Tag 'Africa'

There are significant variations between nations, just as there are throughout the world! Rwanda, for example, is not the same as Equatorial Guinea. Cameroon is not the same as Ethiopia, which is not the same as Kenya, and so on. The regional denominations, on the other hand, have some worth. There is a distinction between East Africa, South Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, and North Africa that gives these classifications meaning

The city was bad, the people were obnoxious, the transportation was bad, the hotels were overpriced, and nearly every girl I met was only interested in making money.

When I arrived in Praia, it was obvious what a small country this is. A tiny airport with a few guys outside and few facilities. I don't recall seeing a proper restaurant at the airport. I took a cab to the city center and found an Airbnb for about $40 per night. I wasn't staying in the colonial...

Without a question, Equatorial Guinea is one of the strangest countries on the planet. Most of you, I'm sure, know nothing about this country, and this isn't by chance. This country has the reputation of being Africa's "North Korea." Visas are almost impossible to obtain unless you are an American (due to oil contracts), and there is no tourism industry in place.