Everything you need to know before visiting Nigeria — visas, flights and land borders, money, health, safety, food, sites, languages, and the best time to go.
Everything you need to know about flying into Nigeria and crossing its land borders — which airports to use, which crossings are open, and which ones we'd steer well clear of.
From Lagos's floating village of Makoko to the UNESCO-listed Sacred Grove of Osun, here are the 10 sites in Nigeria we think you can't miss.
Nigeria has over 500 indigenous languages, but English, Nigerian Pidgin and a handful of Yoruba basics will get you through almost any trip.
Everything you need to know before visiting Burkina Faso — visas, money, safety, food, what to see, and when to go.
Everything you need to know about getting in and out of Burkina Faso — why land borders are currently closed to foreigners, and which airlines still fly into Ouagadougou.
An honest look at safety in Burkina Faso — the real security picture, why we still run tours there, and how our controlled, guided approach keeps travellers safe in a Level 4 country.
Eight essential dishes to try in Burkina Faso — from tô and riz gras to street-side brochettes and ice-cold bissap — straight from a team that eats where the locals eat.
Algeria's land borders are almost all closed, which makes flying the default option for most travellers. Here's exactly how to fly in, which land crossing to use if you're coming overland, and what to expect either way.
Most travellers to Kazakhstan can apply for an e-visa online — but it only works if you're flying in and out. Here's exactly how to apply, and what to do instead if you're crossing a land border.
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