THE JOURNAL
STORIES FROM THE JOURNEY - RAW, REAL AND UNFILTERED
I Found a Luxury Paradise Deep in the Congo Jungle 🇨🇬
After riding through the remote forests of northern Republic of the Congo, I continued south toward Brazzaville.
I expected another demanding stretch of jungle roads, long distances and basic accommodation—but instead, I found something completely unexpected: a hidden luxury retreat deep in the Congo jungle.
I Rode Into One of Africa’s Least-Visited Countries, 🇨🇬 Congo
After leaving Cameroon behind, I crossed into the Republic of the Congo, reaching another major milestone of the African expedition.
This was a country I had been looking forward to for a long time, but also one that carried a reputation for being extremely difficult to travel through by road.
This Country Deserves More Attention | 🇨🇲 Cameroon by Motorcycle
After entering Cameroon from Nigeria, the journey continued deeper into one of the most challenging and rewarding countries of the expedition. Cameroon quickly showed why it is considered the gateway between West and Central Africa—vast distances, dense forests, unpredictable roads and landscapes that constantly changed.
The Country Everyone Warned Me About | 🇳🇬 Nigeria by Motorcycle
After crossing into Nigeria, I entered one of the most intense chapters of my African journey.
This entire episode brings together my complete ride through the country—from the border with Benin, through some of Nigeria’s biggest cities, all the way to the border with Cameroon.
Riding Through Cameroon 🇨🇲 Under Military Escort & My Escape from It
After crossing from Nigeria into Cameroon through Ekok, I entered one of the most intense and unpredictable chapters of the entire African journey.
This was no longer just another border crossing—it was the beginning of Central Africa, a region where security concerns, remote roads and limited infrastructure make every decision more important.
Nigeria 🇳🇬 to Cameroon 🇨🇲 : Africa's Green Frontier
After travelling through the chaos and intensity of southern Nigeria, I continued further southeast toward one of the most important milestones of the journey: crossing into Cameroon.
Nigeria 🇳🇬 Hits Different – Benin City, Owerri & Roads That'll Test You
After experiencing the intensity of Lagos, I continued deeper into Nigeria, heading east through Benin City and eventually Owerri.
Leaving Lagos behind did not mean leaving the chaos behind—the roads remained busy, unpredictable and full of the constant movement that defines travelling through Nigeria.
Riding Solo Into Nigeria 🇳🇬: Africa's Wildest Country
Leaving Benin behind, I continued east toward one of the biggest and most intense countries on the African continent: Nigeria.
After enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Cotonou, the transition into Nigeria was immediate. The roads became busier, the traffic heavier and the overall pace of life increased dramatically.
BENIN Blew Me Away — Epic Scenery & Exploring Cotonou by Motorcycle
Leaving Togo, I continued east into Benin, another new country and another completely different experience on the journey across Africa.
After several intense stages through West Africa, Benin immediately felt welcoming, vibrant and full of character.
Riding Into TOGO 🇹🇬 | The Country Nobody Talks About
After leaving Ghana, I continued east toward Togo, another small but important step in my journey across Africa.
Unlike countries such as Mauritania, Guinea or Ghana, where I spent much more time exploring, Togo was mainly a short stop on the route toward the next major chapter of the expedition: Benin.