Spending a day in Mauritius (Part 1)
If you’ve traveled the twenty-odd hours on an airplane from New York City to make it all the way to Mauritius, odds are you’re going...
Togo
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A quick look back at 2010
It is now the new year, with new goals and new milestones on the horizon. But not too late to take a quick look back...
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Why we will not be in Algiers for New Years Eve
We were supposed to be, but that’s just not happening. Well, first we were going to be in India but those plans got derailed so...
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Shopping at Stabroek Market in Georgetown, Guyana
Local markets are the heart of a city. Particularly in areas where the concept of the supermarket or Super Wal*Mart hasn’t yet caught on, the...
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The value of a granola bar, and other Ghanaian currencies
After crossing the border between Aflao, Ghana and Lomé, Togo twice last week I have come to the conclusion that granola bars are incredibly valuable...
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Afternoon activities in Accra
Although not rich in traditional tourist attractions, Accra, Ghana still presents a number of sights and activities for visitors. Maybe not enough to consume several...
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Touring the Fetish Market of Lomé, Togo
The fetish market in Lomé, Togo was everything I expected in many ways. It was also one thing that I didn’t really expect at all:...
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Dear Togo: You win.
I’m throwing in the towel. Conceding defeat. Packing up an going home (well, not until tomorrow). Lomé, Togo has defeated me and my irrational sense...
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On the road to Togo
As we finally pulled in to the parking lot in Aflao, on the border between Ghana and Togo, the crowds grew and touts started clamoring...