From the savoury stews of East Africa to the delectable pastries of North Africa, the continent’s culinary landscape is as diverse as it is delicious, offering many gastronomic delights just waiting to be discovered.
Welcome to Benin!
Voodoo. Wildlife. Slave Trade History.
The original birthplace of voodoo and a main slave trading station for centuries. Learn about spirits and fetishes in the interesting cities of Ouidah and Abomey. Don’t miss out of exploring the unique stilt village of Ganvie, located only 25min by boat ride from the capital city of Cotonou. Benin is also blessed with gorgeous palm-fringed beaches along its coastline and a much different change of scenery in the north at Pendjari Park National, one of the best wildlife parks in West Africa. See elephants, cheetahs, lions, leopards and many other animals there.
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AFRICA Food Map – African Food Guide to 54 Countries
Africa is a huge continent made up of 54 different countries in total.
Our Africa Food Map covers the most popular African food eaten in each country.
Travelling to West Africa – 17 ESSENTIAL Things to Know Before You Go
Travelling to West Africa might not be on everyone’s bucket list. It seems like a truly forgotten part of the world.
But for those who seek adventure and are eager to see raw Africa, West Africa will not disappoint.
Travelling West Africa – Our INCREDIBLE Journey Recap
Should we go travelling West Africa? Why not?
There are 16 countries in this region and after spending several months here; we have a little recap for you from our crazy travels across this region of Africa.
8 Most Popular West African Dishes
From Mauritania to Cameroon, this part of the world isn’t known as a culinary superstar, yet some great dishes can be found here.