August 12, 20232 yr it was fucking amazing. My SIL has been to Africa several times and i was recounting what I remembered from the story. Does anybody remember? @blacklab were you the OP? I seem to remember that, but I've had a seriously fucked up week and I'm not thinking real straight.
August 12, 20232 yr I don't know if I posted it but I do remember it. short story https://jalopnik.com/the-first-people-to-drive-across-the-congo-in-20-years-5697358 full story/thread from the forum they posted on https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/democratic-republic-of-congo-lubumbashi-to-kinshasa.50799/
August 12, 20232 yr Friend of a friend did this. http://theroadchoseme.com/africa-expedition-overview
August 12, 20232 yr Also this if you’re into the genre. https://theworldpursuit.com/drive-across-africa/
August 12, 20232 yr 9 hours ago, elfenix said: that is one of the greatest things ever posted on the internet. Without a doubt, every couple years I read it again.
August 12, 20232 yr I love reading this type of story. Seems like a hell of an adventure. Reminds me of Malaria Dreams, a travel book by Stuart Stevens I read in the early 90s. Similar storyline but their trip was through the CAR instead of the Congo.
August 12, 20232 yr PJ O'Rourke has a book called "all the trouble in the world" where he goes to a bunch of shitholes and tries to find people to get drunk with and have a good time. If you liked this story you'll like that book.
August 12, 20232 yr 31 minutes ago, Dbeasy said: Damn you. Was going to post this when I saw the thread title.
August 13, 20232 yr Advrider trip reports have quite a few epic rides where people cross entire continents.
August 23, 20232 yr I can't believe this thread came up and I didn't notice it. I remembered that thread back in June when school was out and I had free time so I bought a book telling a similar story that I found, bought, and read in just a couple days. https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Congo-Over-Water-Place/dp/1849046859
August 24, 20232 yr On 8/12/2023 at 7:49 AM, elfenix said: that is one of the greatest things ever posted on the internet. i read some other stories and bought a bunch of books about congo off the back of that thread. place is fucking loony
August 24, 20232 yr I love stories like this but if I were Belgian, I would stay the fuck away from the Congo.
August 24, 20232 yr I love adventure travel shows. This has become my favorite. I’ve been following her Patagonia to Alaska trip on YouTube. She has finished the trip and has a movie but I like to watch her individual episodes when on my rowing machine. 25 to 30 minutes usually.It’s a solo trip on a small bore Honda dual purpose bike. She does all the video, edits and all post production and uploads after each ride. Even the mundane parts of border crossings and finding maintenance/repair parts for her bike and equipment are interesting and South and Central Americas are fascinating and stunning.Cute Dutch 30 something blonde. Former geologists. Does not care for for:Big citiesPort citiesHighwaysPavement in generalBig restaurants The beaten pathRiding in the darkTourist trapsCampingLikes:Volcanoes CavesAnimalsRoadside diners and street foodIndigenous and native peopleDirt roads and trailsRoadside inns and guesthouses https://www.itchyboots.com/
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