Bamako Travel Blogs

During my stay in Bamako, there were several days where it was arranged for me to take dance classes from a local teacher.  There was another woman visiting from Japan who was also interested so we were learning these dances together. Our teacher was Issa Cissokho (pictured at the front with t…

Today is the day that I have been thinking of for so much of the trip. We are finally visiting the school on the outskirts of Bamako.  I have spent many evening making up school packs to hand over. Each one contains exercise books, rulers, pens, pencils, erasers, sharpener and geometry sets.&n…

I was going to take the train to Dakar, but didn't feel like dealing with the hassle.  Security is an issue on the trains and I had a bike.  I didn't want to have to watch my stuff for 24 hours.  So instead I wrapped up my bike in cardboard and plastic at the airport and took an Air …

Fluffy hair on a polar bear means more to me than a lavatory.

Studied abroad in Bamako, Mali studying art and anthropology. I learned bogolan, or mudcloth painting. Lived with a group of students, then a family for the majority of the time. Mostly stayed in Bamako, with a weekend trip to Siby and a two-week trip visiting Segou, Djenne, Mopti, Dogon country, Sikasso and a few others.

Bruisend West Afrika

Trip to Mali

Ouais, malheureusement, pas de répit face à la chaleur toride du Mali...  Même qu"en ville, ça parait pire! Bref, j'ai pu me promener un peu en ville, pour tenter de découvrir la ville, mais malheureusement, je n'ai absolument rien trouvé d'intérêt...  Pas grand chose à Bamako!&…

Wales to Mali in a £100 car!

Around the world starting in Mali, West Africa and finishing back in Chicago.