Angola, A New Birth

With an eVisa process available half the challenge of visiting Angola is easy. The other part of the challenge is being able to do things once you arrive. After 36 years of civil war and widespread corruption, Angola is slowly changing. Read more

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November 23, 2019
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Day 1
Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 4:11 PM
☀️ 100 °F
Altitude: 3,579 ft
Namibia Epumbu -18.25333, 16.0916718°15’12” S 16°5’30” E
TAAG DT-572
November 23, 2019 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
Enroute from Windhoek to Luanda with one stop in Lubango. At $190 OW not a bad price for travel in Africa.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 4:12 PM
☀️ 100 °F
Altitude: 3,576 ft
Namibia Onakiidhi -18.085, 16.0383318°5’6” S 16°2’18” E
TAAG Angola National Airline
November 23, 2019 in Namibia ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
In-flight meal. A fish option that's not too bad although fish seemed undercooked.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 3:48 PM UTC
☀️ 81 °F
Altitude: 5,778 ft
Angola Lubango -14.925, 13.5466714°55’30” S 13°32’48” E
Arriving Lubango
November 23, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
A city set against mountainous background. We're on the ground less than an hour before our journey continues to Angola's capital.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 5:21 PM
⛅ 82 °F
Altitude: Sea level
Angola Cabolombo -8.93667, 13.151678°56’12” S 13°9’6” E
Arriving Luanda
November 23, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
From the air a beautiful coastline but it is interesting to see the infrastructure not too far from the city. Densely populated towns and dirt roads are just on the outskirts of Luanda.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 7:32 PM
🌙 77 °F
Altitude: 233 ft
Angola Luanda Airport -8.84804, 13.235288°50’53” S 13°14’7” E
Luanda International Airport
November 23, 2019 in Angola ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
A simple complex with a very easy eVisa process. It's here I officially enter Angola.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 7:55 PM
🌙 79 °F
Altitude: 23 ft
Angola Baía de Luanda -8.77128, 13.25118°46’17” S 13°15’4” E
Thomson Art House
November 23, 2019 in Angola ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
For about $115 per night with a $25 Airport Shuttle fee, this is a bargain stay in Luanda. Awesome staff with very chill set up.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 8:29 PM
🌙 79 °F
Altitude: 20 ft
Angola Baía de Luanda -8.77167, 13.258°46’18” S 13°15’0” E
Thomson Art House
November 23, 2019 in Angola ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
Cool artwork on display and for sale from $2-400 US dollars.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 9:14 PM
🌙 79 °F
Altitude: 23 ft
Angola Baía de Luanda -8.77137, 13.251178°46’17” S 13°15’4” E
Seven Grill
November 23, 2019 in Angola ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
A bit up scale but only about $10 and up for a fresh fish dinner. Dinner comes with free fish spread appetizer served with garlic toast 😋
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:37 PM
⛅ 81 °F
Altitude: 23 ft
Angola Baía de Luanda -8.77128, 13.25118°46’17” S 13°15’4” E
Rooftop Bar
November 23, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Popular spot with very chill atmosphere and friendly bar staff.
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Day 2
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 8:46 AM
⛅ 79 °F
Altitude: 20 ft
Angola Baía de Luanda -8.77167, 13.258°46’18” S 13°15’0” E
Room View
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
A waterfront that's questionable whether or not you can safely enjoy it day or night as a tourist.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 8:58 AM
⛅ 79 °F
Altitude: 23 ft
Angola Baía de Luanda -8.77128, 13.25118°46’17” S 13°15’4” E
Breakfast Included
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Nice selection of fruit including avocados with eggs cooked to order.
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Day 2
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 10:23 AM
⛅ 81 °F
Altitude: 20 ft
Angola Baía de Luanda -8.77167, 13.258°46’18” S 13°15’0” E
The Small Blue Bus
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Public transportation for about $0.30 fare.
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Day 2
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:12 PM
⛅ 82 °F
Altitude: 203 ft
Angola Agostinho Neto University Law School -8.84167, 13.233338°50’30” S 13°13’60” E
The Money Changers
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
And The Streets Of Luanda. Currently, a "Black Market" exists for US Dollars with rates much better than you would get in the bank. 600-650 per dollar.
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Day 2
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:21 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 217 ft
Angola Luanda Airport -8.84704, 13.230728°50’49” S 13°13’51” E
The Streets of Luanda
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
On the edge of the city centre densely populated housing fills the landscape with mini satellite dish on about every rooftop.
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Day 2
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:51 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Slave Museum
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
The best museum of a part of Africa's sad history. Simple but moving exhibits that are free to experience.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:54 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Slave Baptism
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Unbelievable.. let's make you a Christian slave.. 😠
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:56 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Slave Trade Routes
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
General routes for trade and slaves from Europe and Africa then across the Atlantic.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:56 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Slave Trade Vessels
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Use by Portuguese and Spaniards in 15th century.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:57 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Cooking Pot
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Used for making meals for slaves.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 12:58 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Tools Of Torture
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Amazing the atrocities committed against fellow human beings.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 1:02 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Angolan Firearms
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Used in the fight against the slave trade and colonisation.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 1:03 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Tools Of Discipline
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
From paddles to whips these items were used to keep the slaves in line.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 1:05 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Cool Instruments
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
That were played by slaves on the American Continent.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 1:07 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 43 ft
Angola Morro da Cruz -8.96, 13.1058°57’36” S 13°6’18” E
Museu Nacional da Escravatura
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Free admission for a great history lesson.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 1:13 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
Angola Pinheira -8.95833, 13.1058°57’30” S 13°6’18” E
Onboard Local Skip
November 24, 2019 in Angola ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Boat loading area for trips across the bay to popular beach spots on nearby islands. Interestingly, one boat is proudly displaying a Brazilian and American flag.
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