Every first time travelers are mostly at a loss of where to go when they want to start fulfilling their wanderlust dream. This can quite be dicey especially if you have friends that are always on the move and will always tell you how amazing every country they’ve been to are. Every traveler always look forward to enjoying their trip as they have put in so much effort to. Hence, it is normal to listen to them go on about each country they have been to.
However, if you are a first time traveler who is confused as to where to go after saving reasonably for your first adventure. We have created this post just for you in mind.
7 DESTINATIONS FOR FIRST TIME TRAVELERS
#1: DUBAI

Dubai is one of the busiest city in the world. It attracts tourists almost on a daily. Aside the fact that it is a beautiful city in the UAE, it boasts of lots of tourist attractions. If you are looking out for amazing adventures, luxury shopping, lively nightlife scenery, Dubai should top your list. Also, for aesthetics for pictures and wallpapers, it is definitely a city to visit with its beautiful skyscraper buildings.
You can get a Dubai visa for as low as N36,000 ($100). A well detailed post about Dubai can be read here.
#2: CAPE TOWN
Cape Town is a beautiful city in South Africa. It is generally known for the Mountain Tables, beautiful scenery, and Safari. Cape Town is that city you can visit numerous times and still discover something new each time. It is a safe city and one you will definitely enjoy if you love nature. For a first timer, you can explore the city history at Robben Island to see Nelson Mandela jail cell and the District Six Museum.
The beautiful scenery in Capetown can make you believe you are in Europe. Visas can be obtained from the Visa office in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. You can get more information from the South African Visa website.

You can also get your taste bud adventurous by going to the best restaurants in Camps Bay.
#3: PARIS
Paris isn’t only known as the city of love but it boasts of its richness in art, culture and fashion. It is an European country and one every first time travelers should seek to explore. Some of its iconic landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Champs-Élysées, Notre Dame de Paris among others. It is popularly know as the ‘City of Light’ and the most visited city in the world.

You can get to show your kids the beautiful Disneyland in Paris. And for every lover of music, you can attend musical concerts at Moulin Rouge and other top theaters.
#4: THAILAND

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, islands, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples. It is a safe country to visit for tourists. First time travelers who seeks adventure and love history would find Thailand quite fascinating. Accommodation in Thailand are also affordable which makes it easy to have a longer stay and enjoy more of the beauty the country holds. One of the city to stay while in Thailand is the capital city, Bangkok.
#5: NEW YORK CITY
NYC should top a first time travelers’ list. It is known as the city that never sleeps and always bustling with so much activities. If you enjoy night life a lot, you definitely find this city fascinating. It is such a city where you can easily fit into the crowd and come alive like you’ve been living there your whole life. NYC is the cheapest city to travel to from Nigeria and you can get affordable fares on Travel Tribe.

It could get a bit overwhelming, but with effective planning on where to see and what to do, it is totally a city to delve in and enjoy. One of its most toured places is Manhattan and it sits more interesting places to see in NYC like The Manhattan beach, Beach hotels, Cinema Under The Stars, NYC Sights and Skyline on Boat tours and other things.
#6: ICELAND

Iceland is a very beautiful city and one of the safest country to travel to. It is quite small hence making it intimate for tourists to easily move around and adapt to. For someone who enjoys outdoor, this is indeed a country for you. The general language is English which makes it quite easy to communicate. While it can be pretty expensive to travel to, first time travelers can stay in hostels so they can buy groceries and cook their own meal to safe cost.
Visa to Iceland is done through VFS Nigeria as it is a Schengen state and it costs N24,650 ( €60) and N14,326 (€35) for an adult and child respectively.
#7: KENYA
For every lover of wildlife, ancient buildings, and nature, Kenya is indeed a country to visit. It is a fun and adventurous country to visit because of activities that includes windsurfing, horseback riding, golfing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, snorkeling, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, mountain climbing and hiking.

It is quite affordable country to visit for tourists unlike other European countries and its visa is on arrival.
#8: ACCRA
This is one of the closest country to Nigeria and it does not require a visa for citizens of Nigeria staying up to 90days. Ghana is known for its traditional meals, museums, beaches, and parks. If you love African prints and textiles, you should definitely stop at Makola Market in Accra. You should also see the Labadi beach, Wli Falls, and Kwame Nkrumah Masoleum.

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