We knew this stretch of our planned journey could potentially end our trip. “There are two routes from Kenya to Ethiopia or vice versa. The main road through Marsabit which […]
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Africa country journal
Entries and journals from overlanding adventure touring Africa
The Best UPSHIFT ONLINE – 2019 Adv motorcycle photos
The best adventure dualsport motorycle travel photos of 2019 all in one magazine UPSHIFT ONLINE 41st edition is pure bike candy for the eyes. It is a collection of some […]
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Images from an Africa journey
Images from each East Africa country we visited on our way from South Africa to Europe. Where else than in Africa can you kiss a Giraffe? Africa is an incredibly […]
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Namibia – Caprivi. 2010/12/10
In the corner of Zimabwe, Zambia and Namibia this small piece of heaven is part of the Okavango, Zambesi Kwando and Chobe rivers . The smell and fresh air after a […]
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Egypt- In search of the old Egyptians part 3. 2012/10/25
With a 200% deposit on a Carnet de passage just for Egypt we knew the slow wheels of bureaucracy in Egypt will test our patience. The day we landed in […]
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Egypt..in search of the old Egyptians. Part 2. 2012/04/25
After our stint in Ethiopia having to beg, kick and kill for petrol, we thought petrol would be an easier commodity to come by in Egypt. Well as it turns […]
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Egypt..in search of the old Egyptians. Part 1 2012/04/25
Penning our experience with Egypt took me some time. It’s got more to do with the aberrant manner of Egypt. Take caution not to become cynical about Egyptians and try […]
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There’s a special heaven for Sudanese Part2 10/04/2012
We have lost so much time with waiting for spares we had to make up some distance through the northern part of Sudan on our way to Egypt. The days […]
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There’s a special heaven for Sudanese 10/04/2012
Yes, yes I know, they are in conflict with South Sudan for oil, and from what the media dish up that must make most of the people of Sudan evil […]
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Hundred Men and Five Fishes – Directed by Osman from the Red Sea (27/03/2012)
By ‘good chance’ Michnus’ bike left us cooling it in front of a very small “Coffe Shop” ran by Ethiopian and Sudanese girls. The coffee shop is an old house […]
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Sweet Sudan … 25/03/2012
Sudan is a wonderful surprise; you hear ‘Welcome to Sudan’ and ‘Do you like Sudan’ everywhere. The food is a blend of Turkish, Western and local dishes. And, for the […]
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Cheers Ethiopia, until we meet again … 24/03/2012
We left Addis so excited to be on the bikes again but halfway to Bahir Dar Michnus realized that the legs of his pants was sprayed with oil …. Both […]
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