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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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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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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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