Before I travelled to Sierra Leone, it suddenly dawned on me that this might just be the first country I’ve ever visited that not a single other person I know has been to! Even when I visited Ethiopia and Sudan, I knew people who had gone before me, but Sierra Leone, well it had me […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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Voted by me as one of the top beaches in Sierra Leone, (which boasts some of the most incredible coastline in the world by the way), there’s no question Banana Island needs to be on your list if you travel to this West African country. Located just off the Freetown Peninsula, this small archipelago is […]
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The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is undoubtedly one of Sierra Leone’s best attractions. Located just outside the capital Freetown, this wonderful rescue and rehabilitation centre not only cares for these incredible creatures, but also allows visitors to view them safely and enjoyably too. And let me tell you, staring at our closest living evolutionary ancestor makes […]
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If you weren’t in the know already, then let me tell you Sierra Leone’s beaches are some of the world’s most beautiful! Who knew?! Well not me, until I visited this incredible country and saw for myself how gorgeous the white sands, blue Atlantic and palm tree-fringed shores of this country’s coastline were. And you […]
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The main Sierra Leone airport sits just outside the country’s capital, Freetown. It is the country’s only international airport and therefore the main gateway to the country for the vast majority of travellers heading here… which is why I’m bringing you this post with all the info you need for your arrival into, and departure […]
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Looking to discover the best time to visit Sierra Leone and what the weather is like in the dry and wet season? Especially in Freetown? Then this is the post for you! Located in West Africa, with the Atlantic Ocean lapping at its heels and a wild, lush tropical landscape lying behind, I think it’s […]
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I must be getting old, because I honestly think I prefer Munich to Berlin these days! And to celebrate, here’s my list of the top 17 things to do in Munich, including special tips for special summer and winter visits. The capital of Bavaria in Germany, this city has long been the heartland of this […]
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One of Bavaria’s top attractions, if you want to visit Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich, then this post will bring all the details, including my top recommended tours as well as how to make your own DIY day trip. Whichever option you go for, Castle Neuschwanstein is one Germany’s most famous sights and a must-visit if […]
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Located almost 600km apart, despite being in the same country, it’s fair to say that it’s quite the distance between the 2 great German cities of Munich and Cologne. With Cologne located in the northwest of the country and Munich located down in the Bavarian region in the south, very close to Austria, the geographical […]
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How many days in Munich is enough to get a good flavour for this city? Well that’s a good question! After all, if you want to allow enough time to see and do everything you have on your list for this great German destination (including potentially some day trips), but don’t want to be kicking […]