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Nature’s Last Stand: It’s Only A Matter of Príncipe!

Nature’s Last Stand: It’s Only A Matter of Príncipe!

by Calvin Sun | Jan 8, 2024 | How Did You Do That?, Príncipe, São Tomé & Príncipe, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come, Winter 2023: The Gulf of Guinea

  After a 10 day long roadtrip across the coast along the Gulf of Guinea and a day to recover in Accra, we flew out on an afternoon 4:10pm TP1527 TAP Portugal flight from Accra to TMS airport in São Tomé, one of the least visited countries in the world.  ...
That’s Pretty Accra-te!

That’s Pretty Accra-te!

by Calvin Sun | Jan 5, 2024 | Ghana, The Nightlife, Winter 2023: The Gulf of Guinea

  Returning from Cape Coast last night, we recharged at our fancy apartments at Embassy Gardens, complete with a swimming pool, centrally locatded café restaurant, and gym.     It was at this point (and luckily at this point) where we found out the air...
Let’s Kakum Up That Ladder

Let’s Kakum Up That Ladder

by Calvin Sun | Jan 5, 2024 | Ghana, Winter 2023: The Gulf of Guinea

 From Cape Coast and on our way back to Accra, we took a detour north to Kakum National Park.This tropical forest park was established in 1931 as a reserve and designated a national park in 1992. It is currently on a waitlist to become designated a UNESCO World...
Cape Coast “of Good Hope”

Cape Coast “of Good Hope”

by Calvin Sun | Jan 4, 2024 | Ghana, Winter 2023: The Gulf of Guinea

  From Lomé we departed for our 4-5 drive to Accra. The Aflao border right outside of Lomé is literally a 5-8 minute drive.     And thanks to Albert, our local Togo guide, he was able to arrange his friend and money exchanger to exchange for me not only...
I’ll Have That “Lomé”in To-go Please!

I’ll Have That “Lomé”in To-go Please!

by Calvin Sun | Jan 3, 2024 | Togo, Winter 2023: The Gulf of Guinea

  After 2 days and celebrating the New Year’s in Ouidah, we left for Lomé early in the morning for the border between Togo and Benin. It’s about an hour’s drive from Ouidah.     The first part is stamping out of Benin in this foreroom:...
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