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What Solo Travel In Africa As A Woman Is Really Like

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:June 4, 2021
  • Post category:Visa Life

Exciting. Refreshing. Expensive. Tiresome. Frustrating. All these are the words that I use to describe traveling on the African continent. I've been traveling on the continent for the last 8…

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The Zimbabwe Run Down

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:April 13, 2021
  • Post category:The Run Down/Zimbabwe

VISA PROCESS For once, I did NOT need a visa! Zimbabwe is one of the few countries that allows Congolese citizens entry without the visa requirement! I lived in Zimbabwe…

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The Jamaica Run Down

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:June 15, 2019
  • Post category:Jamaica/The Run Down/Visa Life

Visa process: - This process was pretty strenuous. Unlike most visa applications where I submit an application, present myself at the embassy and then get the visa, this process started…

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The Ghana Run Down

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:June 7, 2019
  • Post category:Ghana/The Run Down/Visa Life

Visa process: - This process was a bit convoluted. I had to fly to D.C to expedite my visa. The information online was not very clear when it came to…

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The Canada Run Down

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:February 10, 2019
  • Post category:Canada/North America/The Run Down/Travel/Visa Life

Visa process: - I definitely needed a visa for this trip. I have a multi-year visa, which permits multiple entry into Canada. The application process was completely online and I…

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The France Run Down

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:August 5, 2018
  • Post category:Europe/France/The Run Down/Visa Life

Visa Process:  I definitely needed a visa for this trip; however, as I had already received my Schengen visa for my trip to Spain (here), I was able to use…

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The Spain Run Down

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:July 29, 2018
  • Post category:African Print/Europe/Spain/Style/The Run Down/Travel/Visa Life

Visa Process:  I definitely needed a visa for this trip. I had to complete an online application and present myself to the Spanish consulate in Boston. The interview at the…

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Visa Requirements II

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:March 27, 2018
  • Post category:Requirements/Visa Life

Last week I shared the first two general requirements when applying for a visa (here). I loved all your questions and feedback on the post and honestly this is why…

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Visa Requirements I

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:March 16, 2018
  • Post category:Requirements/Visa Life

Generally, there are basic visa requirements that most if not all countries ask for: the most recent valid passport copies of current and previous passport(s) passport photos the completed application form and in some instances…

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The Bermuda Run Down

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:March 10, 2018
  • Post category:Bermuda/North America/The Run Down/Travel/Visa Life

Visa Process: None! If you are flying into Bermuda from the United States and have a valid visa (work, school) you do not need a visa! This is one of…

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What is the run down?

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:March 9, 2018
  • Post category:The Run Down/Visa Life

Hey loves, Allow me to introduce you to the #RunDown. What is the run down you ask? The run down is where I break down what it really took for…

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That Visa Life …

  • Post author:Binja
  • Post published:March 8, 2018
  • Post category:Requirements/Visa Life

What is that visa life all about? Well, let me start at the beginning. I was born in Kenya but I carry a Congolese (DRC) passport. This passport that I proudly bear…

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