Mr Bald and a couple of other vloggers head down to Mexico for some serious ADVENTURE!
Month: November 2020
Foto Friday – the Niger River, Niamey
The end of the Epic Journey I wrote about yesterday, Niamey sits on the might Niger River, and here is said river! Read about the journey here - Cotonou (Benin) to Niamey (Niger). Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!
Foto Friday – Ghana Coast
Hi all. A little look at a pretty little town on the coast of Ghana today - Cape Coast! Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!
Epic Journeys – Cotonou, Benin to Niamey, Niger
Today’s Epic Journeys takes me back a number of years now and over to West Africa, starting in the south of Benin in it’s largest city, Cotonou, and finishes in the capital of Niger, Niamey, late on the second day. A journey of just over 1000 kilometres in total, one that Google claims can be done in 16 hours. And perhaps it can, but there is a border crossing and when you do it by public transport you need to change vehicles multiple times, there’s waiting times and a night thrown in there, it ends up being a journey that I can say is truly ‘Epic’.
Tasting Japan – Some of my Japanese Favorites!
Japan is a country famous for its food. With so many options and different names, what exactly can you expect to eat when you are in Japan?
Benin – Through My Lens
The smallish country of Benin is perhaps not one that everyone has heard of before. This destination in West Africa sits wedged between the much bigger Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, and the even smaller Togo (I mean Togo is even smaller than Benin). Come see what it looks like!
Japan Loves Convenience Stores!
In Japan the convenience store is King - it's where you go for most everything. Today I discuss how it has become such a vital part of life in Japan.
Marshrutkas – Public Transport in the ex-Soviet Union
If you've read any of my posts on Central Asia or other ex-Soviet Union countries such as Georgia, you may have heard me talk about the 'Marshrutka'. Today you learn what it's like to travel in these.... vehicles of doom?
Eye on Argentina
Here's something you might not know about destination - Argentina, it's a really BEAUTIFUL country. I found this out editing today's video for you. See some amazing views from up the Palacio Barolo, one of strangest buildings I've been in in my life. When I went to Argentina in 2016 I visited Buenos Aires, Salta, …
Essential Tips for Travel in Japan!
So what do you need to know if headed to Japan? Today I’ll talk a little about the people, customs, language and culture, things to be aware of as a foreigner, and talk a bit about transport and accommodation options. And as always I will finish with a few recommendations on what to see and where to go in incredible Japan! Thanks for joining me!
Andy's World Journeys 