Thesolowanderer

So many times I have tried to find the words to explain the city of Lagos to someone and so many times words fail me. This is not a city you can try to describe, but it definitely a city you have to visit. Good day Lagos, how do you do?!? I miss you. Love always: Onyekachi (This is my Nigerian name meaning: Who's greater than God?) #BreakingBorders #Thesolowanderer A post shared by Katchie Nzama (@thesolowandera) on Mar 22, 2018 at 2:28am PDT I can best describe my relationship with Lagos as one of a person in an abusive relationship. I arrived in Lagos after 4 months of the toughest travels across West Africa, within a week I was bedridden with Malaria and I was out of action for 2 weeks popping horse tranquilizer sized pills and capsules (My doctors were amazing but I will never forgive them for expecting me to swallow those vile things). Lagos found me at a stage of my travels were I was broken and just ready to break down and cry.  Not far...

The Gambia is a beautiful country to visit. I will say this to anyone who is willing to listen. By far the most photogenic countries on the continent that I have ever visited. I have shared things to know before planning your travels to the Gambia and you can read more here . Today I will be sharing with you a bit more on things to do. What would be the best things to discover?  Wondering how we cross the River #Gambia 🇬🇲 from Barra to Banjul?!? This is the old ferry. People, livestock, cars, trucks or any mode of transport we all squeeze in from one side to another. The ticket is 25Dalasis (Gambia currency). There are 2 ferries currently working. This is the old one and takes about 40min to cross. The new one named Kunta Kinteh takes about 20min. #BreakingBorders #Thesolowanderer #Gambia 🇬🇲 A post shared by Katchie Nzama (@thesolowandera) on Jul 21, 2017 at 12:20pm PDT Rather important to mention that, travel time will be a bit difficult ...

Senegal - The Gambia (Amdallai) Border Post. Welcome to The Gambia, a tiny country that is enclaved by Senegal and is cut through by the river Gambia. The Gambia is Africa’s tiniest inland country, taking up a distance of 48 kilometers at its widest. The official language in the Gambia is English, with other languages spoken by different tribes. The other languages such as Wolof, Aku’s Creole (Pidgin English) and Mandingo. The Gambia is a country that understands tourism and has for many years focused on travel and tourism. Most of the travelers from the Gambia come from Europe, specifically the UK as this was a British colony. Kanilai Ferry crossing the River Gambia. Currency The Gambian currency is the Gambian dalasi since 1971 which replaced the Gambian Pound.  You can also pay in Euros or US Dollars in certain establishments but remember that you can’t exchange the money out of Gambia unless at land borders that enter into The Gambia. Graffi...