For those of you who don’t know, Shashamane is to Rastafari what Mecca is to Islam. The word “Ras” comes from the Amharic word “head” or “duke”, and the word “Tarfari” being the pre-regal name of Emperor Haile Selassie 1 of Ethiopia, said to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ or Jah. The movement may […]
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The Last 10 Great Adventures
Ever wanted a real adventure? A journey that tested you to the limit, got your heart racing, made you feel alive? A great adventure is all about risk, danger and excitement. Alas, in a world where “off the beaten track” is somewhere with two hotels and guided tours, where is the action really at? I’m not talking […]
How to Escape Sudan
EVERY VISITOR TO SUDAN MUST REGISTER WITH AN OFFICIAL ALIEN REGISTRATION OFFICE WITHIN 3 DAYS. Most people register upon entry. We didn’t. Making our way from Cairo to Cape Town, Danny and I refused to pay an inflated premium to entertain the bureaucrats at the border of Wadi Halfa. We insisted we would make arrangements […]
Lusaka City Guide
Lusaka in a word: Casual. C.O.H: 5 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 S.T.L: 3 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: Around €1.50 for a bottle. Bed: €13 for a private room Bud: €10-15 per gram Board: €5 for 3 grams. Budget other: You need taxis at night. Currency Conversion Overview Lusaka is refreshingly cosmopolitan. […]
War Zone Safety Guide!
LISTEN UP MAGGOT! So you think you’re hard son? You think you got what it takes huh? Y’all tired o’those pansy faggot tourist trails? HUH!? Well… I hope you know what you got yourselves in fur.. Ok, so maybe you done time… seen some action… Well guess what? YOU AIN’T SHIT! Afghanistan & Irac are for PUSSIES! Hell […]
Kampala City Guide
Kampala in a word: Bootylicious. C.O.H: 4 / 5 Q.O.G: 3 / 5 S.T.L: 3.5 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer:Around €.90 Bed: €12 for a private Bud: €1 a gram Board: €3 for a meal. Budget other: Some of the best white water rafting in the world! Budget around €80 Currency Conversion Overview […]
How to get a private pyramid tour
Step 1: Arrive after closing time, but before the sun sets. Step 2: Walk around the parameter eastwards and wonder into the backstreets surrounding the security fence. There’s a KFC nearby, but that can wait. Get talking to the locals about getting in through the “back” entrance. Step 3: You will introduced to a guide; […]
