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A Quick Change Of Plans: From Togo to Ghana and Back in One Day
It’s amazing how quickly plans change. This morning we woke up in Lome, intending to go to Lac Togo. But instead, three hours later we were back in Ghana.
Tales From Togo
Lost in Lome, Togo. Arriving in a big African city can be daunting at the best of times. Arriving during a political protest – even more so.
Ghana: Africa For Beginners?
Deciding on Africa was simple enough, but the question was where to begin. We weren’t new to Africa – would “Africa for beginners” be exciting enough?
Sierra Leone: Diamond in the Rough
Despite its problems – Sierra Leone is an amazing place to visit, with so much fascinating history and potential for beauty and peace.
Africa’s Wild West: The Road to Sierra Leone
There are two ways to get into Sierra Leone: the normal way, and the way we went. Here’s how we crossed the border from a remote corner of Guinea, and ended up in a National Park with a goat for Christmas dinner.
Special Interest Holidays: Travels in Guinea
After some fabulous days in the Bijagos Archipelago and a private flight back to the mainland, we were ready to take on the overland journey into Guinea…or so we thought.
Guinea Bissau: It’s Complicated
Travelling around independently in Guinea-Bissau can be complicated, but the islands in the Bijagos Archipelago are so worth the trouble.
Toubabs on the Road: Hiring a Motorbike in the Casamance
We wanted to go to Cap Skirring, a town on the beach, and every tout in the vicinity knew it too, making our journey more difficult. But once we got there, we hired our own bike and went exploring. If you don’t puncture the tire and run out of gas, it’s a great way to get around. And even if you do – it’s a lot of fun anyway.
West Africa: It’s Nice to be Nice
We started off in Dakar, Senegal. Travelling by public transport towards Freetown, our roadtrip took us right through the Gambia, ‘The Smiling Coast’ of Africa. Why go around it when you can go through it?