Around the World in 80 Clicks

Zouérat Nouadhibou iron ore train

Getting to the Nouadhibou-bound train and riding it proved to be full of unexpected twists and turns; after the ... [more]

Ouadane

The old town of Ouadane was abandoned around the turn of the 19th century, and while it is slowly crumbling away, ... [more]

Adrar Sahara camel trek

No better way to discover desert life than to hike over its sand dunes, sleep under the stars, and marvel at the ... [more]

Chinguetti

A holy city for Muslims, Chinguetti is a true desert town steeped in history - its ancient stone mosque and several ... [more]

Terjit

The oasis town of Terjit is squeezed in between two mountains; through the opening, a small stream with cold and ... [more]

Nouadhibou Nouakchott taxi ride

Supposedly an easy ride, the journey in shared taxi to Nouakchott turned out to be full of unexpected adventures ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Mauritania. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Africa.
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