Overland Travel in West Africa Across 7 Countries (Part 1) with Gunnar Garfors & Jacqui Kunz

About this episode

Co-hosts Jacqui and Gunnar share stories from their overland travel adventure across seven countries in West Africa.

What happens when you try overland travel in West Africa across seven countries using only local transport? Gunnar Garfors is a Norwegian traveler, journalist, and author who became the first person to visit every country in the world twice. He is known for seeking out unusual routes and lesser-visited destinations, often traveling far beyond typical tourist paths. Jacqui Kunz is a full-time traveler who has explored more than 100 countries and was named “World’s Most Intrepid Traveler” in 2023, recognizing her commitment to exploring challenging destinations and traveling well off the beaten path. In this episode, co-hosts Jacqui and Gunnar share stories from the first leg of their West Africa adventure across seven countries, covering Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea. They talk about what it’s really like to travel overland in West Africa, from chaotic border crossings and broken buses to incredible landscapes, unexpected friendships, and the patience required to move through the region. If you’ve ever wondered what travel in this part of the world actually feels like on the ground, this conversation gives you a candid look at the challenges, surprises, and…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Moore

Guests: Gunnar Garfors, Jacqui Kunz

Topics covered

• overland travel
• West Africa
• local transport
• adventure travel
• cultural experiences
• border crossings
• travel challenges

Keywords

• overland travel
• West Africa
• local transport
• travel stories
• border crossings
• adventure
• cultural exploration
• travel challenges
• Gunnar Garfors
• Jacqui Kunz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zero To Travel Podcast

Places: Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea

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