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Bridging The Continents

Andre van der Most

Bridging the Continents follows the inspiring journey of André van der Most as he drives a Toyota Land Cruiser from Holland to Uganda along the rugged west coast of Africa. More than just an overland adventure, this podcast shines a light on the people and organizations making a difference across the continent.Through stories from the road—navigating borders, crossing deserts, and connecting with communities—André shares both the challenges and triumphs of his expedition. Along the way, he

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November 6 2025 - Catching Up in Makeni: A Day of...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/11/23

📍 Location: Makeni📝 Episode NotesGood day — November 6th. I'm running a day behind, but I managed to call my son, Nathan, to wish him a happy birthday. Celebrating across continents isn’t always simple, but we made it work.I knew that Meryl would be coming into McKinney this afternoon. I’ve met her a few times before, mostly when she was young and her family lived near Seattle before moving to Denver. She was born in the Netherlands, so she holds both American and Dutch passports. Her dad’s career

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November 5 2025 - Exploring Kambia: Peace Corps,...

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2025/11/22

📍 LocationKadam Hotel & Kambia, Sierra Leone📝 Episode NotesGood day. November 5, 2025. I’m staying at the Kadam Hotel in Kambia, which has its own well and water tank. Breakfast wasn’t included, so I picked up some fried bananas on the way. Today was special because I finally got to meet Summa, a local Peace Corps supporter, thanks to Merle Adrianze, who had recently worked in Sierra Leone.Summa and I met at a junction in Kambia part two and went to a small place to try Yatari, a local drink

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November 4 2025 - Walking Companions, Border...

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2025/11/22

📍 LocationConakry, Guinea → Kambia, Sierra Leone📝 Episode NotesToday was all about finally securing my visa for Sierra Leone after yesterday’s delays. First, we needed to pay the $80 fee for each of us—me, Michael, and Freddy. They walked to a nearby bank to handle the payments while I stayed behind to organize the car. Their plan was to start walking again once we left the city; they’ve been walking since Senegal, covering about 30 km a day, finding villages where they can sleep under a roof and

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November 3 2025 - The Visa Chase: A Day of Detours in...

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2025/11/22

📍 LocationConakry, Guinea📝 Episode NotesToday turned into one of those travel days where nothing works the way it should, yet everything somehow works out anyway. I started the morning with the usual hotel breakfast—simple sandwich, egg, and coffee—and set out on what I thought would be a straightforward mission: getting my visa for Sierra Leone.Right away, the address for the embassy was wrong. After wandering around and getting help from a policeman-in-training who rode with me across town, I

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November 2 2025 - Farewell to Johan: Last Day...

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2025/11/18

LocationGuinea-Bissau — hotel stay and local reflections before departureEpisode NotesGood day! November 2, 2025, marked Johan’s last day traveling with me on this journey. He arranged a late-night flight to Paris, connecting on to Madrid, and then a train to Alcaceros to continue his plans. The morning started with a small hiccup—a one-hour flight delay—but everything eventually worked out.Johan also had the opportunity to meet Christoph Roller, a remarkable German pastor in his 70s who spent six

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November 1 2025 - From Tent to Traffic Jam: A Long...

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2025/11/18

LocationGuinea — from rural backroads near the Sua Piti Dam to the chaotic streets of ConakryEpisode Notes I woke up in a tent for the first time on this trip—soaked ground from the night’s rain, cow chips to dodge, but otherwise a peaceful start after yesterday’s battle with the mud. The morning roads were slow, rough, and winding, and for 50 kilometers I had to practically sculpt my way through the sculpted tracks. Every tiny village felt like a reward, especially when I could grab a small cup of

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October 31 2025 - The Day Everything Was in the Way:...

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2025/11/17

📍 LocationRural backroads of Guinea📝 Episode Notes On October 31st, the day started with a small detail I forgot to mention from the night before—our very first time eating Norwegian army rations. Johan had brought them along, and honestly, once we added the 400 ml of hot water and let the packet sit for 15 minutes, it turned into a pretty decent meal. Not gourmet, but definitely not bad.In the morning, we chose not to make coffee since Johan doesn’t drink any, and saving time seemed more

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October 30 2025 - A Road of Goats, Holes, and Firsts:...

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2025/11/17

📍 LocationKoundara → Rural backroads of West Africa (October 30th)📝 Episode NotesOn October 30th, I left Kundara again—a busy, chaotic place—and hit the road without much of a breakfast. Early on, I finally met someone who made sense when it came to exchanging money. I swapped $200 and ended up with a ridiculous inch-and-a-half stack of bills. That’s just how currency works out here.The roads were an adventure of their own. Old tarmac full of deep holes, improvised trails running alongside them,

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October 29 2025 - Buckets, Borders, and Motorbike...

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2025/11/16

📍 LocationBafatá, Guinea-Bissau → Kundara, Guinea📝 Episode NotesBreakfast at the hotel in Bafatá was a welcome inclusion, and the morning brought an unexpected surprise: the car, dirty from the previous day, had been washed by the security staff. A small gesture, but much appreciated.The journey headed toward Kundara in Guinea, a second chance to make progress across the border. The roads remained rough—patchy asphalt riddled with holes required careful maneuvering. Crossing the border proved

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October 28 2025 - Bridges, Waterways, and Detours:...

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2025/11/16

📍 LocationBafatá, Guinea-Bissau → Guinea Border📝 Episode NotesOn October 28th, the plan was to reach Guinea, following a seemingly short and plausible route displayed on the Garmin and other mapping apps. Once on the N1 highway in Guinea, the next day’s goal would be to arrive in Conakry.The route proved challenging, with roads far from ideal. A notable highlight was crossing the Cordobal River—a river with a dramatic drop, creating a small but stunning waterfall visible from the bridge. After

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October 27 2025 - Mail Hunts, Market Streets, and...

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2025/11/16

📍 LocationBissau → Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau📝 Episode NotesGood day—October 27th. Even though staying an extra day in Bissau had become something of a pattern, we decided to keep moving. With Johan aiming to reach Conakry by November 1st to catch his flight back to Spain, we needed to stay on schedule. Before leaving, we explored a bit of old Bissau. The streets were chaotic—markets, people, motorbikes everywhere—and I spent the whole drive alert, watching everything coming at us from all sides.I also

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October 26 2025 - Crossing Borders and Potholes: The...

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2025/11/16

📍 LocationBanjul, The Gambia → Bissau, Guinea-Bissau📝 Episode NotesOn October 26th, I set out with the goal of reaching Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. It was an ambitious travel day—283 kilometers and three border crossings: leaving The Gambia, entering Senegal, and finally entering Guinea-Bissau.The early part of the journey went smoothly. The Gambian roads were passable, my Garmin helped (mostly), and the first border crossing was a breeze. Senegal brought the usual rhythm of police and

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October 25 2025 - Ferries, Markets, and Music: A Day...

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2025/11/12

📍 LocationBanjul, The Gambia – West Africa’s smallest capital city, where river life, market chaos, and spontaneous music blend into one unforgettable day.📝 Episode NotesIn this episode, we head into Banjul, The Gambia’s compact capital, for a day full of close calls, cultural surprises, and unexpected friendships. After a night of Eric Clapton–style live music, the morning takes a near-hair-raising turn with a truck backing up just inches from the car. The day continues with an impromptu walking

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October 24 2025 - Navigating Serrekunda: Visas, Dirt...

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2025/11/11

Location: Serrekunda, The GambiaEpisode Notes: October 24th was all about logistics, adventure, and connecting with family. One of the reasons to be in Serrekunda was to get a visa for Guinea-Bissau. Fortunately, we had already secured the visa in Dakar, and the consulate was just a half-hour walk from our hotel. The walk included a few challenges, like crossing a six-lane highway and navigating around a broken bridge, but it offered a beautiful path and plenty to see along the way.The visa process

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October 24 2025 - Navigating Serrekunda: Visas, Dirt...

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2025/11/11

Location: Serrekunda, The GambiaEpisode Notes: October 24th was all about logistics, adventure, and connecting with family. One of the reasons to be in Serrekunda was to get a visa for Guinea-Bissau. Fortunately, we had already secured the visa in Dakar, and the consulate was just a half-hour walk from our hotel. The walk included a few challenges, like crossing a six-lane highway and navigating around a broken bridge, but it offered a beautiful path and plenty to see along the way.The visa process

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October 23 2025 - Crossing Into the Gambia: Roads,...

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2025/11/11

Location: Serrekunda, The GambiaEpisode Notes: On October 23rd, I finally made it into The Gambia after a delayed start. We decided to avoid the ferry crossing over the Gambia River due to uncertainty and went by road instead. It turned out to be an easy and scenic journey, with surprisingly friendly encounters along the way, especially compared to Senegal.Once in Serrekunda, I had the joy of reconnecting with my niece, Maria Rose, and meeting her boyfriend, Modu. Our dinner together at the Sunset

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October 22 2025 - Detours, Wildlife, and Police...

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2025/11/10

📍 LocationMbour & Bandia Reserve, Senegal → Kaolack, Senegal (en route to The Gambia)📝 Episode NotesToday was supposed to be our travel day to The Gambia, but it quickly turned into an unexpected adventure. In the morning, I met a French family who had a driver organized to visit the Bandia Reserve, about 20–25 km from our location. It turns out Bandia Reserve is where most of Senegal’s wildlife can be seen, so I decided to tag along, even though it was in the opposite direction of our

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October 21 2025 - Mbour’s Fishing Life and Beach...

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2025/11/10

📍 LocationMbour, Senegal — Hotel Coeur Maracas and the local beach/fish market📝 Episode NotesToday I’m at the Hotel Coeur Maracas, right on the beach in Mbour. The beach itself isn’t ideal for swimming because of all the rocks, but luckily the hotel has a small pool that came in handy. I decided to take a walk towards town and explore Mbour’s amazing fishing community.The fishing scene here is fascinating. Boats of all sizes come in and out, with manpower to move them to and from the beach. The

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October 20, 2025 - Visa Adventures in Dakar:...

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2025/11/10

📍 LocationDakar, Senegal → Mbour, Senegal📝 Episode NotesIn this episode, it’s business time in Dakar. The day begins with a mission — to secure a visa for Guinea — and quickly becomes an odyssey through embassy relocations, long waits, and chance encounters. From the old embassy address to the new one near the African Renaissance Monument, every step is an exercise in patience and persistence.Along the way, we meet Daniel from Hungary, a traveling tour guide caught in his own visa delay, and a

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October 19 2025 - Bread Trails and Sunday Streets in...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/11/06

📍 Location:Mbour, Senegal📝 Episode Notes:It’s a quiet Sunday morning in Mbour — the kind of morning where the streets breathe slowly and the city feels half asleep. Johan and I set out in search of a proper bakery, only to discover that “bakery” here means one thing above all else: bread. We wander through a maze of baguettes, bicycles, and early risers hauling loaves across town, each bakery bursting with the scent of fresh dough but no sign of coffee.Along the way, I find a street vendor with

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