On the West Africa Trail to Niger, travelogue, photos, flag, and links.

Links to sports, education, businesses, accommodations and more.

Country description, entry requirements, safety, security, crime and penalties, children's issues, embassy location and registration, medical facilities and medical insurance, health and road safety warnings. Last updated November 17, 1999.

Discover West Africa, experience the gracious hospitality of the people of Mali, Benin, Togo, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso.

Travel journal 22 December 1999 through 8 January 2000, photos, map, consular information sheet, and entry requirements.

Travel epicenter includes country almanac, maps, climate graphs, health and safety, things to do, getting there and around, entertainment, web cams, free brochures, and free e-mail advice.

Ancient traditions and modern ways of life exist side by side. This destination includes tour of Cotonou, Ouidah, sacred forest, slave memorial, slave ports and route and is offered through Spector Travel of Boston.