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7 of the Absolute Best things to do in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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Ouagadougou is an amazing city! There are so many things to do in Ouagadougou, but I decided to compile a list of the things to do in Ouagadougou that I think are worth you time. Sometimes there are pages...

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8 of the Absolute Best Things to do in Cotonou, Benin

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I loved visiting and finding things to do in Cotonou! Cotonou was the first destination of my West Africa trip and so I was so excited and energized to visit! People sometimes say that Cotonu is boring, but I...

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7 of the Absolute Best Things to do in Lomé, Togo

The Lomé cathedral is one of the best things to see in Lomé

There are some awesome things to do in Lomé, Togo! Whether you are passing through or settling down, there are some absolute must see’s and things to do in Lomé! Lomé is quite a small city, and so you...

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Solo Female Travel in Benin: Is it Safe to Travel to Benin Alone?

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Is it safe to travel to Benin alone as a woman? I traveled to Benin alone and  plenty of other curious and adventurous women asked me about what it was like to travel alone in Benin. Is Benin safe...

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Benin: Know Before You Go- Visas, My Travel Tips, and Advice

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Helpful things and tips to know before you travel to Benin Whether you are backpacking across Benin or just transiting through, I have compiled a list of things I learned from my own solo travels in Benin that may...

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My Ultimate Benin Travel Guide and Itinerary: Budget Backpacking in Benin

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The secret’s out…traveling around Benin is awesome! I decided to write this travel guide to Benin because, well, there isn’t a lot of information available online about traveling to Benin. Even further, there isn’t a lot of information available...

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My experience traveling to West Africa with the Visa Touristique Entente

I’m off to West Africa with the Visa Entente! Hello all from the Casablanca airport! I didn’t bring my computer with me and so forgive any weird editing problems! I am on my way to West Africa for a...

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Stuffing my face in Uganda: All About Ugandan Food and Culture [Shock]

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I knew nothing about Ugandan food until I stayed with a local family there. They proceeded to stuff me with food until I felt so full that I was actually worried I would explode! The family was from the...

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How to Not Take Worst Possible Bus Between Nairobi and Kampala!

Are you interested in traveling between Kenya and Uganda by bus? As soon as I saw the cost of a flight between Uganda and Kenya I said NO WAY and opted to take the bus between Nairobi and Kampala....

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Just some photos of gorgeous, green Lesotho: The Kingdom in the Sky

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Do you know about Lesotho? It is a small, mountainous country completely surrounded by South Africa. It is known as the (very poetic sounding) Kingdom in the Sky. And the nature in the Kingdom in the Sky is magnificent!...

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Hello and thanks for visiting! I’m Babeesh, a Michigander who loves solo and adventure travel. I spent several years living abroad in France and Norway and now I'm back in freezing cold Michigan. I’m obsessed with eating raclettes and I have had the honor of visiting over 100 countries. Want to learn more? Check out my about me page!

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