Wow, thanks so much for writing about this country and sharing your photos and videos. I'd never heard of Guinea Bissau before. Fascinating stuff. Looking forward to reading about your trip to the islands!
A great update. Flashbacks to my times in Brazil with all the tudo bem’s! 😂 great that you’re back in Europe from May, hopefully we can meet up somewhere! 🍻x
Yes, I was saying to J that this time we absolutely must make an overnight stop at yours between Scotland and England. It's quite likely we'll do that at least once by car. xx
Wow what an amazing trip! Just subscribed! Dyou think it’s doable to drive through (and to) Guinea Bissau without a 4x4? We are going to lift our van a bit but it’s still a 2x4.
Yeah it’s totally doable. Good ground clearance is definitely helpful, although lots of locals are slamming their low slung 2-wheel drives along these crappy roads! The key thing is to avoid rainy season as mud will be your enemy on some sections. Up to Guinea Bissau though, the biggest issue is broken roads and potholes. Things get a bit worse in Guinea. Your main restriction will be perhaps being more reticent about some wild-camping options and
desert driving in Morocco and Mauritania but these are optional (main roads are very good) and deserts can be done on tours. Happy planning!
I was holding my breath to read about what happened on the journey to the islands....and your blog ended. Cannot wait for the next installment. Go well and safe both of you.
Loving this latest blog and so many fantastic pictures! What a trip it is for you both and thanks for sharing, the kayaking sounded and looked incredible. Nothin beats that silence of nothing but nature.
Thanks Andy! It was amazing. Feel very lucky to see these barely visited places. See you soon in Brighton (which has a few more visitors than Canchungo).
Great post - hugely informative - love your determination with everything including Portuguese ! How are you managing for online connections ? Keep well and safe travels, Gary
Thanks Gary! I think our Portuguese belongs in the ‘incompetent’ category 😆. Online connections have been really variable. Sometimes it’s 🤬 but overall it’s working better than anticipated. We’re buying SIMs from 2 different networks, where possible, so we can maximise our chances of having good coverage.
I'm so happy when I read your travel reports. It's the same what we see and feel on our journey through West Africa. You bring it on the point without judging them in a bad way. (Excuse my bad English 🥴)
Will there be another post about the pirogue and the archipelago?
Hi, yes there will be!
Wow, thanks so much for writing about this country and sharing your photos and videos. I'd never heard of Guinea Bissau before. Fascinating stuff. Looking forward to reading about your trip to the islands!
thanks so much claire!
A great update. Flashbacks to my times in Brazil with all the tudo bem’s! 😂 great that you’re back in Europe from May, hopefully we can meet up somewhere! 🍻x
Yes, I was saying to J that this time we absolutely must make an overnight stop at yours between Scotland and England. It's quite likely we'll do that at least once by car. xx
That’d be great, Grantham station is very close and on the main LNER line from KGX to Edinburgh, if you decide to let the train take strain x
Wow what an amazing trip! Just subscribed! Dyou think it’s doable to drive through (and to) Guinea Bissau without a 4x4? We are going to lift our van a bit but it’s still a 2x4.
Can’t wait for your next stories!
Hello and welcome!
Yeah it’s totally doable. Good ground clearance is definitely helpful, although lots of locals are slamming their low slung 2-wheel drives along these crappy roads! The key thing is to avoid rainy season as mud will be your enemy on some sections. Up to Guinea Bissau though, the biggest issue is broken roads and potholes. Things get a bit worse in Guinea. Your main restriction will be perhaps being more reticent about some wild-camping options and
desert driving in Morocco and Mauritania but these are optional (main roads are very good) and deserts can be done on tours. Happy planning!
Thank you for the detailed response!! So exciting!!
No problem. Feel free to message if needs be. There are some good FB groups for overlanding Morocco and West Africa. Are you defo doing it soonish?
Not soonish at all, we want to do it in a couple of years, we have other plans for 2025 and 2026 :)
You’re very kind, thank you!
Loved the video of the lake. I put it on full screen and just drank it in!
Ha! Glad to spread the joy 😎
I'm a big fan of Guinea-Bissau!
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Thanks Hamish, great post! (I’m also from Scotland btw). Where’s next?
I was holding my breath to read about what happened on the journey to the islands....and your blog ended. Cannot wait for the next installment. Go well and safe both of you.
Spoiler alert - we're still alive! More coming soon. :)
Loving this latest blog and so many fantastic pictures! What a trip it is for you both and thanks for sharing, the kayaking sounded and looked incredible. Nothin beats that silence of nothing but nature.
Thanks Andy! It was amazing. Feel very lucky to see these barely visited places. See you soon in Brighton (which has a few more visitors than Canchungo).
I feel like I’m reading Tom Sawyer again. Lucky I have an adventure to look forward to
Loved it as always Paula
Brilliant xx
😍. Thanks Ders. Xx
so great to read you. Thank you Paula, keep going. Greetings to Jeremy
Thank you Monica!
Great post - hugely informative - love your determination with everything including Portuguese ! How are you managing for online connections ? Keep well and safe travels, Gary
Thanks Gary! I think our Portuguese belongs in the ‘incompetent’ category 😆. Online connections have been really variable. Sometimes it’s 🤬 but overall it’s working better than anticipated. We’re buying SIMs from 2 different networks, where possible, so we can maximise our chances of having good coverage.
Wow it looks beautiful, lovely writing of the country.
Thanks Julian. It is gorgeous. Do it next time?!
I am sure we will Paula.
Guinea Bissau is the place to go.
We really loved it. Such a gentle place. It also gave us a lot of food for thought.
I’ve learned lots! I especially like your “speedy” journey through the forest.
Vroom!!
Fabulous. What a great adventure. Thank you for blogging it.
Thanks Richard. Hope you’re enjoying the sand 😎
I'm so happy when I read your travel reports. It's the same what we see and feel on our journey through West Africa. You bring it on the point without judging them in a bad way. (Excuse my bad English 🥴)
Greetings from the ivory coast
Thanks both! There’s so much to say, and so little space…. We’re glad to hear you have made it to Ivory Coast. Enjoy!