Waterfall in the bus, fuel crises and women without trousers

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January 20th 2012

Published: January 20th 2012

The nice description ‘Africa for beginners’ in the Lonely Planet book sounds great and of course you are expecting quite relaxed, friendly and a beautiful country, we were really looking forward to hit the road by backpack in an easy way this time. But when we finally arrived to this country and faced to extreme poverty, hassle which remained us a ‘light’ Kenya and remote capital city so w... Read Full Entry

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Christopher

International backpacker

An Aussie trying to travel as much of the world as possible.. Love to see and experience new things, silly things, food things, anything! I'm a budget traveller who prefers to visit the locals rather than the local attractions. Travel for me is about experiencing new cultures and accepting people for who they are. We wish to help people to travel the world as it is an amazing place with so much to see and do, travelling is easy once you make the decision to go. The hardest part for most making the decision to book that ticket but that is the beginning for life changing and rewarding experi... full info

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22nd January 2012

Susurros somnolientos
J. Lalo Cura

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I was always doubting the 'Africa light' stamp LP put on Malawi. Interesting to hear how the fuel crisis has affected everyday life, hopefully for the people of Malawi it'll be getting better soon. The thing with publicly ripping off women's trousers is absolutely despicable, though, no matter what twisted justifications they come up with. There's no excuse for misogyny. Cheers, Jens

24th January 2012

Alma
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Fantastiska....fantastic

27th January 2012

Nogteva
Nogteva Yulia

What I have read about trousers make me shock.

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