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Benin-where to start? I think technically it's a West African country in the gulf of Guinee. It's the birthplace of the Vodun (Voodoo) religion and also the home of the former Dohomey Kingdom. Honestly, I found this to be the most difficult country to navigate. It was fine when I was with my local guides, but on my own, it was bad. And heads up- CASH ONLY COUNTRY!!! I found no one that accepted credit cards- not even hotels. I checked a 5 star hotel at $600 per night-still ca
Another road trip! But I really do appreciate the opportunity to really see a country. First stop was the Voodoo market. Kinda freaky. Even though it's not about dark spirits, it was still unsettling. After the market, we started our drive outside of Lome. It really is a beautiful country. Chateau Viale was a private residence. Then the presidential palace for a few years before it was abandoned. Too bad it fell into such disrepair. On the way back to town, we stumbled on an
I almost skipped this country- and I'm so glad I didn't! There is so much to discover in this country- it's not just a knockoff Benin. I truly enjoyed exploring it and learning about the history, seeing the landscape and meeting some really great people. I started in Agbodrafo(House of slaves) and Aneho(Glidji-Kpodji, historic center and mosiac's). My first introduction to Vodun (Voodoo). Remember, they kept them underground, so that's what the hole in the floor is above. Ne
