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    Navigating your way through the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market

    July 27, 2020 /

    Also known as Jakande Market, the Lekki Arts & Crafts Markets is the ideal open air market in Lagos. Anything and everything can be found at this market: Kitchen essentials Furniture Jewellery Art All at very affordable prices (after heavy negotiation of course). Shopping in the first stall – definitely…

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Ipinmi Akinkugbe

A travel enthusiast, always looking for the next adventure. I love new places, cultures and adventure. I have a passion for travel and I love sharing my experiences. Stay tuned for travel adventures, tips, guides and loads of travel inspiration!

 

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Mojitos anyone 😁? ⁣ ⁣ I named this one Havana Dreaming 🥰(haven’t been to Cuba yet and I can’t wait to go!) ⁣ ⁣ 🥂 here’s to a great August! ⁣ ⁣ If you could be sipping on a cocktail anywhere in the world now, where would you choose?
✨How was your July?✨⁣ ⁣ Mine went a little like this:⁣  ⁣ I got really into podcasts! 😁⁣ Here are a few of my faves:⁣  ⁣ - Amateur Traveller: any travel destination you could think of is discussion on this podcast. ⁣  ⁣ - @dailyadvicepod : gives daily 1 minute advice from different people around the world. ⁣  ⁣ - Unfiltered: Has everything from lifestyle to relationships to business to faith!⁣  ⁣ I got “The Business of Content Creation” Guide 🥳 from @spiritedpursuit, I’m still going through it, but it’s really amazing so far.⁣  ⁣ I was in @black.kintsugi working with brands for nano and micro influencers workshop in June but I’m writing it for what I did in July because I learnt sooo much and I’m still referring to the notes I made from it. ⁣ ⁣ I revamped my blog (writing a few blog posts for you guys ☺️) ⁣  ⁣ If you are a podcast person do you have any recommendations?? ⁣ ⁣ Also, tell me how was your July??
✨Staying motivated✨⁣ ⁣ This wasn’t going to be today’s post but it’s something I do often and it seems to be working for me. ⁣ ⁣ I’m not always motivated to sit down and plan Instagram posts and captions, or blog posts but when I am, I make sure to batch create. ⁣ ⁣ That way, I make up for the days I may be unmotivated. ⁣ ⁣ If this is you and you also find yourself struggling to stay motivated 24/7 cut yourself some slack, you’re doing amazing. ⁣ ⁣ Try and remember why you started and your end goal and trust me it’ll all be worth it. 💓💓
“Do you have a bucket list?”⁣ ⁣ I haven’t always had a bucket list but in the last few months I’ve created one and add to it everyday. There’s always something new I find to add to the list. Just a few of the things on my list: ⁣ ⁣ * See the Northern Lights in Iceland 🧊 ⁣ * Visit all the 7 wonders of the world 🗺 ⁣ * Volcano hiking in Guatemala 🌋 ⁣ * Hug a Koala 🐨 in Australia ⁣ * Skydive 🪂 ⁣ * White water raft in Victoria Falls ⁣ ⁣ The list is endless!⁣  ⁣ A bucket list isn’t meant to limit your experiences – but expand it ✨⁣  ⁣ Do you have a bucket list? If you do, what’s on it?? I’m looking to expand my list! Have you done any of the things I mentioned?
✨Domestic travel in Lagos✨ ⁣ ✨SAVE✨⁣ ⁣ With domestic travel on the rise I wanted to give create a list of things you can do to help keep your wanderlust alive 😅 for anyone living in Lagos or planning to visit Lagos in the future. ⁣ ⁣ This is not a comprehensive list, so there are many more things to be done and seen in the area of History, Culture & Adventure in Lagos. ⁣ While you’re planning remember to do your research to make sure the places you’ve planned to go are open. Don’t forget to wear a mask and stay safe! 💓 ⁣ Let me know if this was helpful 🥰 and comment if you know anymore places to see for history or cultural immersion and adventurous activities or 👇🏾
*Tips for shopping at the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market* ✨SAVE✨⁣  ⁣ So this day I decided to go to the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market, before going I told myself I wasn’t going to *buy at the first stall I got to and I would go round to find the best bargain*, I also had a budget for how much I wanted to spend.⁣  ⁣ Then I get to the first stall and break my first rule and buy a bag from the very first stall I see 🤦🏽‍♀️. I was so overwhelmed, there were so many things to buy and all at AMAZING prices. ⁣ ⁣ Then I went to the next stall (literally beside the first one) and all the bags were cheaper than the bag I had just bought! Disaster 😭if only I had just waited. This realisation made me wisen up and I was ready to bargain or as Nigerians say *price*.⁣  ⁣ I spoke the little Yoruba I knew, trying to haggle, bargain and joke with them and let the sellers know I was a Lagosian so they couldn’t take me for a ride. It worked a bit, my Yoruba only took me so far 😂 but it helped. ⁣  ⁣ When I finished shopping I left with 3 more items than I had budgeted for 🤭. ⁣ ⁣ I have put together a few tips for you to keep in mind whenever you decide to visit ✨.
This pandemic has shown me how things don’t go exactly the way we plan it. ⁣ ⁣ I mean in March I was planning trips to take and places to blog about and then suddenly I was confined to my home for 4 months. ⁣ ⁣ I really doubted myself and my creativity at the beginning, I knew I didn’t have enough content to post as often as I wanted to. ⁣ ⁣ But the things you expect to derail your journey are really the things that end up shaping you 💓. I have really seen how creative I can be even in the midst of uncertainty. ⁣ ⁣ What are some things you’ve realised about yourself during this pandemic?
“SAVING FOR TRAVEL”⁣ ⁣ Are you actually ready to take financial responsibility towards achieving your travel goals or are you just going to God with the whole thing 🤔?⁣ ⁣ I mean be honest, do you see yourself:⁣ ⁣ · Hitting the sales rack once some money hits your account?⁣ · Always eating out 😭?⁣ · Buying a new wig or weave every few months😖?⁣ · Waiting on your friends before you decide to travel? ⁣ · Spending your money on the new PS5? (😫 save your coins please!) · Spending money on the things you KNOW you don’t need? ⁣  ⁣ If you see yourself doing at least 1 of these things then you are not ready 😭!⁣  ⁣ I mean there’s nothing wrong with any of these (I have definitely fallen prey to shopping as soon as money rolls in, and if you know me you KNOW I like my food 😁) but if you want to really explore the world and travel as frequently as you want to without any financial constraints then you may need to re-prioritise. ⁣ ⁣ Get a travel account, either a separate account with your bank or with @piggybankng or @cowrywise (for people in Nigeria) and every month send a particular percentage of your income to it. ⁣ ⁣ When the time for a vacation comes around all you have to do is plan the vacation based on the amount in your travel account. ⁣ ⁣ Do you think you’ll be able to do any of these 🤞🏽? Or have you already started saving towards your travel goals?
✨Do you speak more than 1 language?✨⁣ ⁣ I speak English (pretty well, I hope 😂 🤷🏽‍♀️), my Yoruba is struggling 😂 but I’m trying (when people ask me if I speak Yoruba I always say “I understand quite well 😂”). But when it comes to other languages I just can’t seem to hang on long enough to properly learn. ⁣ ⁣ For years I really trieddd to learn French 😭. A couple years ago I went to a French language school for 2 months, never practiced and forgot all I learnt. Then I tried again earlier this year and that didn’t work out.⁣ ⁣ Then in April I watched Money Heist and had this sudden need to learn Spanish so, I signed up for Babbel and Duolingo and for about 2 weeks I was dedicated! But that also didn’t last long 😭. ⁣ ⁣ But today I’m going to give French another go and hopefully this time I am consistent 🤞🏽.⁣ ⁣ How about you? Do you speak more than 1 language? Lemme know in the comments👇🏾

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Mojitos anyone 😁? ⁣ ⁣ I named this one Havana Dreaming 🥰(haven’t been to Cuba yet and I can’t wait to go!) ⁣ ⁣ 🥂 here’s to a great August! ⁣ ⁣ If you could be sipping on a cocktail anywhere in the world now, where would you choose?
✨How was your July?✨⁣ ⁣ Mine went a little like this:⁣  ⁣ I got really into podcasts! 😁⁣ Here are a few of my faves:⁣  ⁣ - Amateur Traveller: any travel destination you could think of is discussion on this podcast. ⁣  ⁣ - @dailyadvicepod : gives daily 1 minute advice from different people around the world. ⁣  ⁣ - Unfiltered: Has everything from lifestyle to relationships to business to faith!⁣  ⁣ I got “The Business of Content Creation” Guide 🥳 from @spiritedpursuit, I’m still going through it, but it’s really amazing so far.⁣  ⁣ I was in @black.kintsugi working with brands for nano and micro influencers workshop in June but I’m writing it for what I did in July because I learnt sooo much and I’m still referring to the notes I made from it. ⁣ ⁣ I revamped my blog (writing a few blog posts for you guys ☺️) ⁣  ⁣ If you are a podcast person do you have any recommendations?? ⁣ ⁣ Also, tell me how was your July??
✨Staying motivated✨⁣ ⁣ This wasn’t going to be today’s post but it’s something I do often and it seems to be working for me. ⁣ ⁣ I’m not always motivated to sit down and plan Instagram posts and captions, or blog posts but when I am, I make sure to batch create. ⁣ ⁣ That way, I make up for the days I may be unmotivated. ⁣ ⁣ If this is you and you also find yourself struggling to stay motivated 24/7 cut yourself some slack, you’re doing amazing. ⁣ ⁣ Try and remember why you started and your end goal and trust me it’ll all be worth it. 💓💓
“Do you have a bucket list?”⁣ ⁣ I haven’t always had a bucket list but in the last few months I’ve created one and add to it everyday. There’s always something new I find to add to the list. Just a few of the things on my list: ⁣ ⁣ * See the Northern Lights in Iceland 🧊 ⁣ * Visit all the 7 wonders of the world 🗺 ⁣ * Volcano hiking in Guatemala 🌋 ⁣ * Hug a Koala 🐨 in Australia ⁣ * Skydive 🪂 ⁣ * White water raft in Victoria Falls ⁣ ⁣ The list is endless!⁣  ⁣ A bucket list isn’t meant to limit your experiences – but expand it ✨⁣  ⁣ Do you have a bucket list? If you do, what’s on it?? I’m looking to expand my list! Have you done any of the things I mentioned?
✨Domestic travel in Lagos✨ ⁣ ✨SAVE✨⁣ ⁣ With domestic travel on the rise I wanted to give create a list of things you can do to help keep your wanderlust alive 😅 for anyone living in Lagos or planning to visit Lagos in the future. ⁣ ⁣ This is not a comprehensive list, so there are many more things to be done and seen in the area of History, Culture & Adventure in Lagos. ⁣ While you’re planning remember to do your research to make sure the places you’ve planned to go are open. Don’t forget to wear a mask and stay safe! 💓 ⁣ Let me know if this was helpful 🥰 and comment if you know anymore places to see for history or cultural immersion and adventurous activities or 👇🏾
*Tips for shopping at the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market* ✨SAVE✨⁣  ⁣ So this day I decided to go to the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market, before going I told myself I wasn’t going to *buy at the first stall I got to and I would go round to find the best bargain*, I also had a budget for how much I wanted to spend.⁣  ⁣ Then I get to the first stall and break my first rule and buy a bag from the very first stall I see 🤦🏽‍♀️. I was so overwhelmed, there were so many things to buy and all at AMAZING prices. ⁣ ⁣ Then I went to the next stall (literally beside the first one) and all the bags were cheaper than the bag I had just bought! Disaster 😭if only I had just waited. This realisation made me wisen up and I was ready to bargain or as Nigerians say *price*.⁣  ⁣ I spoke the little Yoruba I knew, trying to haggle, bargain and joke with them and let the sellers know I was a Lagosian so they couldn’t take me for a ride. It worked a bit, my Yoruba only took me so far 😂 but it helped. ⁣  ⁣ When I finished shopping I left with 3 more items than I had budgeted for 🤭. ⁣ ⁣ I have put together a few tips for you to keep in mind whenever you decide to visit ✨.
This pandemic has shown me how things don’t go exactly the way we plan it. ⁣ ⁣ I mean in March I was planning trips to take and places to blog about and then suddenly I was confined to my home for 4 months. ⁣ ⁣ I really doubted myself and my creativity at the beginning, I knew I didn’t have enough content to post as often as I wanted to. ⁣ ⁣ But the things you expect to derail your journey are really the things that end up shaping you 💓. I have really seen how creative I can be even in the midst of uncertainty. ⁣ ⁣ What are some things you’ve realised about yourself during this pandemic?
“SAVING FOR TRAVEL”⁣ ⁣ Are you actually ready to take financial responsibility towards achieving your travel goals or are you just going to God with the whole thing 🤔?⁣ ⁣ I mean be honest, do you see yourself:⁣ ⁣ · Hitting the sales rack once some money hits your account?⁣ · Always eating out 😭?⁣ · Buying a new wig or weave every few months😖?⁣ · Waiting on your friends before you decide to travel? ⁣ · Spending your money on the new PS5? (😫 save your coins please!) · Spending money on the things you KNOW you don’t need? ⁣  ⁣ If you see yourself doing at least 1 of these things then you are not ready 😭!⁣  ⁣ I mean there’s nothing wrong with any of these (I have definitely fallen prey to shopping as soon as money rolls in, and if you know me you KNOW I like my food 😁) but if you want to really explore the world and travel as frequently as you want to without any financial constraints then you may need to re-prioritise. ⁣ ⁣ Get a travel account, either a separate account with your bank or with @piggybankng or @cowrywise (for people in Nigeria) and every month send a particular percentage of your income to it. ⁣ ⁣ When the time for a vacation comes around all you have to do is plan the vacation based on the amount in your travel account. ⁣ ⁣ Do you think you’ll be able to do any of these 🤞🏽? Or have you already started saving towards your travel goals?
✨Do you speak more than 1 language?✨⁣ ⁣ I speak English (pretty well, I hope 😂 🤷🏽‍♀️), my Yoruba is struggling 😂 but I’m trying (when people ask me if I speak Yoruba I always say “I understand quite well 😂”). But when it comes to other languages I just can’t seem to hang on long enough to properly learn. ⁣ ⁣ For years I really trieddd to learn French 😭. A couple years ago I went to a French language school for 2 months, never practiced and forgot all I learnt. Then I tried again earlier this year and that didn’t work out.⁣ ⁣ Then in April I watched Money Heist and had this sudden need to learn Spanish so, I signed up for Babbel and Duolingo and for about 2 weeks I was dedicated! But that also didn’t last long 😭. ⁣ ⁣ But today I’m going to give French another go and hopefully this time I am consistent 🤞🏽.⁣ ⁣ How about you? Do you speak more than 1 language? Lemme know in the comments👇🏾

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