Having traveled this route through West Africa, I am lucky enough to have visited all eleven countries on the coast from Dakar to Lagos. Using my Top 10 destinations in South East Asia as a template, I will using the following criteria. These places/countries are judged on: – Natural beauty / Historical wonders – Unique Experiences offered – The […]
Freetown in a word: Heaven? Chance of Hooking up: 5 / 5 Quality of Girls: 3.5 / 5 Nightlife: 4.5 / 5 Smoking tolerance level: 4 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: €.50 for a street beer 330ml. €1.20 in clubs. Bed: €20 for a private room in Aberdeen. Bud: €0.12 a pack! Board: €2 for a meal. […]
Is this paradise? After Guinea, I thought it couldn’t get much better… but it has. What would your perfect holiday destination be like? What would it offer? For this nomad, the equation is simple… Great beaches and scenery– Freetown has some of the best beaches in West Africa, with clean sandy strands that stretch for […]
Location: Conakry, Guinea. We’re officially three weeks in. To date, I’ve had more scams and cons tried in West Africa than I have in my entire life; corrupt police, hustlers and thieves. Some of their sinister attempts have been very elaborate indeed. Here are my top three… 3. You broke my phone! Walking down the […]
