Is it safe to visit Ivory Coast? It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once. This travel guide to Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) aims to be an introduction to a country largely unknown to the English-speaking world. It is nation that can be said to wear its heart on… Continue reading
Despite the skyline there’s little to do in Abidjan, and I’m glad to be able to move on. After two and a half months of travel, the last week was a designated rest week, for recuperation and birthday celebrations. From Abidjan I made the relatively short hop by minibus back… Continue reading
I like the market, and indeed Grand Lahou, better the second day. Some goodwill from passing strangers, and 800 CFA francs in change in my pocket allows me to buy what I want (I had been having small change problems). I even manage to get hold of a Moldovan made… Continue reading
There were no vehicles heading to Zwedru, the only road to Harper by 8.30 (that’s very late!) so I organise a mototaxi for the journey. I later find out its 200km! Although I slept well, I am grouchy by the time the driver gets his act together and we leave… Continue reading
The latest people to demand change of governance are those of Egypt – which of course lies along my route like Tunisia and Cote D’Ivoire. This will (hopefully) be sorted out (either way) quickly, desperate as Egypt will be to maintain its tourism. The Foreign Office currently has a travel… Continue reading
