by Phil Paoletta | May 22, 2020 | On the Road, Tips
One thing overlanders need to be sure of when traveling in West Africa is that their vehicles have relevant and current 3rd party insurance. You won’t make it between two big towns in many West African countries without coming across a police checkpoint where...
by Phil Paoletta | Mar 24, 2020 | Tips
We’re not going to lie, you may have to get poked a few times before your trip to West Africa. Some immunizations are required to enter certain West African countries, while others are simply recommended (and recommended should not be considered optional in this...
by Phil Paoletta | Mar 24, 2020 | Tips
It’s a testament to the extreme knowledge void with respect to West Africa, that I’ve been asked on several occasions whether or not the region has banks. So let’s get this out of the way now: if you are anticipating some kind of primordial world...
by Phil Paoletta | Dec 23, 2019 | On the Road, Tips
I remember when I first decided to travel to West Africa. Family members spoke to me as if I had lost my mind. “West Africa? Are you insane?” Thankfully, I didn’t listen to them. West Africa has an unfortunate reputation. The region seems to only...
by Phil Paoletta | Dec 12, 2019 | Mali, Senegal, Tips
Far and away the easiest route to travel between Senegal and Mali is the one that takes you from Tambacounda to Kédougou in Senegal, and then to Kéniéba, Kita, Kati then Bamako in Mali. The route from Kayes via Diema has really declined over the past several years and...
