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Country 21/196: Chad Destination: N’djamena Well, the first thing every tourist needs to know about N’djamena is that it’s forbidden to take photos of the most prominent places and monuments unless you have a special permit from the government. Since we didn’t have the permit we had to pay some guards/soldiers to allow us to…

Country 20/196: Nigeria Destination: Lagos Lagos was a roller-coaster for us. First, we met the nicest guy who made the visa gaining process upon arrival very easy for us, even though we didn’t have all the necessary paperwork. We were staying at the amazing Maroko bay shore suites and we loved it! The location was…

Country 19/196: Côte d’Ivoire Destination: Abidjan Abidjan is big city life. It’s the perfect combination of modern and traditional, the perfect place to experience 21st century Africa. We were staying in the city center and we were very surprised to see how empty the city is on a Sunday. There were almost literally 10 people…

Country 18/196: Niger Destination: Niamey Our stay in Niamey was short but sweet. The capital of Niger is powered by the Niger River, which is also an endless source of beauty. There are people farming by the river, fishing, selling pumpkins, washing clothes, bathing, or simply having fun. The rest of the city is pretty…

Country 17/196: Burkina Faso Destination: Ouagadougou During our short stay, we visited some of the most popular attractions in Ouagadougou, including the awesome Parc Bangr-Weoogo, which is no ordinary city park. It’s at least 50 times the size of an average park, besides, it’s home to many wild animals, including hyenas!! 🙂 The sights were…

Country 16/196: Benin Destination: Cotonou We were staying at the lovely Villa les Orchidées hotel, which is located at the beautiful Obama beach. It gave us the chance to watch the sunset at the beach, which is always a very romantic experience. But romance is not the only thing you can find in Cotonou, the…

Country 15/196: Togo Destination: Lomé We took a bus from Accra to Lomé and then from Lomé to Cotonou, so we got to see the whole coast of Togo, including the lovely lake Togo. We loved the country’s laid-back vibe, the never-ending sandy beach, the welcoming people, and the colorful markets. By the way, we…

Country 14/196: Ghana Destination: Accra Ghana may not be the typical honeymoon destination, but we loved our stay. The country is mainly known for its warm climate, sandy beaches, and beautiful nature. We were staying in Accra, which is a modern city full of beautiful sights. We were lucky enough to visit the city during…

Country 13/196: São Tomé and Príncipe Destinations: São Tomé, Santana village, Pico Cão Grande, Lagoa Azul, and many others along the way. One word: PARADISE 🙂 ♥ The country consists of two main islands – one is São Tomé and the other one is Príncipe. If you have enough time, you should definitely try to visit…