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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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December 21 2025 - Four Lanes Into One: A Long Sunday...

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2026/02/02

Location En route to Benin City, Nigeria — overnight stop in OkorponSummary December 21st turned into one of those days where progress is measured in truck lengths instead of kilometers. What should have been multiple lanes of traffic slowly collapsed into a single drivable lane due to roadwork far ahead, creating hours of stop-and-go congestion packed with heavy lorries. On a Sunday, no less. Potholes, oncoming cars using my side of the road, and endless uncertainty made slow driving the only safe

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December 20 2025 - Crossing Into Nigeria: Holes,...

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2026/01/28

Location Cotonou, Benin → Lagos & Ikorodu, NigeriaBlog Summary December 20th started with a reminder to stay alert. The last turn into Kirk’s Guest House is full of deep open drains where wastewater and rainwater are supposed to go, many of them missing covers entirely. I’ve seen cars stuck in those ditches, and once you’re in, getting out is no small task. It’s just as dangerous for pedestrians, especially with all the ongoing concrete work nearby. Piles of sand get dumped in the street,

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3:38

December 19 2025 - Unfinished Roads and Unexpected...

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2026/01/28

Location Cotonou, BeninBlog Summary December 19th was a day for exploring a bit further. I set out to see more of the town and quickly found myself moving through some rough neighborhoods where the roads simply aren’t finished. Getting around meant weaving through deep holes and broken stretches. It’s the dry season, which helps, but it still makes every short trip feel like an exercise in patience.I also learned there’s an Angolan representation here, and I managed to track down the location—even

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December 18 2025 - From Embassy Doors to Open Roads

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2026/01/28

Location Cotonou, BeninBlog Summary December 18th was a big day. I picked up my Nigerian visa, and that alone felt like a small victory worth pausing for. I’d heard too many stories about people being denied an E-visa, which is exactly why I chose to do this in person. With visa rules constantly shifting, it felt good to walk out successful—especially knowing some applicants were asked for a Benin residence card. I wasn’t, and that made all the difference.With that weight lifted, it was time to

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December 17 2025 - A New Country, New Visas, and...

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2026/01/26

Location Grand Popo, Togo → Cotonou, BeninBlog Summary Good day. December 17th. It was time to head into Benin—another new country on the route. The drive followed the coast, and once again it delivered: beautiful stretches of shoreline and an easy rhythm on the road.The border crossing at Hilacondji was a bit unusual. Everything—exiting one country and entering the next—happened in pretty much the same spot. As always, there was some confusion, a bit of extra money involved, and plenty of waiting

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December 16 2025 - Palm Trees, Strong Surf, and a...

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2026/01/26

Blog Title Palm Trees, Strong Surf, and a Quiet Night in Grand PopoLocation Lomé → Grand Popo, TogoBlog Summary Good day for December 16th. It was already time to leave Lomé. I’m not spending long stretches in many places, and a lot of that comes down to visas. They’re nerve-wracking, and border crossings can be too, but you just trust that things will work out.I left Lomé at a reasonable hour, knowing I wouldn’t go far and would stay within Togo. That’s how I ended up in Grand Popo, a small coastal

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December 15 2025 - From Fishing Chants to Border...

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2026/01/26

Location Tegbi & Keta, Ghana → Lomé, TogoBlog Summary Good day. December 15th. It was time to leave Tegbi with Julius—but not before he showed me a bit of his world. We walked down to the end of his road and watched fishermen lined up along the shore, chanting in rhythm as they hauled in nets set out in the sea. I didn’t film it out of respect, but seeing it unfold was powerful—quietly fascinating in a way that sticks with you.From there we headed past Keta to a waterfront development Julius has

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December 14 2025 - Leaving the Treehouse and...

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2026/01/22

Location Treehouse Bed & Breakfast → Keita / Tegbi, Coastal GhanaBlog Summary Good day. December 14th. It was time to leave the Treehouse. As much as I enjoyed the place, when you’re traveling like this, you have to keep moving. Thankfully, Yao had arranged a connection for me in Keita, a coastal town still within Ghana, which gave me a clear next destination.The day started on a high note with a delicious pancake breakfast, followed by goodbyes all around. Ash even stopped by, which felt

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December 13 2025 - A Quiet Saturday at the Treehouse

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2026/01/22

Location Treehouse Bed & Breakfast, north of Accra, GhanaBlog Summary Good day. Saturday, December 13th. I took the morning to catch up on some recordings and then spent a bit of time walking around the neighborhood, getting a better sense of how things work here. It’s always interesting to slow down and really observe a place once the initial arrival buzz fades.After Joe returned from Accra, where he had gone to pick up his two sons—14 and 16—from their boarding school, he explained more about

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December 12 2025 - Unexpected Encounters, Purposeful...

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2026/01/22

Location Accra, Ghana → Treehouse Bed & Breakfast (north of Accra)Blog Summary: Good day. Friday, December 12. I realized I had left out an interesting encounter from the day before—one of those moments that ends up subtly changing your plans. After stopping at an ATM to withdraw some cash using my wife’s card, I returned to find my car blocked by someone trying to take photos of it. That someone was Ash, and his curiosity quickly turned into conversation.Ash asked if I knew a Dutchman named

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December 11 2025 - From Embassy Lines to Open Roads:...

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2026/01/21

Location Accra, GhanaBlog Summary Good day. Thursday, December 11th. I set out thinking this would be a straightforward trip to the DRC Embassy to apply for my visa—but travel has a way of surprising you. Sitting outside the embassy was another Land Rover, this one with Dutch plates, belonging to three guys from the Netherlands who were on an ambitious mission of their own: driving from Europe all the way to South Africa. They’d started back on November 21st, and just hearing their timeline made my

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December 10 2025 - Visas, Insurance, and a...

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2026/01/19

Location: Accra, GhanaBlog Summary: December 10th was a day of slow but meaningful progress in Accra. I picked up my Congo visa, started untangling the complexities of ECOWAS car insurance, and accepted that some things would have to wait until tomorrow. Even with offices closing early and addresses that led nowhere, the day ended on a high note with a simple, delicious tilapia dinner and good company.

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December 9 2025 - Accra Conversations: Design Labs,...

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2026/01/19

Location: Accra, GhanaBlog Summary My Tuesday in Accra was all about connections and momentum. Between a visa application at the Congo Embassy, a long-awaited in-person meeting with Aaron from Bern Design Lab, and catching up with the Reliant guys fresh off a BBC interview, the day was a reminder that flexibility, patience, and good people are what really keep a journey moving forward.

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December 8 2025 - A Monday in Accra: International...

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2026/01/19

Location: Accra, GhanaBlog Summary My Monday in Accra was all about reconnecting through old travel threads, settling into a safe and welcoming place to stay, and beginning the practical work of planning visas and next destinations. Between navigating Accra’s unique traffic logic and wandering through Accra Mall and its surrounding street vendors, the city slowly started to make sense.

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December 7 2025 - Sunday Roads to Accra: From...

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2026/01/19

Location: Elmina Beach → Accra, GhanaBlog Summary On a slow, traffic-filled Sunday drive from Elmina to Accra, I took my time, met strangers who quickly felt like friends, picked up an unexpected travel companion, and finally arrived at the capital feeling equal parts exhausted and amazed. One of those days that reminds me why I travel this way.

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December 6 2025 - A Day Lost (and Found) on the Road...

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2026/01/18

LocationElmina & Cape Coast area, GhanaSummary Good day, December 6th. After a comfortable night at Yes Lord Guest House, I continued west toward Accra, deciding to stretch the journey with one more overnight stop. Road construction slowed things down, but it also gave me time to stay curious and flexible. Instead of pushing on to Cape Coast, I stopped early in Elmina and checked into a beach resort that turned out to be less about swimming and more about discovery.What I didn’t expect was to

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December 5 2025 - Patience, Paperwork, and the Road...

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2026/01/18

Location Ivory Coast → Ghana (road trip, border crossing day)Good day, December 5th. This episode is about the quiet math of travel—sandwiches versus boat tours, patience versus speed, and the real cost of crossing borders. I talk through leaving Ivory Coast, navigating an unmarked and time-heavy border process, a brief run-in with border photography rules, and finally entering Ghana. Along the way, I give rides to students, conference-goers, and complete strangers who turn into guides for the

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December 4 2025 - Visa Victory, Market Mazes & A...

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2026/01/17

LocationAbidjan → Assini Mafia, Côte d’IvoirePodcast SummaryIt’s December 4th, and this is finally the day I’ve been waiting for. I walk through what I thought would be a simple Ghana visa pickup that nearly turned into another delay, thanks to equipment issues at the embassy. While waiting, I explore Abidjan one last time—checking out of my hotel, navigating the massive Treichville market, and visiting the modern St. Paul Cathedral. Just when it looked like I might be stuck until Monday, the visa

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December 3 2025 - Visas Secured, Zoo Detours &...

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2026/01/17

LocationAbidjan, Côte d’IvoirePodcast SummaryIt’s December 3rd, and today finally feels like momentum. I talk about receiving my Togo visa electronically, submitting the Ghana visa in person, and paying for a 24-hour turnaround so I can keep moving. With a bit of free time afterward, I take an unexpected detour to a small local zoo, grab an overpriced cappuccino at Second Cup, and return once again to my now-familiar street sausage spot for dinner. I also share a small travel mishap involving a lost

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December 2 2025 - Visa Forms, Fraud Calls & Street...

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2026/01/17

LocationAbidjan, Côte d’IvoirePodcast SummaryIt’s December 2nd, and today is all about persistence. I walk through another long day trying to complete the Ghana visa application—navigating strict file-size limits, multiple document formats, and the frustration of starting over after spotting mistakes. I also share a strange and unsettling experience with a fraudulent bank call that followed me all the way to Africa. On the lighter side, I talk about discovering a local evening food scene with

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