Lade had always loved the idea of traveling. She wanted to explore the world on her own terms, but every time she thought about how hard it might be with her income, she gave up on it. Then a friend told her about saving with Rova through the Savings Vault. She automated her savings, and here’s how it changed everything.
Here’s what Lade had to say:
The Travel Dream That Felt Too Far Away
I’ve always been a dreamer. My phone gallery is full of travel screenshots; beaches in Zanzibar, café corners in Paris, and mountain views from Cape Town.
Every time I saw someone post a travel vlog, I’d whisper to myself, “One day.”
But that “one day” always seemed far away. Between rent, food, family contributions, and the general chaos of adulting, travel felt like a luxury reserved for people with more disposable income.
Discovering Rova and a Smarter Way to Save
I wasn’t bad with money, but I didn’t have a system that worked. I’d save a little, spend a little more, then promise myself I’d do better next month. By the time December came around, the same familiar sentence echoed in my head: “Next year, I’ll travel.”
That cycle finally broke earlier this year when I opened my Rova Savings Vault.
A friend had told me about Rova, and I remember downloading the app because I wanted to manage my money in different currencies. But what caught my attention wasn’t just the multi-currency account, it was the Savings Vault. A space where I could save in Naira or Pounds and earn competitive interest without the stress of bank paperwork or queues.
Building a Routine That Finally Worked
I started small with just ₦150,000 from my first salary at a new job. It didn’t feel like much, but it was a start. Then I made it a routine. Every payday, I’d set a reminder to move a little into my Rova Savings Vault before spending a kobo.
At first, it didn’t seem like a big deal, but after the second month, something shifted. Watching that balance grow became a quiet source of joy. My progress started happening.
What made it even better was that Rova rewarded me for being consistent. My money wasn’t sitting idle; it was earning up to 18% per annum. For the first time, I was saving and growing financially..
Turning My Savings into a Real Trip
By midyear, I realized I had enough to plan a short trip. Nothing too far, nothing too fancy, just something for me. I decided on Accra. Close enough to feel safe, but new enough to feel like an adventure.
Booking that ticket was surreal. I remember staring at my screen, heart racing, before finally clicking “Pay.” I had done it without borrowing, without guilt and without draining my account.
That trip changed me. It wasn’t just about the food (though the jollof debate was fun 😂) or the beaches. It was about the freedom that came from keeping a promise to myself.
Sitting at Labadi Beach, watching the waves crash against the shore, I realized that this journey that started with one small decision to save differently, really mattered to me .
Staying Consistent and Dreaming Bigger
Now, my Rova Savings Vault is not only a savings tool but a quiet accountability partner. A reminder that my dreams aren’t unrealistic; they just need structure.
Every month, I still move money into my Savings Vault, but now it’s for something bigger. Maybe a trip to Kenya or Morocco next year. Who knows?
My Advice for Anyone Who’s Just Starting Out
If you’re reading this and thinking, “I want that too,” here’s what I’ve learned:
You don’t need a big salary to start saving. You don’t need everything figured out. You just need to start and stay consistent.
My advice? Open a Rova Savings Vault, name it after your dream (mine was “Travel Fund”), and fund it monthly. Let it grow quietly while you live your life. One day, you’ll look at that balance and realize that you made your dream possible.
And trust me, there’s no feeling like funding your own freedom. 💖
