Crossing Borders

Crossing Borders, Mauritania, Morocco

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 we cross, possibly being randomly taken out of […]

Crossing Borders, Morocco

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 on board, quite convenient! Port in Nador: The port of […]

Crossing Borders

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 travel during the day Border to Cross: Forbes Border […]

Crossing Borders, Kenya, 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 number of people in line in passport control. Travel […]

Crossing Borders, Rwanda, Uganda

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 Schedule: I took the 7:30 pm bus because I prefer overnight […]

Crossing Borders, Filipino Corner

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 what they […]

Crossing Borders, Experiences, Seychelles

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 Borders

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 Borders

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.