No, it's not what you're thinking!
As I explained in a previous post, Christie, the truck we travelled around Ethiopia in, was fitted with roof seats. Mark made full use of this facility...
The ever-changing scenery of northern Ethiopia
One of the many joys of our overlanding trip through northern Ethiopia was seeing the landscapes and catching glimpses of ordinary lives through the windows...
Simien Mountains, Ethiopia – a camping trip
The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia provide a wild, natural landscape with challenging hikes, fantastic bird- and animal-watching opportunities, and a chance to...
Armed guards on board!
This is the story of our 'scouts', government-appointed armed guards who accompanied us on our trip to the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia.
Before our...
Ganvie, Benin – the Venice of Africa
One of the highlights of our recent West Africa tour with Dragoman was the time we spent in Ganvié, a stilt village in the middle of Lake Nokoué, north of the busy city of Cotonou in Benin. It...
A Visit to Abomey, Benin
We visited Abomey, Benin on our recent Dragoman tour of West Africa. It turned out to be a memorable couple of days.
History
Abomey is the former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey,...
A Two-Night Stay in Pendjari National Park, Benin
The Pendjari National Park, the best place to see wild animals in West Africa, is located in north-west Benin, adjoining the Arli National Park in Burkina Faso. We spent a couple of nights...
A Review of a West Africa Tour run by Dragoman
Mark and I do a lot of independent travel. We enjoy the freedom and flexibility that goes with ‘doing our own thing’. However, this type of travel can be exhausting! When we completed...
Our First Overlanding Experience
Please note: This post was first published in March 2016. I have edited it and improved the...
