Unbeknownst of the adventure ahead, a young man ventured into a foreign land, in search of knowledge and a great internship experience. He had never envisaged that he would chart this course into the unknown. In the quest for adventure, two outcomes are expected – you either conquer and live to tell the tale or surrender to the claws of fate. On the 10th of November 2018, I made my journey from Nigeria to the Republic of Togo; in search for knowledge, adventure, fascinating culture and a memorable internship experience. It was my first time living and working in a different country – my hopes were up, and my anxiety was intense. Flash back to a few months before, in the second quarter of the same year, I applied for an opportunity that gave me access to vie for an internship position at an international Development Finance Institution, alongside eighteen other applicants from Nigeria. A two-week training ensued afterwards. All candidates were screened during the period and taught the basics of investment banking and corporate finance, work etiquette, email etiquette and other necessities to succeed in any corporate workplace. The quality of the facilitators of the training sessions ensured that it was immersive and engaging. I networked with other potential interns, from diverse backgrounds and cultures in Africa - Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, among others. We all shared ideas and perspectives on different topics and mostly dwelled on career prospects. Now, that said, fast forward to six months later, I had successfully secured an internship with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and was on-board a bus heading for Togo. My major take-away from the journey through Benin Republic to my destination country was the richness of culture, lush vegetation, difference in language and diversity of people. The official language of Benin Republic is French, and this was a challenge. I could not ask for directions to the nearest restroom facility, when the bus came to a brief stop. No one around could understand me because I was unable to speak the language. It was a funny and eye-opening experience; my friends and I could barely hold our laughter. On arriving Togo, I was greeted by the beautiful and gleaming sand beaches that surrounded the coastal country; it was a magnificent sight to behold - there was a beach resort at almost every turn. Another reverberating feature that I observed was the quiet and orderly nature of the Togolese people. I felt an aura that was different from the usual occurrence in my country, Nigeria. In Lagos, Nigeria, every day is a competition to survive, to outdo others; I did not feel that same burst in Lomé, the capital city of Togo. Togo is also a Francophone country, which means, French-speaking, with a conservative political climate. Luckily, most Togolese nationals could communicate in English as well. Thus, communication with the locals was not a barrier. That fact did not prevent me from learning the language. In Togo, I tried out different delicacies ranging from “Poulet,” chicken, when translated to English, the sumptuous jollof rice laced with red stew, and diverse chocolate varieties. Chocolate, “chocolat,” in French is one of the signature snacks in Togo, being a country that was colonized by the French. From my residence in Togo deux mille, I journeyed to the Bank’s corporate office in Boulevard on weekdays; the impressive edifice of the Bank was a sight to behold, an architectural masterpiece. At EBID, I supported the Communications and Marketing team in mapping out strategies for the Banks’ marketing and Public Relations strides. EBID was setup by the Economic Community of West African States to finance development in the fifteen ECOWAS member states. Amidst the work schedule, other interns and I toured certain destinations such as Hotel 2 Fevrier, one of the popular hotels in the country, and tried out local delicacies. I also visited Aflao, the border between Togo and Ghana, where I purchased a locally made shirt and bracelets as memoirs. My trip to Togo was an exhilarating one. The culture, the warm welcome of the people and life in general was riveting. I look forward to visiting again this year and catching up with old friends.