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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UPDATE: In May 2024, the Mauritanian authorities prohibited travelers from hitching a ride on the wagons of the iron ore train. This followed an incident involving a tourist a few weeks prior. We don’t have all the details, but we do know that the police are enforcing...
In May 2018, the main southern border between Cameroon and Nigeria was closed to tourists due to the ongoing security issues in the western area of Cameroon that secessionist rebels are now calling Ambazonia. The Cameroon government can not guarantee the safety of...
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...