Category: Africa

Backpacking in Africa Jonny Blair

Friday's Featured Food: Somali-Style Liver (Beer Iyo Basal) In Hargeisa, Somaliland

Friday’s Featured Food: Somali-Style Liver (Beer Iyo Basal) In Hargeisa, Somaliland

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When backpacking in Somaliland (after a nuts visa experience and a mental border crossing), I decided to try their traditional breakfast, which is locally known as Beer Iyo Basal. Ironically the local spelling includes the word “beer” as this is a dry, alcohol-free country. In English, it is known as Somali-Style Liver. I had heard Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Somali-Style Liver (Beer Iyo Basal) In Hargeisa, Somaliland[…]

How To Get A Somaliland🟩⬜️🟥Visa In Djibouti City

How To Get A Somaliland🟩⬜️🟥Visa In Djibouti City, Djibouti🇩🇯

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“It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight” – Survivor. After my first Christmas in Northern Ireland since 2019, I headed out of Belfast on Boxing Day/Saint Stephen’s Day south to Swords/Baile Atha Cliath. Known to the world as Dublin. I had a Dublin to Djibouti hat-trick of flights booked. A Read more about How To Get A Somaliland🟩⬜️🟥Visa In Djibouti City, Djibouti🇩🇯[…]

The Truth About Solo Travel in Egypt: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go

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If many places have been visited by you, then solo travelling is something you may be confident about. Being aware of what to do and what to avoid is helpful. Egypt can offer the most amazing travel experience, and it is one of the safest countries in the Middle East. If travelling solo to Egypt Read more about The Truth About Solo Travel in Egypt: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go[…]

Backpacking In Mayotte: 6 Quick Sights In Mamoudzhou, The Capital City

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Summer 2025 saw me embark on my long awaited and self-monikered “Rainy Summertime Tour“. I chose 4 new island nations to backpack through and I did it in the so-called Rainy Season. After backpacking The Maldives, where of course all inclusive holidays are commonplace and expected, I was back on the backpacking trail again at Read more about Backpacking In Mayotte: 6 Quick Sights In Mamoudzhou, The Capital City[…]

5 Times I Backpacked France🇫🇷Without Even Visiting France!😂🇬🇫🇬🇵🇷🇪🇾🇹🇸🇽

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Is it possible to backpack a country without visiting it? Well yes, the global excrement entities of Untied Nations and the European Union try to believe it is possible!!! They do this by swallowing faraway lands and including them in a country they are not in, and in some cases in a continent they are Read more about 5 Times I Backpacked France🇫🇷Without Even Visiting France!😂🇬🇫🇬🇵🇷🇪🇾🇹🇸🇽[…]

The Immigration Procedure When Landing In Dzaoudzi, Mayotte🇾🇹, And What Is Mayotte🇾🇹?

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“Altogether now, in no man’s land” – The Farm.🇾🇹 A while back, I wrote that it is possible to backpack through the European Union at Africa away. What I meant is that sadly, generations on, European countries such as France, Portugal, Spain and England (since I don’t recognise “UK”) are still controlling parts of Africa. Read more about The Immigration Procedure When Landing In Dzaoudzi, Mayotte🇾🇹, And What Is Mayotte🇾🇹?[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Pub Crawling In Douala, Cameroon🇨🇲

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Well the dream had been realised and that was when I finally landed in Cameroon in March 2024. After wanting and promising to visit it for years, the reality finally came! I went through the Cameroon Online Visa process and landed in Yaounde International Airport and then Douala International Airport. I was ready for football Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Pub Crawling In Douala, Cameroon🇨🇲[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: 9 Bars And Cafes I Visited In Comoros🇰🇲

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Comoros is not a sociable country, so to say, and this is a good thing. It’s chilled out and relaxed. People don’t bother you here, I loved it! As a tourist, people are welcoming and friendly. You don’t get harrassed and hassled. It’s a breath of fresh air really. You can walk by anonymously, at Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: 9 Bars And Cafes I Visited In Comoros🇰🇲[…]

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Rental in Tangier, Morocco

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This guide helps travelers planning to rent a car in Tangier, Morocco. It covers choosing the right car, understanding insurance policies, navigating driving rules, and finding the best deals. With this knowledge, you can enjoy a smooth and flexible journey across Tangier and beyond. Traveling through Tangier is a unique experience where modern charm blends Read more about Your Ultimate Guide to Car Rental in Tangier, Morocco[…]

50 metres from a beach and 50 metres from a pool

Sleeping In Paradise: My Relaxing “Small World”🌎Time at Seasons Lodge🛖🏚️, Pongwe, Zanzibar🇹🇿

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“Though the oceans are wide and the mountains are high, it’s a small world after all” – Sherman Brothers. Seasons Lodge! Well this is just a wild one. Seasons Lodge is the place to be. But perhaps this time, this story is more phenomenal than the destination, and a crazier one than many that have Read more about Sleeping In Paradise: My Relaxing “Small World”🌎Time at Seasons Lodge🛖🏚️, Pongwe, Zanzibar🇹🇿[…]