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How to travel from Guinea to Sierra Leone by ferry

Friday, 17 March 2023 by Juan Martinez
Tiwai Island in Sierra Leone
Travelling from Guinea to Sierra Leone by ferry has never been easier with the ferry connecting Conakry and Freetown. Here’s everything you need to know about it. Some weeks ago, I finished a road trip to West Africa. Although the entire experience was one of the best I have had, there were sections of the
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How to cross to Burundi overland

Monday, 28 November 2022 by Featured post
Landscape between DRC and Burundi - crossing Burundi overland
Whether you come from Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, or Tanzania, there are many ways to travel to Burundi overland.  Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Burundi may be a small country by African standards, but it has so much to offer to the enterprising traveller. Rich in culture and tradition, it is known for its
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How to cross overland the border between Rwanda and DR Congo

Friday, 07 October 2022 by Featured post
How to cross overland the border between Rwanda and DR Congo
Planning to cross the border between Rwanda and DR Congo and visit the gorillas of Virunga or Kahuzi Biega? Don’t worry. We got you covered.  Despite recent political unrest, The Democratic Republic of Congo remains one of the jewels in the crown of central Africa. Its breathtaking scenery offers a variety of wondrous experiences, such
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Crossing overland between Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda

Monday, 13 June 2022 by Featured post
Crossing overland between Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda: a complete guide
With security and tourism increasing yearly in East Africa, here is a simple guide on crossing overland between these countries. Visiting Kenya, Uganda, or Rwanda as a backpacker has never been easier than now. Increasing infrastructure, a more significant traveling culture, better security, and more accessibility has turned East Africa into one of the hottest
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How to cross the border between Djibouti and Somaliland by land

Tuesday, 12 January 2021 by Juan Martinez
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I crossed one of the most remote land borders in the world, the Djibouti – Somaliland border. It was easy and fast, but way less comfortable than I though. “It’s Somaliland, not Somalia!” This was the most common misconception I had to explain while I was talking about my journey around the Horn of Africa
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