TRY THESE 6

Happy Monday Dears!

I woke up really excited this morning and decided to do something a little different. I’m advertising! Reason? I want you all to consider before you totally fold your arms, give up and say “I’ll just sit at home, cook rice and chicken to eat this holiday. There’s nothing else to do”.

Snap out of that dour mindset this second! You still have a chance to plan something nice for yourself, something simple, but fun. PUT SOME FUN BACK IN YOUR LIFE! You only have this one life to live, LIVE IT!!  Check out the options below:

1.       FREEDOM PARK, LAGOS.

This one I can personally recommend. I’ve been there a few times and it’s something to remember. Take a trip down history lane, find out why it’s called ‘Freedom Park’ . You’ll be surprised at the amount of information; things you don’t know about the history of Lagos; those who took advantage and those who fought for the advantage. Visit the different sections, eat all types of food (there are outlets for Vegetarians too! Just in case you are or you’re on a diet this holiday season). The park is beautiful and there are different lounges. I don’t want to give out everything, here are a few pics to get you interested.

Google it, visit the website, confirm for yourself, you won’t be disappointed.

2.       LEKKI CONSERVATION CENTER, LAGOS.

I don’t know if you’ve heard me say it before, but I’m a lover of nature. I mean, I take pictures of full moons when I see them (I actually have a picture of The Super Moon on my phone! You know, that one  we were all supposed to look out for?...I was thrilled to snap it! Doubt me? Ask me for it when you see me). As I was saying, nature is beautiful, God is the Greatest Artist that there ever was. That’s why I love when nature is beautifully preserved like this place is. If you want a place to just stroll, relax, picnic, have down-time with your loved one(s), then visit this place this holiday season. Here are some pics to whet your appetite.

Google it for more information.

3.       BADAGRY BEACH, LAGOS

This one too I can personally recommend. As a lover of nature, a lovely beach is ALWAYS spot on. The atmosphere is relaxing enough without adding any extra to it. For those who live in Lagos, I know Badagry is a little away from main town and you’re now wondering “why do I have to go ALL THAT WAY just for baech-experience?” But it’s not just about visiting a beach, it’s about literally walking in history. Let me explain; There’s an excursion package which includes taking a comfortable ferry across a river to a place called ‘POINT OF NO RETURN’,

Walking down the former slave route (seeing things, artifacts, evidence of man’s cruelty to man) to finally alight on an untouched beautiful white-sand beach, staring at the amazing blue sea (no kidding, it’s VERY BLUE). It’s something everyone needs to see, you need to have this experience. I implore you, visit these places in Badagry: the beach and the excursion sites. Plan it, you’ll be happy you did.     I’m not making this up, I’ve been there, walked this path. My only regret is that I didn’t have a camera on me at the time to snap pictures. I was so overwhelmed by it all and awed by my surrounding to do anything else.

Do more research about it. Find out for yourself.

There are many other places you can visit too. I just want to get you thinking about planning SOMETHING, ANYTHING with the options above. Get your fun-clock ticking.

Now, for those who are just planning a single event; a date with that special someone. Mix it up a little, don’t just go to a basic place where they serve basic food; Jollof rice, fried rice, chicken, beef, local soups. These meals are good, but Many Meal Options + Terrific Ambience is a game winner any day.  Here are 3 suggestions;

1.       EMBER CREEK, LAGOS

I won’t say anything about this, I want you curious enough to Google it, read about it, see more pictures and plan something beautiful.

2.       JAZZHOLE, LAGOS

You love good food plus good music, then here’s where you should plan your date. The experience is memorable. It will sing in your heart for a long time. Check it out online.

3.       ALALO, LAGOS

Put simply; Really delicious food, Really good environment (with stylish native setting), remarkable experience. Go see for yourself, confirm what I’m saying.

I noticed that I was a little (alright, a lot) biased about location. All these places are based in Lagos, but bear with me, I’m still venturing and I will definitely look at other states too. But if you’re in Lagos or will be in Lagos this holiday season, then here are 6 places you can treat yourself to. No more talk of “I don’t have anything planned” “There’s nothing to do” “I can’t travel, where’s the money?”

Even if all you do is go by yourself to one of these restaurants and treat yourself to a nice meal, then do it. You deserve it.

Oh! another idea just came to me this moment, download a nice recipe from the internet, something different from the ‘normal’ foods you eat and learn how to cook it. Once you’ve refined the art of the meal, invite a few friends or family over and prepare it for them.

WHATEVER YOU DECIDE, YOU MUST NOT DO THE USUAL THIS HOLIDAY! DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT! PREFERABLY, SOMETHING FUN!

Have a great week Darlings!

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