You might enjoy some of the narratives below. You may even learn something from a few of them. There will also probably be plenty of laughs at our expense, too.
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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 you will...
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 show up on TV screens...
We recently completed a two week trip from Dakar to Guinea-Bissau. The trip was filled with incredible sights, lots of laughs, and some seriously fun riding. We were once again blessed with a great group. Here are a few pictures in no particular order. Krista took...
I am writing this on a bus in the United States. I am traveling to Washington, DC and eventually, Abidjan. This bus trip is the first leg of my trip. Some of the in-bus amenities include leather reclining seats, power outlets, wi-fi, on-board toilet and...
Most people who come on our trips are used to dealing with traffic jams and speed traps. They are less familiar with green monkeys darting across the road or meandering donkeys. West African roads are often unfenced, and whether it's a dirt track or tarmac, there is...