Ghana – All Good Things
February 3, 2018
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.
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 – A West African Crossroads
January 25, 2018
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.
Borders, Busses and Burkina Faso
January 17, 2018
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.
Benin – Win Some Lose Some
January 13, 2018
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.
A Very Voodoo Christmas in Benin
January 6, 2018
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.
A Quick Change Of Plans: From Togo to Ghana and Back in One Day
December 27, 2017
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
December 22, 2017
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?
December 15, 2017
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?
Ghana – All Good Things
February 3, 2018
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.
Burkina Faso – A West African Crossroads
January 25, 2018
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.
Borders, Busses and Burkina Faso
January 17, 2018
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.
Benin – Win Some Lose Some
January 13, 2018
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.
A Very Voodoo Christmas in Benin
January 6, 2018
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.
A Quick Change Of Plans: From Togo to Ghana and Back in One Day
December 27, 2017
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
December 22, 2017
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?
December 15, 2017
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?