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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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Monaco sort of sucks/ wandering around the French Riviera and weird ride shares

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So I decided to do a little jaunt down to the French Riviera. That makes my life seem 100% more glamorous than it really is. Instead of flying in a private jet, I took a ride share with BlaBlaCar....

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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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Should I take Antimalarials? Let’s flesh this out…

Should I take antimalarials? This scenario has popped up a lot lately.. should I take antimalarials for my next big trip to a region where malaria is present? The antimalarial question quickly turns into a bit of a matrix...

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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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Some new posts I am working on!

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Hello all! So I’ve been on the road and wanted to really experience my trips without worrying about blogging. I love blogging but it can be a big time suck so I wanted to save it for lazy days...

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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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