This blog is a free resource filled with information that we have gathered from living and traveling in West Africa. We’d love to have you on one of our trips but from one traveler to another, we are just happy to see people visiting the region.
The blog is also a reflection of our travel philosophy. It’s possible to have quite the adventure in West Africa, but we are a bit tired of reading travelogues that make it seem like walking down the street in any West African city is a death defying experience. We’d like that to think that the advice provided in these pages will help you discover West Africa on its own terms. And we hope that the stories we share offer real insight — something much more than a dramatic monologue designed for clicks and follows.
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UPDATE: HOORAY! Côte d'Ivoire's land borders are officially open as of February 15th. There is no longer a need to obtain a laissez passer!!! Pass the palm wine, let's celebrate! Laissez-passer's are nothing new for the overland traveler. It is common to receive one...
As we find ourselves nearly half way through 2023, most of the world has lost its appetite for pandemic related border closures and travel restrictions. We are supportive of public health measures that save lives, but it is a huge relief to us that we can once again...
On our first night sleeping in the caldera of Pico do Fogo, a meteor shower exploded across the sky. After realizing that we were not in fact under rocket attack, we basked in awe. It was as if we were wearing 3D glasses and the universe obliged with the only show...
In the context of West Africa and the ongoing unrest in the Sahel, which we are deeply familiar with and which has spread to neighboring countries, Ghana is a dream destination. The country is pretty much secure everywhere, and you can travel freely just taking the...
For overland travelers planning on visiting multiple countries in West Africa, organizing visas is often the biggest logistical headache. Visa policies are asymmetric and often vary from embassy to embassy. In one country, the Ghanaian embassy may not grant you a visa...