians love food that’s easy to make and packs enough calories to get them through a busy day. Here is a list of delicacies the Nigerian traveller just can’t…
See Photos of Naijatreks’ recent trip to Ibadan- ‘The City of Brown Roofs’
The day started on a low note. The parking lot in Victoria island, Lagos, where we had hoped to leave our cars while we take off to Ibadan in the tour bus wouldn’t open till 9AM that morning. We had to find a way to have all vehicles parked and secured. Second, some of our…
5 Best Hangout Spots in Lagos
Looking for a place to party, or just relax? Lagos has numerous hangout spots perfect for some time out and whether you’re into the high-life or would rather sit down to have coffee with a friend, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this bright and beautiful city. Visit Lagos and spend some time in…
We visited the Legendary Aso-Oke Weavers of Iseyin, Oyo, Nigeria
You visit any Nigerian wedding party, and you see the ladies clad in colorful, elegant hand-loomed head ties and wrappers, and the men in Agbada (gowns) and fila (hats) made with the same fabric, and you wonder in amazement at the dexterity wrought by the hands that crafted these fabrics. The fabrics are popularly…
Looking For Some Romance, Excitement and Hot Valentine Deals? Explore Calabar!
What some call the tourist’s paradise, Calabar is a little city surrounded by hills and plateaus. The streets of Calabar are serene and tidy, like you would expect in a 21st century city and the people are shielded from the worries of the ‘external world’ by the acres of green land that surround it. With…
Oke Ado Mountain- A Photographer’s Delight
Ado Awaye, a quaint little town in Oyo State is a throwback to the earlier times of Nigeria. Looking at some places around town, you may think you have arrived at a Nollywood set which is characteristic of many villages in Nigeria. You see goats sauntering lazily around, displaying their sure-footed nature as they climb…