Vacation on my mind...

It is the sixth month of the year and for me, I am already thinking ‘how do I spend my vacation? An average Nigerian hardly goes on vacation. Most people think vacation is meant for the affluent. But you know what? You can go on vacation either alone or with friends/family. You don’t need to leave the country!

When was the last time you went on vacation? 2years, 3? 4? 5? Common! OK. Let’s start with how you can commit more on travel.

First, you need to change your mindset. Travel is not meant for the affluent only. You too can go on vacation. Everybody needs it. Travel gives you memories you want to cherish for life. Visiting new places leaves you with experiences that give you exciting vibes and most important, you increase your knowledge.

Second, create a travel budget. You may think ‘ but I don’t earn well’ Yes, you don’t but considering the fact that you need to widen your horizon not just with books but by seeing things for real; you need to save for it. If you start the savings in January as low as 5,000 naira, you get 60, 000 naira by December of the same year.
Now you are wondering? Who goes on vacation with 60,000 naira?

Third, start small. You don’t need to start with Obudu ranch in Calabar or Dubai. You can visit a nearby town and learn about their culture and lifestyle including tourist sites. You live in Lagos? Why not visit Abeokuta or Ibadan and discover the difference from Lagos? Remember, almost all states in Nigeria has a tourist site.

 Agodi park &gardens in Ibadan                          Source : hotels.ng

If you are still in doubt that your monthly income is not substantial enough for a vacation, then you need an extra income stream.

The western countries know the importance of vacation on health. Also, the fact that travel broadens horizon and understanding. Why don’t we imbibe the same attitude and grow both individually and nationally? Let me hear your views in the comment section. Enjoy your weekend.