by Phil Paoletta | Dec 23, 2023 | Guinea-Bissau
Tiny Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) may not merit an entire post, but there is a lot of confusion online about the visa on arrival process that we would like to clear up. While there is an expensive loophole that allows for a visa on arrival at certain...
by Phil Paoletta | Aug 23, 2023 | Mali, On the Road, Senegal, Tips
Few borders have more notoriety amongst overlanders in Africa than the crossing between Senegal and Mauritania. While the Rosso crossing shows up in more horror stories, the Diama crossing is not exactly adored by travelers either. But hey, borders must be crossed,...
by Phil Paoletta | Jul 26, 2023 | Benin
There has never been a better time to visit Benin. Here is what you should not miss. Can’t do all ten? Make sure you do number seven. Ok, that was an obnoxious headline and introduction. I’m not even sure what number seven recommends. But it is a fantastic...
by Phil Paoletta | Jul 25, 2023 | Tips
Some years ago it was a piece of cake to snap up a sim card right on the border, load it with credit and be on your way. Many countries have since required telecom operators to register sim cards with the purchaser. You typically need to present your passport and an...
by Phil Paoletta | Jun 3, 2023 | On the Road, Tips
As we mentioned on our West Africa travel basics page, traveling overland in your own vehicle affords a certain freedom and flexibility that other forms of transport do now allow. The tradeoff is that you have to deal with the authorities. Border crossings in...
