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MY TRAVEL WISH: SEYCHELLES



I have several inspiring travel stories and cherish the memories of places, cultures and people I have experienced. There is so much world out there and, so much to see and taste. My latest travel wish is to experience life in Seychelles, a beautiful island country in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. Living in Lagos, Nigeria has made me love islands, beaches, and all the attractions. Seychelles has extraordinary sights to appeal to everyone's tastes.

Seychelles Islands are famous for their deep-blue waters and sugar-white sandy beaches, natural caves, abundant plants and flowers, rare birds in colourful plumage. 
 

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Here are some interesting facts I gathered about Seychelles:

1. Some of the rarest species of birds can be found in Seychelles, including the bare-legged Scops Owl or Syer. This specific owl is so rare it was once thought to have become extinct, but was rediscovered in 1959. You can find it at the Morne Seychellois National Park on Mahé Island.
 
2. The native Coco de mer, also known as the sea coconut or double coconut, produces the heaviest (about 15kg) and largest seed in the world.

3. Ian Fleming, the author of the famous James Bond novels and short stories, came to the Seychelles islands in 1958 to find inspiration for the next chapter in the spy saga (For Your Eyes Only) and ended up naming one of his characters, Milton Krest, after a tonic and ginger beverage that he tasted during his stay.

4. The capital of Seychelles, Victoria, is the smallest capital in the world. You can explore the entire city on foot in less than a day.

5. Breadfruit is very popular on the Seychelles and can be eaten in a variety of ways from fried to boiled. Legend has it that anyone who eats it while on the islands will return someday.

6. The Seychelles was once a pirate hideout, in particular Anse Forbans (Pirate’s Cove) on Mahé and Côte d’Or on Praslin. It is believed that famous pirate Olivier Levasseurhid a treasure worth more than $160,000 that remains unfound.

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7. Moyenne Island in Saint Anne Marine National Park is believed to be haunted by a spirit that stands guard over buried treasure.

I hope to visit Seychelles soon!!! Tell us your travel wish in the comments section.



Comments

Bose said…
I wish to see Seychelles like u
13:31
peace said…
visit south africa
13:35
HD said…
London
13:36
Zubi said…
TO SEE CHINA AND JAPAN
13:48
Anonymous said…
Stamford Bridge!
13:49
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