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I started following @sheleadsafrica on instagram towards the end of last year and I wondered why it took me so long to find them. She…

I loved staying awake Now I want to sleep all the time Cos I’m certain I’ll see you in my dreams Written by Mariam Shittu

I miss you. I don’t just miss you, I need you. …

Hi guys, this is my first Places in Lagos post for the year and it’s about a restaurant I had heard of for so long…

I’m Mariam — writer, explorer, observer of life’s quiet and loud moments. I started this blog in March 2017 as a self-discovery space, and over the past eight years, it has grown into a home for everything that moves me and hopefully, something that moves you too. Here, you will find poetry, reflections, travel stories, lifestyle pieces, motivation, inspiration and Lagos restaurant reviews all written with honesty and heart. Enjoy!