Ghana
Ghana – All Good Things
We’d had a long, rough, and unique journey. We decided to wrap it up with some blissed-out days relaxing on Ghana’s beautiful beaches.
February 3, 2018
We just couldn’t get enough of West Africa the first time around…so we went back. Starting in Ghana we travelled through Togo, Benin and on to Burkina Faso. You can find all the stories from the trip, here.
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso – A West African Crossroads
Burkina Faso doesn’t feature on a lot of bucket lists (so much the better). Bobo Dioulasso is as close to a ‘tourist destination’ as it gets here – and there’s plenty to explore nearby.
January 25, 2018
Benin
Borders, Busses and Burkina Faso
Crossing the border from Benin to Burkina Faso. We’ve seen a lot of creative transport solutions but the mini-busses of Burkina Faso take the prize.
January 17, 2018
Benin
Benin – Win Some Lose Some
Some ups and downs in Benin. A running start at Contonou; lazy days in Porto Novo; drifting around Ganvie, a stilt-village built on a lake; Abomey’s palaces.
January 13, 2018
Benin
A Very Voodoo Christmas in Benin
How we spent a few days at Lac Togo and then travelled on to the beaches in Benin. But best of all, Christmas in Ouidah, the ‘voodoo capital’ of Benin.
January 6, 2018
Ghana
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.
December 27, 2017
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.
December 22, 2017
Ghana
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?
December 15, 2017
Ghana
Ghana – All Good Things
We’d had a long, rough, and unique journey. We decided to wrap it up with some blissed-out days relaxing on Ghana’s beautiful beaches.
February 3, 2018
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso – A West African Crossroads
Burkina Faso doesn’t feature on a lot of bucket lists (so much the better). Bobo Dioulasso is as close to a ‘tourist destination’ as it gets here – and there’s plenty to explore nearby.
January 25, 2018
Benin
Borders, Busses and Burkina Faso
Crossing the border from Benin to Burkina Faso. We’ve seen a lot of creative transport solutions but the mini-busses of Burkina Faso take the prize.
January 17, 2018
Benin
Benin – Win Some Lose Some
Some ups and downs in Benin. A running start at Contonou; lazy days in Porto Novo; drifting around Ganvie, a stilt-village built on a lake; Abomey’s palaces.
January 13, 2018
Benin
A Very Voodoo Christmas in Benin
How we spent a few days at Lac Togo and then travelled on to the beaches in Benin. But best of all, Christmas in Ouidah, the ‘voodoo capital’ of Benin.
January 6, 2018
Ghana
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.
December 27, 2017
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.
December 22, 2017
Ghana
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?
December 15, 2017