Backpacking in Africa Jonny Blair
I finally arrived in Morocco in 2017 and it was time to be a backpacker in one of the most backpacked countries in Africa. It was also my fifth visit to Africa and my tenth African country (or twelfth if I count transits at the airports in Kenya and Mauritania, but I don’t). My previous…
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On my 100 country quest in 2015 I was supposed to backpack to Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara and then get a boat to Gibraltar. However the Algerian Embassy is the most corrupt and nasty embassy in the world and they refused my 8 day tourist visa for Algeria after I had spent £1,500 (plus)…
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Africa is the hottest continent and the second largest in terms of size and population in the world. Around 60% land in the continent is desert, which is why the northern half of the continent has hot and arid weather conditions. The continent is also known for its tropical diseases such as malaria, cholera etc.,…
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There were none and the reason I am putting this up today is just because I have every country’s flag on my homepage that I toured and to keep my mind at ease I had to include it. Algeria goes hand in hand with Venezuela as the worst countries I have ever been to. Horrible,…
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I have had four ventures into Africa so far in life, each time smuggling at least a brace of countries into my backpack, my first ever African country, was actually South Africa…Cape Town South Africa holds the distinction of being the southern-most urban center in Africa, as well as the second largest city on the…
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Exploring Egypt gives you a fascinating opportunity to peer back through history and see some of the incredible wonders built during ancient times. While you are in Egypt, there are so many beautiful historic sites that you should visit and that it is difficult to narrow it down. There is much more than you can…
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With a beautifully warm climate, stunning beaches, strong sense of culture, and low cost of living, it is no surprise that the Republic of South Africa is a popular choice for UK and US expats looking for adventure. South Africa also offers plenty of job opportunities for those who fancy a career change. In fact,…
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South Africa is one of the most popular destinations for visitors who want to combine a bush and beach holiday. The Rainbow Nation offers a wide variety of accommodation and attractions, here are the top 4 recommended by African Safari Home, a leading luxury travel expert in Southern Africa. Cape Town Cape Town…
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** As of July 2022 I have since backpacked through Mauritania, including riding the iron ore train, staying in the Sahara desert, camping by the Atlantic Ocean, touring the sights of Nouadhibou and backpacking to the western most tip of Saharan Africa. It’s 5 a.m. on a Monday morning in May 2016 and I land…
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No matter where you may be, taking the time to find the best way to get around any city that you live in, work in or travel to be very important to you. You want to be able to get around the city easily on your own and knowing the different options that are…
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