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and sweets by janiebaxter
I also like to take something for the women such as brightly coloured patterned hair clips. I usually carry them in my daypack just in case of an unexpected village visit.
All these are light to carry around and don't take up much luggage space.
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 CFA's spent on a Fa reading by janiebaxter
Mineral Water varied between 300 and 600 CFA and a meal between 3000 and 4000 CFA. This was in good quality hotels/restaurants. If you're on a budget you can certainly reduce this by going to cheaper places. However, it's not as cheap as other African countries by any means.
If you want to see a Voodoo ceremony or get a Fa reading you will need plenty of extra cash! I spent all my cash on these sort of experiences but didn't regret it - although had none left for souvenirs!
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 Travla by janiebaxter
You take 2 a day with food, starting 1 week before you travel and while you are travelling. What a find! Cost in UK £8 per pack but worth it.
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You pack only the bare necessities such as clothing and hygeine products. Transportion is very limited and you do not want to have to carry any excess luggage.
The climate is very humid and warm. Wear very comfortable shoes as you will be doing alot of walking.
Bring a basic first aid kit.
Film and other camera supplies are limited so bring everything taht you need. Leave a Comment
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 by nygaston
it is very hot in the dry season
NB: take always with you a bottle of water
pills for water, medication for malaria
IMPORTANT
imunization for Yellow fever, Typhoid, etc... (mainly if you go in the north and in the forest).
batteries and films in a cold box
(electricity 220 volts)
les paysages sont merveilleux surtout avec le coucher du soleil... Leave a Comment
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 by nygaston
take a lot of stuff against mosquitos,
pills to sterilize water
NB: watch carefully the water and salads (amibes)
you must wash VERY carefully salads and fruits before eating. Leave a Comment
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Take tough and durable luggage. USE LOCKS!!!
Bring very light clothing. Shorts, t-shirts, light colors. Good shoes help in places.
You can by traditional clothing there. I highly recomend wearing that. It is light, and very comfortable.
Take malaria medication (strongly don't recommend Larium. Strongly recommend Doxicylcline)-it's a must. take sun screan - the Equatorial sun is brutal.
all current is 220v, so if you need to charge a digital camara, make sure you have a converter or you will ruin your camara.
Take sunglasses Leave a Comment
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Do bring a mosquito net - most cheap (and not so cheap) hotels have only a fan which is not good enough if youre prone to get bitten (and there are mosquitos everywhere). Leave a Comment
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 by Antity
Money: French Francs. The currency in Benin has
a fixed exchange rate to FF, so you get the best
out of your money. In fact, it is quite hard to
have US Dollars or German DM exchanged once you
are in the country. Leave a Comment
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