Crossing Borders
Crossing Borders Dakhla to Mauritania
I thought crossing the border from Dakhla in Morocco to Mauritania was going to be really challenging and "unsafe" based on others' reaction upon telling them our plans. I imagined some militiamen with guns walking out and about where we need to keep our heads down as...
How to Travel from Spain to Morocco by Ferry
QUICK SUMMARY: Cost per person one way for a seat: About 51€ Cost for a cabin per person: About 70€ Travel Time: Between 5 to 10 hrs (depending on vessel and time) Ferry Companies: Several options. We used Balearia Immigration Process: There's an immigration officer...
Crossing Borders Zimbabwe to Mozambique
This is a guide based on my experience crossing the border from Harare, Zimbabwe to Maxixe and Maputo, Mozambique going by land. Ticket Fee: 30 – 40 USD Travel Time: 5-7 hours travel time, depending on your end destination I Mozambique Travel Schedule: Make sure to...
Crossing Borders from Nairobi, Kenya to Kampala, Uganda
Here is my guide for how to travel from Nairobi in Kenya to Kampala in Uganda by land and cross the border, all based on my experience. Ticket Fee: 3400 Kenyan Shillings for a VIP seat (highly recommended) Travel Time: Around 13 hrs. depending on traffic and the...
Crossing Borders from Kampala to Kigali
Here is how I crossed the border from Kampala in Uganda to Kigali in Rwanda by land. Ticket Fee: 60,000 Ugandan Shillings for a VIP seat (highly recommended) Travel Time: Around 13 hrs. depending on traffic and number of people in line in the passport control Travel...
A Filipina Backpacker’s Experience Travelling in 8 African Countries – Alone
This article was first seen on tripzilla.ph My first time to be in a foreign country alone was in Thailand where I had an epiphany that I wanted to see the world. Since that trip, it was just never the same for me. I was always envious of how some people just knew...
18 Must-Read Tips when Crossing Borders in Africa
Most relevant for fellow solo female backpackers. Where I went I entered Seychelles, Tanzania, and Zambia by flight. From Tanzania, I took buses to Kenya, Uganda..
Crossing Lusaka to Livingstone
Online booking is not available so you have to personally go to the station and reserve your ticket. Livingstone is a common route in Lusaka so several bus operators would be available but it’s best to book your ticket a day before to ensure good seats especially during peak season.
Crossing Livingstone to Harare Zimbabwe
From the city center in Livingstone to Victoria Falls (VF) is a 10 minute ride . My hostel, Fawlty Towers offers free shuttle to VF every 10 am in the morning so I was able to take advantage of this.
Crossing The Border from Arusha to Nairobi
Updated as of May 2019 Ticket Fee: 30 USD Travel Time: 7 to 9 hrs. depending on traffic and number of people in line in the passport control Travel Schedule: 7 am and 2 pm every day except on holidays Border to cross: Namanga (2 hrs. away from the take-off point in...