Visa Process – Central African Republic (République Centrafricaine) Visa? A whole post just about CAR’s visa? How difficult could it be? Oh are you in for a treat! To start things off – I tried to get a normal visa from the CAR embassy in Paris, but they asked for an invitation from the ministry […]
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Senegal & The Gambia: Traveling overland from Dakar, Senegal to Banjul, The Gambia
Senegal & The Gambia: Travelling overland from Dakar to the Gambia using public transport! After full week of work plus a few days exploring Dakar, I was ready to move on. Dakar is a truly unique place, rough around the edges, bristling with diversity & full of interesting places. I was anxious to leave the […]
Afghanistan – Independently explore the Ancient City of Herat
I walked alone across the long bridge over the Panj River between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Military vehicles and watchtowers on both ends reminded me that I wasn’t really alone. At the end of the bridge there is a large gate controlling the entrance into Afghanistan. I had a long walk to ponder the wisdom of my decision to travel through Afghanistan, but I was eager to witness the current state of affairs, learn more about Afghani daily life, and see some of the amazingly beautiful sights we hear far too little about.