With the hustle and bustle on the roads these holidays, who better to ask how to deal with the silly season than one of Tracks4Africa’s experts? By Arnold Ras
Category Archives: Preparing for a trip
Which overlanding mattress is right for you?
It’s hard not to sleep well out in the bush, but a bad mattress will definitely take the gloss off. Unless you prefer listening to the nightjars and hyenas all night, consider the following before buying a new mattress for your next bush trip. By Chris Davies
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Tips for hassle-free border crossing in Africa: Before you leave
Land borders in Africa have an ominous reputation, but they’re usually not as bad as people think. There are notable exceptions – one entry into Egypt cost me five hours and USD170 in unavoidable bribes. But those are the horror stories we tell our friends, whereas most crossings are rather dull and uneventful; just a bit of a hassle and an unwanted, but unfortunately legitimate, drain on the wallet. By Chris Davies
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