Sabbatical Part 2 - Beginning
October 26, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
I've arrived in Casablanca to start my 7-8 month trip of Africa! I plan to get to around 25 countries in this time.
It starts tomorrow with a 23-week trip from the Fes (Morocco) all the way down theRead more
Fez - Mellah (Jewish quarter)
October 28, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Write up in the Fez medina post.
Fez medina - old quarter
October 28, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
I've been to Fez before. It's a really interesting place. It's known as Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital.
The main thing it's known for its walled medina. It is a labyrinth of over 9000Read more
Volubilis
October 29, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We had a short stop and tour of Volubilis. Volubilis is a roman archelogical site founded in the 3rd century. Considering its age and its exposure to the elements, it has some nice, intact mosiacs.
Chefchaouen (the blue city)
October 30, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
I love Chefchaouen! I've been here before and it's a lovely place to visit for a few days. Unfortunately, it rained a lot!!! As you will see, Chefchaouen is known for its blue buildings.
I went to anRead more
The stray cats of the Casablanca medina
November 1, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I've been to Casablanca a couple of times before. It's not my favourite Moroccan city. I had half a day, so I spent most of my time wandering through the medina.
If you saw my post from Tbilisi inRead more
Essaouira
November 6, 2024 in Morocco ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A day trip to the beach town, Essaouira. This is our last overnight stop in 'Morooco', before heading across the Western Sahara.
I had my best hammam so far! I'm lovely and clean before getting (andRead more
Western Sahara
November 9, 2024 in Western Sahara ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Sorry for the delay since I last posted. It's been difficult to find the time and internet to do it.
This post is just a random collection of photos while we bush camped across the WesternRead more
Mauritania part 1
November 11, 2024 in Mauritania ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Atar and surrounds (Mauritania)
November 14, 2024 in Mauritania ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
*write up to be added later
Chinguetti & Auojeft
November 15, 2024 in Mauritania ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
*write up to be added later
The Iron Ore train - Mauritania
November 16, 2024 in Mauritania ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
This was not an authorised train journey. Finally, an adventure!
Eleven of us had to temporarily sign off our trip to go on this adventure. Logistically, it was a bit of a challenge. I'm not sure itRead more
Nouakchott (Mauritania)
November 18, 2024 in Mauritania ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
*write up later
Life outside of Nala (our truck)
November 29, 2024 in Gambia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Here are a few photos and videos to show you around Nala.
I'll get more media of the road conditions when I'm not strapped in to save my life! 😂
We've been stuck in the sand a couple of times,Read more
Chutes de Kambadaga, Guinea
December 11, 2024 in Guinea ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We've had a number of long travel days staying in bush camps. Most of the time, we've been travelling at under 10kph! The roads are horrendous!! Not only do we get thrown around the truck, but we haveRead more
Hippos and Burkino Faso
January 3 in Ghana ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Another unexpected side trip to Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary.
There are only 2 hippo families left in Ghana. The Wechiau community got together to protect them by creating a sanctuary.
ThisRead more
The elephants of Mole National Park
January 4 in Ghana ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another surprise! This national park wasn't on our itinerary. It's in the north of Ghana, not far from the border of Burkino Faso.
It took long, rough, uncomfortable travel days to get here. It's soRead more
Wli Agumatsa Waterfalls
January 16 in Ghana ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
*write up to be added later
Akodessewa Fetish (voodoo) market
January 19 in Togo ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
***Distressing content**
Photos of animals used in voodoo. Look at own risk.
I'm uploading photos while I have wifi. I'll write the post later.






































































































































































































































































































TravelerWishing you amazing and safe adventures in Africa.
TravelerSafe travels!
TravelerBrave, crazy sister! 💞