Tinapa- The story of Sunrise and Sunset

Like all good innovations and facilities in our country Nigeria, we can only hope and pray for it's maintenance and continuous service and functionality. The story of Tinapa is currently the story of a wrinkled old lady trying to relive or share the tales of her glory days when she was Beautiful, Vibrant and full of…

ByoyibougboAugust 23, 20210Comments

ATTRACTIONS DESTINATIONS GUEST CORNER TRAVEL

Trip to Marina Resort Calabar

Trip to Marina Resort- Part A Marina Resort Calabar is a site that serves the dual purpose of both recreational and historical. Historically, Calabar is said to be one of the oldest centers for trading…

ByoyibougboAugust 21, 20210Comments

ATTRACTIONS DESTINATIONS GUEST CORNER PEOPLE & CULTURE

My Experience At Marina Resort Calabar

Slavery History Museum The Slave History Museum was really really enlightening with an amazingly eloquent, intricate and knowledgeable guide. The downside was that recording was prohibited and was told to stop recording so I was…

ByoyibougboAugust 21, 20210Comments

DESTINATIONS GUEST CORNER TRAVEL

December Destination: Christmas In Calabar

Calabar is unarguably one of the best December destinations in Nigeria. I spent my Christmas holidays in Calabar a few years back and it was so much fun and an incredible experience. The year was 2017. I planned the trip with my bestie Quaycee but his flight from Lag was cancelled and…

ByoyibougboDecember 15, 20190Comments

FOOD

How to prepare Ekpang Nkukwo

EKPANG NKUKWO How to prepare Ekpang Nkukwo by Josephine Etta Prep time (40mins) Cooking time (20mins) Ingredients Wateryam: 1 medium size Cocoyam: 3 medium ones Ugwu (pumpkin) or Green vegetables (your preference) Crayfish (grounded): 5 tablespoons Dried pepper (grounded): 2 tablespoons or as spicy as you want it Maggi (4 knorr cubes) Palm oil Periwinkle Salt to taste Dried fish or whatever protein you like Scent…

ByoyibougboJanuary 1, 20190Comments

CULTURAL EVENTS SOCIAL

Calabar Carnival 2017

Calabar carnival, said to be Africa’s biggest street party is a month-long even that takes place in the city of Calabar, Cross River state Nigeria. Calabar carnival has turned out to be the most colourful, most popular and the most attended carnival in and around Nigeria. since the initiation of the carnival, Calabar carnival has…

ByoyibougboNovember 28, 20170Comments

AFRICA ATTRACTIONS

8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cross River This December

Nigeria is a very unique, divers and fascinating country, but cross river state is one of the states in Nigeria that stands out among others. no wonder its called the people's paradise, cross river is home of nature and culture and that's why its one of the most popular tourist destination in nigeria. There are…

ByoyibougboNovember 25, 20170Comments

GUEST CORNER

A Day At Marina Resort Calabar, Cross River State

As my days in cross river state was coming to an end, i thought of few things to do before my departure, and boat cruise came to my mind. Marina resort was where i felt would give me the kind of pleasure and the feeling i need, i wanted to have the kind of fun…

ByoyibougboNovember 6, 20170Comments

ATTRACTIONS DESTINATIONS

Top 5 Places of Interest in Cross River state

Cross River is a state in South South Nigeria, bordering Cameroon to the east. Its capital is Calabar, and its name is derived from the Cross River (Oyono), which passes through the state. Boki, Ejagham and Efik are major languages of this state. Cross River State is located in south eastern part of Nigeria, named after…

ByoyibougboSeptember 13, 20170Comments