West and Central Africa
Ghana, Liberia, Benin, the Dogon country, Kinshasa and the Central African Republic.
Nigerian 419 Scams
There are probably few people out there who have not at some point received a beguiling email correspondence from a dulcet West African claiming Christian values and a gargantuan stash of money…
Surfing Liberia
One of the most interesting and encouraging bits of news to come out of the growing African travel scene is the emergence of Liberia as a potential surf destination.
Looking For Water
By Colyn Alcock When the rainy season kicks off in Ghana, a strange metamorphosis overcomes the locals.
A Trip to the "Shopping Mall"
By Colyn Alcock The old song goes, "if you go down to the woods today, you better go in disguise." Nobody mentioned the exhausting experience of shopping in Accra.
Accra for beginners
By Colyn Alcock Ghana welcomed me with an impressive monster of an electrical storm at 35,000 feet, out of the plane window it looked like God was taking photographs of his little piece of heaven…
Ghana - Fattening the Soul
By Colyn Alcock Allow me to pose a question for you to ponder. When was the last time that you took a major life decision that wasnÂt based on a need to further your career, improve your lifestyle,…
La République du Bénin
People and languages There are over 50 distinct groups of peoples in Benin, and each speaks a different language or dialect.
The Valley of Eden - Central Africa Republic
The heat was like a furnace. Sweat evaporated instantly. Our clothes burned on our skin.
A Trek in Dogon Country
Nicky McLean treks through the Dogon Country in Mali, West Africa, famous for being a culture that still ives in cliff-side villages and has managed to keep its old way of life.
Desolated Place, Desolated Man
By Chris McCarus Shegey is the Lingala word for street kid. The six-and seven-year old ones approach, hold out their hands, tilt their heads and say "Papa, give me one franc.
Kinshasa: Food Scarce, But Guitars Abound
By Chris McCarus When you pick up an Almaz guitar, you can feel it wasn't made in a factory. Wood grain rises into the enamel paint.
Character Building in Ghana
This job, you just never know... six months ago I wasn't contemplating even coming to Ghana and now here I am hanging out with Rita Marley, wife of the late Bob Marley, contemplating horticultural…