Keji’s first holiday was a road trip from Abeokuta to Calabar. 1. Tell us about the very first holiday you remember taking. The very first holiday I remember vividly – I have two. The first one was to visit my grandmother on her farm. I must have been about 5 or 6. She was a…
Cross River is becoming one of my favourite places to visit. Here are some pictures from my recent trip there. I split the pictures from the trip into two posts so you don’t get photo-overload See the first part here. One of the public sitting rooms where you can chill (ha!ha!) in front of the…
Cross River is becoming one of my favourite places to visit. Here are some pictures from my recent trip there. I split the pictures from the trip into two posts so you don’t get photo-overload See the second part here. This is the bridge at Ikom. Underneath it flows the Cross River.
A room at Transcorp Hotel, Calabar Transcorp Hotel, Calabar which used to be known as Metropolitan Hotel is a 132-room hotel located in central Calabar. Thanks to its location, the hotel isn’t far from the airport and main points of interest like the Marina Resort. Checking in at Transcorp was relatively painless and the staff…
The National Museum, Calabar This may sound strange but I actually like going to museums. Yes, I know. I’m a real rock ‘n’ roll kind of gal. Since I like museums, before I even set foot in Calabar, I knew I wanted to check out those the city had. Last time I was there, I…
The Agbokim Waterfalls are in Etung, Cross River State. The drive to the Falls from Calabar takes about three and a half hours so you really have to want to go there to go there, if you know what I mean. The falls are about half-way between Calabar and Obudu Mountain Resort by road so…
Her Excellency Mrs Obioma Liyel-Imoke 1.Describe Calabar in 3 words. Warm, peaceful, homely. 2. What is your favourite thing to do in Calabar? I love driving around Calabar and experiencing the beauty and calmness of the city. 3. If you met someone new to Calabar, how would you suggest they spend a day in the…
Freddy’s restaurant has a warm vibe. Freddy’s restaurant is a small restaurant with a warm, comfortable vibe in Gomays Hotel, Calabar. Although the restaurant serves basics like burgers and salads, it is known for its Lebanese food. I went to Freddy’s with a group of friends
I had a great time on holiday in Calabar. Here are some pictures from that trip. I split the pictures from the trip into two posts so you don’t get photo-overload 🙂 You can see the first part here. Grilled fish and roasted plantain – a popular snack in Calabar.
I had a great time on holiday in Calabar. Here are some pictures from that trip. I split the pictures from the trip into two posts so you don’t get photo-overload 🙂 You can see the second part here. This sculpture of hands is at the park near the Calabar Museum and is associated with Calabar.