The Diary.
Tech, life, travel, and everything in between. Written from Lagos, and wherever I happen to be.
Sourcing the Future: Nine Days Across China
Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Shenzhen. I went to look at electric vehicles and clean energy up close, and came back certain about where the world is heading.
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AI Changed Who Gets to Build
For twenty years, shipping real software meant a real team and a real monthly burn. That math just broke, and it broke in favor of the people who were locked out.
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Building a Travel Platform for Africans Who Travel
Most travel software is built on assumptions that quietly exclude half the planet. Building WeJapa taught me how much those assumptions cost.
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The Demo Is Not the Product
Anyone can point an AI tool at an idea and get something that looks like an app. The hard part is everything underneath, and it only shows up later.
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The Complete Guide to Visa Applications: Tips From a Serial Traveler
Visa applications can be complex and a rejection can be frustrating. Here are seven hard-earned tips to help you navigate the process with confidence.
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Stay Safe Abroad: A Traveler's Health & Safety Checklist
Your health is your most important travel companion. Here's a practical checklist for staying safe and healthy wherever your adventures take you.
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Airport Hacks: How to Actually Enjoy the Airport Experience
Airports don't have to be stressful. With the right mindset and preparation, they can actually be one of the better parts of your journey.
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Solo Travel 101: Everything I Wish I Knew Before My First Solo Trip
Traveling alone is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Here's everything I wish someone had told me before I first stepped out on my own.
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Why Travel Changes You: An Adventure for the Soul
Travel isn't just about seeing new places. It's about becoming someone new, someone more open, more curious, more alive.
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My Travel Packing List: Essentials for a Stress-Free Journey
After countless trips, I've refined my packing list to the essentials. Here's what actually matters and what you can leave behind.
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