In Benin, where the sun gently shines
Leaving Togo and its friendly charm was not much of a shock as we got to Benin, which is almost its continuation, both geographically and socially. In Cotonou we finally applied for the Nigeria visa, and with our great surprise, people at the Nigeria House were friendly and polite and we got it after few […]
Lomé and the smile of Togo
Even if it’s one of the smallest countries of Africa, Togo has been able to pleasantly surprise me and leave a trace in my heart. It’s certainly because of its amazing people, less lazy than the Ghanaian, and much more honest then the Benin ones, where I am currently. Lomé is an amazing town that […]
A day at the voodoo fetish market of Lomè
There is a bit of everything at Lome voodoo fetish market; there is what you expect, like cows’ head bones or horses hair tails, and there is what you don’t expect, like dead cats’ heads, or even what you have never seen in life, like cobras’ or antelopes’ heads. Once you enter it, you enter […]
Elmina, lights and shadows of African history
It doesn’t seem possible that this tiny lovely fishermen village in the Southern coast of Ghana, in front of blue open ocean, with the most colourful harbour of the entire West Africa, has been the scenery of the darkest chapter of history of the entire Africa, of its people, of our history as well and […]
Ezile Bay, Ghana’s step to paradise
After so many days in the jungle, without having a proper shower, sometimes without showering at all, and often without a lot of food, especially when we were in Guinea, it has been not only a relief but pure happiness to get to Ghana and rest on the peaceful and breathtaking shores of Ezile Bay. […]
Conakry, crazy capital of Guinea
Conakry, the capital of Guinea, is so far the most African of all the places seen till now. In order to get to know a bit how everything works you need at least a week, as at the beginning you will be wrapped by its mess and confusion and finding a reason or a rule […]
The desert, its end and Mauritania
So it’s over. We are at the opposite edge of the Western Sahara. We made it. We crossed it all while it left a trace on this trip and in our hearts. It was good to spend 10days in the desert. I didn’t expect it so beautiful and alive. Yes, the Sahara is full of […]
Mauritania and the real cultural shock
FEBRUARY 12TH, 2012 Mauritania has been the turning point of this Africa trip so far. Entering it costed us an entire day at the border, first of Morocco and then of this country. Between the two borders there are 3 kilometres of land called “No man’s land”, filled with mines on both sides. We were […]
If now you ask me about Morocco…
Warm breeze, people in the streets, talking loud, smiling, greeting, people thinking I am Moroccan, tajine, couscous, no pork, no beer, hashish, ice cream, Chefchaouen, the Rif Mountains, many people called Mohammed, old Medinas and new towns, football, Africa cup, Fes, labyrinth streets, tea with tons of sugar, tea served in small glasses, […]
Morocco, so far so good
Morocco is revealing itself slowly and a charming warm place that loves to steal your heart and keep it hidden the labyrinth of its beauty forever. We left Fes at the beginning of the week, destination Rabat, where a lot of burocratic works need to be done. At the moment of writing we are […]
Fes, the charm of ancient Morocco
Arriving to Fes the day after the celebration of Mohammed’ birthday, basically the Arabic Christmas, and entering the labyrinth of its old Medina, getting lost among its narrow streets, absorbing unknown scents, getting under the attentions of the people standing there, admiring the Arabic art of some of its most beautiful buildings and hearing […]
Entering Africa from Chefchaouen coloured doors
My first step in Africa and in Morocco has been just glorious. Chefchaouen, the blue town, lost and hidden in the middle of beautiful mountain rages, has given us the best welcome ever to this country that I already love it a bit. I felt almost like an invisible ghost last night when we […]
Leaving Europe: Malaga
Malaga has been a warm and nice stop over with a lot of surprises. Its Mediterranean style didn’t astonished me too much, as I found it too touristic for my tastes, with a multitude of narrow streets packed of tapas bars and clothes shops. It was like a trap for tourists, and the whole town […]
In the Sun! Spain, finally!
Finally in the sun! Getting to Spain has been definitely one of the best moment of the trip so far. Since we entered the country, together with the landscape and the language changing, the temperatures have started to high up as well. The cold wind has been taken over by a mild breeze that keeps […]
Far Oer: hidden pearl of the North!
What can you do for 3 nights and 2 days on a boat from Iceland to Denmark, stopping over the Far Oer Islands only for six hours before starting to sail again? We were all wandering this in the ghost town of Seydisfjordur, on the East Coast of Iceland, on Wednesday, when we were […]
Day 2: from Vik to Hofn across the glaciers
Simply glorious! If I would have to use a word to use to describe such a great day, it would be this one. The sun started to shine early this morning, and even before it was right in the sky, we were all already on board of the truck, hitting the Southern road of Iceland. […]
Finally the day of the departure arrived!
So here we are! Few hours away from my dream that becomes reality! It’s hard to describe how I really feel tonight. I am excited. I know it because I have that recognisable chills under my feet ad in my stomach that doesn’t allow me to sleep and to rest my mind, that’s the sign […]
My 2012, what a year!
So, the longest year of my life is finally ending! This 2012 has been a great one , not only for the kilometers wandered, but also for the wonder and excitement that has been part of my daily life for 365 days. It was the 2nd of January when I found the ad by […]
One month away from a dream!
So here we are! It’s exactly 11 months since I found the ad about Vikings Across Africa back in January, I have been talking and dreaming about this for more than 330 days, organizing everything of my preparation, and now, just according to what I planned, everything is happening…for real! I left my house last […]
Happy Birthday to me! One year of 1st impressions…
One year ago My 1st impressions was officially starting to hit my daily life and your daily network update !!! For me it was an exciting moment, it was almost like publishing a book, I could finally start sharing my travels and photos with my friends and with those who didn’t know me at […]
