The Road Chose Me: Driving a Jeep Wrangler 80,000 miles around Africa for 2 years

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

After a quick stop back in Mali to pickup one last visa before the big trek South, I have driven into African country number nine, Burkina Faso !



Read more here: http://theroadchoseme.com/into-burkina-faso

-Dan

 

[BonesBrigade]

I'm curious who is filming you during the shots from outside of the Jeep? In your videos, the camera isn't simply stationary like some other videos I've seen from solo travelers.

 

[Dan Grec]

I'm curious who is filming you during the shots from outside of the Jeep? In your videos, the camera isn't simply stationary like some other videos I've seen from solo travelers.

It's on a tripod most of the time, or else I ask someone on the side of the road to point it at the Jeep while I drive past.
It's fun explaining that in French.

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

I'm checking out the sights of Southern Burkina Faso which are stunning!
I can't believe nobody talks about these kinds of places!

Here are "Les Pics De Sindou" - natural sandstone formations. I had the whole place to myself so I wandered around for the morning:


Lots more pics: http://theroadchoseme.com/les-pics-de-sindou

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

I camped on the shored of Lake Tengrela in Burkina Faso.

THIS is the kind of campsite I dreamed of long before this trip began!
Massive baobab trees, hippos grunting near the Jeep and friendly locals!

Read More: http://theroadchoseme.com/around-lake-tengrela



Best campsite of the trip so far, hands down!

-Dan

 

[DiploStrat]

Great Site!

Exactly the campsite that is so hard to find in the States!

N.B. Do remember - never camp between a hippo and water. And they do clear such nice sites!

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

I will be doing a LIVE interview tonight at 8PM CT on the Jeep Talk Show.

You can listen live on YouTube at the link below. Check the video now for a countdown in your local timezone.

You can also Call-in and ask me a question once the show starts! - (302)-202-1110 (then enter code 219835)

https://youtu.be/YMKxUvAyXaI

Talk to you tonight!

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi Everyone,

I am still moving through Southern Burkina Faso, and visited the UNESCO-listed Ruins of Loropeni

Here's my campsite right next to the ruins:


Read More: http://theroadchoseme.com/the-ruins-of-loropeni

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

Being treated like a wallet with legs can sometimes get the better of me.

At the famous Houses of Tiébélé in Southern Burkina Faso I had more than I can handle.



Read more about one of the major downsides to travel in West Africa: http://theroadchoseme.com/tiebele-and-greed

On that note, it's time for another country!

-Dan

 

[Tadpole]

That last post reminds me of a recent conversation I had with my adult daughter on the use of the word "no" and how powerful it is. You did the right thing (in my opinion) by leaving without further "donations".

Nice trip report!

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

It's hard to believe, I have just driven into African country number TEN on this expedition!

Read about the crossing into Togo: http://theroadchoseme.com/into-togo



-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

I am out exploring the mountains of Togo, right along the border of Ghana.

I am loving this place! Much cleaner than nearby countires and really, really friendly people.



Read More: http://theroadchoseme.com/the-mountains-of-togo

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

How is the Jeep running, I hear you ask?

I am bringing back the "Jeep Stuff" posts from my previous expedition!
Here is the first one from Africa:
http://theroadchoseme.com/jeep-stuff-africa

And to read about all the repairs, upgrades and maintenance I recently performed over here checkout my article in the latest FREE edition of JPFreek Adventure Magazine:
http://currentissue.jpfreek.com/

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

After really enjoying Togo I have moved into Benin, African country number 11.

Read more: http://theroadchoseme.com/into-benin



-Dan

 

[InvalidConflict]

Hey Dan! Loving the updates on the trip! Im pretty much checking your site everyday hoping for a new update. Been really dreaming about doing a trip like yours and have officially made a savings account to help me achieve it. I live in alberta, so i'm thinking a trip to Inuvik and Prudhoe bay will be a good way to start getting into overlanding! Can't wait for the next update!