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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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October 14 2025 - A Journey from Mauritania to Senegal

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/11/02

Location: Mauritania to Senegal (via Rosso Border Crossing)Episode Notes: In today’s episode, I take you through the challenges and triumphs of crossing the Mauritania-Senegal border, a journey that tested patience, trust, and a fair bit of luck. The day began with a visit to a local fish market—an intense, bustling place full of sights and sounds. We also had the chance to try some incredible Yemeni food the night before. Then, the real adventure started: deciding which border crossing to use

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October 13 2025 - Navigating Nouakchott: Hotels,...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/30

📍 Location:Nouakchott, Mauritania📝 Episode Notes:Good day! October 13th brought a mix of everyday challenges and new discoveries in Nouakchott. Signing up for a hotel turned out to be an adventure in itself. Johan usually finds something on the way and books it for a night, only to find out the actual cost on site. Today, at the Aloe Amirah Hotel, they quoted €110 at the front desk, while Johan had secured a deal online for about €72. Trying to extend the stay proved tricky, as common sense wasn’t

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October 12 2025 - Crossing the Desert: From...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/30

📍 Location:Nouakchott, Mauritania📝 Episode Notes:October 12, 2025 — Today I set out from Nouadhibou on my way to Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. The distance between the two cities is close to 500 kilometers, and I wasn’t sure what to expect along the way. The road turned out to be surprisingly good for the most part—some rough patches, but mostly paved and smooth enough to cruise comfortably around 70 to 80 km/h.The first stretch took me back along the familiar peninsula I’d driven before,

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October 11 2025 - Finding Coffee and Connection in...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/29

📍 Location:Nouadhibou, Mauritania🗓️ Date:October 11📝 Episode Notes:It was Johan’s 73rd birthday, and what started as a simple mission to find coffee turned into a day of discovery in Nouadhibou — a gritty, bustling port city on the edge of Mauritania. I talk about how difficult it was to find even basic services, the serendipitous meeting with two young German travelers on motorbikes, and their daring plan to ride the legendary Mauritanian iron ore train.As we explored the peninsula, I got a feel

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October 10 2025 - Crossing Borders and Sandstorms —...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/29

📍 Location: From Dakhla, Western Sahara to Nouadhibou, Mauritania🗓️ Date: October 10, 2025🎧 Episode Notes: October 10th was a really big day — one of the longest and most complicated travel days so far. We needed to be out of Dakhla by today because our export license plates were expiring, and without valid insurance, we couldn’t legally drive in Western Sahara anymore.After fueling up on cheap diesel — just over a dollar a liter — we passed through the windswept area where kitesurfers from all

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October 09 2025 - Boats, Barriers, and Basic Living —...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/29

📍 Location: Dakhla, Western Sahara🗓️ Date: October 9, 2025🎧 Episode Notes: I decided to stay another day in Dakhla — a simple, almost rugged place that drew me in with its quiet energy and fascinating rhythms of life. Today, I drove to the very tip of the peninsula where over 1,300 fishing boats rest on the sand, each one waiting to be dragged into the ocean by tractors. It’s an incredible sight — a mix of chaos and coordination that somehow works perfectly.I wasn’t allowed to film much because

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October 8 2025 - Crossing Western Sahara: Long Roads,...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/28

📍 Location: Laayun → Boujdour → Dakhla, Western Sahara🎧 Episode Notes:Good day, October 8th, 2025. Today was a long-distance drive across Western Sahara, leaving from Laayun with a goal of reaching Dakhla. The region is sparsely populated, so you need to be prepared with supplies in case of a breakdown. Border checks are friendly: police stops appear at most larger towns to check passports, but there’s little to worry about.The drive spans about 520 km with very few towns along the way. Our only

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October 8 2025 - Crossing Western Sahara: Long Roads,...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/28

📍 Location: Laayun → Boujdour → Dakhla, Western Sahara🎧 Episode Notes:Good day, October 8th, 2025. Today was a long-distance drive across Western Sahara, leaving from Laayun with a goal of reaching Dakhla. The region is sparsely populated, so you need to be prepared with supplies in case of a breakdown. Border checks are friendly: police stops appear at most larger towns to check passports, but there’s little to worry about.The drive spans about 520 km with very few towns along the way. Our only

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October 7 2025 - From Tin-Tin Beach to Laayun: Desert...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/28

📍 Location: Tin-Tin Beach → Tarfaya → Laayun, Western Sahara🎧 Episode Notes (1st person)Good day, October 7, 2025. We started our morning at Tin-Tin Beach with a nice breakfast at the hotel, getting ready for a day full of unknowns. I never knew if we’d see just one town, maybe two, or none — the options along this stretch are slim, and you need to be prepared for anything, including a potential breakdown. Thankfully, the roads are much improved compared to decades ago: well-traveled four-lane

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October 6 2025 - Pastries, Coastlines, and the Road...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/28

📍 Location: Agadir → Tiznit → Tan-Tan Plage, Morocco🎧 Episode Notes (written in 1st person):Good day for October 6, 2025. We started our morning in Agadir with a rare find — a beautiful bakery that actually served both pastries and coffee. In Morocco, most cafés either serve drinks without food or the other way around, so this was a perfect start to the day.After breakfast, we hit the road heading south toward Tiznit and eventually Tan-Tan. The roads were surprisingly smooth and new — freshly

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2:55

October 6 2025 - Pastries, Coastlines, and the Road...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/28

📍 Location: Agadir → Tiznit → Tan-Tan Plage, Morocco🎧 Episode Notes (written in 1st person):Good day for October 6, 2025. We started our morning in Agadir with a rare find — a beautiful bakery that actually served both pastries and coffee. In Morocco, most cafés either serve drinks without food or the other way around, so this was a perfect start to the day.After breakfast, we hit the road heading south toward Tiznit and eventually Tan-Tan. The roads were surprisingly smooth and new — freshly

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4:21

October 5 2025 - From Azure to Agadir: Surf Towns,...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/28

📍 Location: Sidi Kaouki & Agadir, Morocco🎧 Episode Notes (written in 1st person):October 5th was a day of transitions and surprises. We left Azure behind and hit the road for Agadir, following a route that took us through the surf village of Sidi Kaouki — a place Morris had checked out the day before.Not long after setting out, we were stopped — not by traffic, but by Morris himself, who was out training for an upcoming marathon. It was one of those unexpected but fun travel moments that make

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October 4 2025 - Wandering Essaouira — Medina,...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/21

📍 Location: Essaouira, Morocco🗒️ Episode Notes: Good day! Waking up in Essaouira in our very Moroccan hotel set the tone for another adventurous day. Johan and I decided to explore the town in the morning before meeting up with Morris later.We first wandered along the outside of the medina, where one side opens to the beach. Nearby, we discovered another walled area that included a cemetery — a reminder that not everyone gets to enjoy the view. Walking around, we found small workshops and utility

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4:56

October 4 2025 - Wandering Essaouira — Medina,...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/21

📍 Location: Essaouira, Morocco🗒️ Episode Notes: Good day! Waking up in Essaouira in our very Moroccan hotel set the tone for another adventurous day. Johan and I decided to explore the town in the morning before meeting up with Morris later.We first wandered along the outside of the medina, where one side opens to the beach. Nearby, we discovered another walled area that included a cemetery — a reminder that not everyone gets to enjoy the view. Walking around, we found small workshops and utility

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5:29

October 3 2025 - Exploring Morocco — From Rabat to...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/21

📍 Location: Essaouira, Morocco🗒️ Episode Notes: Good day! October 3rd marks our second day in Morocco. We started the day with a walk to pick up some engine oil for the vehicle — it’s always good to check that everything is running smoothly, and so far, our journey from the Netherlands has been going well. While walking, I noticed there’s still a lot of cleanup needed around Morocco, especially with plastic bottles scattered about, although some areas are well-maintained.The goal today was to

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October 2 2025 - First Steps in Africa — Arrival in...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/21

📍 Location: Morocco — from the ferry port to Mohammedia🗒️ Episode Notes: Good day! Today was the long-awaited day — making it to Africa. Since we were close to the ferry departure point, we quickly realized that the entry wasn’t where we first thought. After a few twists and turns, some paperwork, and a couple of return trips, we finally got the confirmation needed for our journey.Our ferry was heading to Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the Moroccan side, but we wanted to land further east toward

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October 1 2025 - First Steps Toward Africa —...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/21

📍 Location: Algeciras, Southern Spain🗒️ Episode Notes: October 1, 2025 — today we set our sights on reaching Algeciras. The goal was clear, but as always, the journey has its uncertainties. We discovered there are several ways to cross the Mediterranean, each with multiple ferry companies. The actual sailing only takes about an hour to an hour and a half, but most of the time is spent waiting and getting things sorted.Driving through southern Spain was beautiful — toasty weather, mountainous

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September 30, 2025 - Easy Days in Alfas del Pi – A...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/21

📍 Location: Alfas del Pi, Spain🗒️ Episode Notes: Today I decided to slow things down and stay put in Alfas del Pi. It was a practical kind of day — refueling, restocking, and soaking in the small-town charm. I got lucky and found diesel at €1.30 a liter when most stations were charging €1.50 or more. Those small wins always add up when you’re on the road.We also stopped by one of those Chinese stores that seem to have everything imaginable — it’s the kind of place where you can find anything from

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5:20

September 29 2025 - Snow Day in Valencia and...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/18

📍 Location:Valencia → Alfas del Pi, Spain🗒️ Episode Notes:Good day — it’s Monday, September 29th. I started the morning just outside Valencia in a little town called Real, where the narrow countryside roads made for some beautiful, careful driving. From there, I made my way into the city to meet up with my longtime friend Scott Perry and his family. I’ve known Scott for over 15 years — we met back in Seattle through real estate circles — and it was great to see him again, now living in Spain with

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September 28 2025 - Fuel, Floods, and Friendly Faces...

Bridging The Continents ·

2025/10/18

📍 Location: La Jonquera → Barcelona → Valencia, Spain🎧 Episode Notes (First Person)Good day — September 28th. What a day it turned out to be. The morning started at the hotel where Adriana, originally from Colombia 26 years ago, helped me out. My Spanish is rusty, but somehow we made conversation work — that in itself was a great start to the day.After a quick coffee, I hit the road with one goal in mind: fuel up in Spain instead of France. Diesel prices can vary wildly in France — sometimes up to

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