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just go out and experience the food and culture!
brazilnut30 Says: I know from living in Mozambique the food Mozambicans eat most would not dare touch but it is not bad. also just spending time with the people and getting to know them and learning about their culture!
brazilnut30 Says: there is all kinds of mountains to Climb in Lichinga and the Niassa Province!There is also soccer and basketball is becoming popular as well as fishing in Lake Niassa!This is also a game reserve in Niassa where you can see elephants.
luisalaranjo Says: Just go, even if you have to spend hours in a stuffed chapa through a rough dusty road: IT'S WORTHY!On the way pay attention to the baobas, "embondeiros", and to the funny monkeysI would advice for the Xiaula beach, don't forget your bikini! You can stay overnight in the...
brazilnut30 Says: This is the nicest hotel in town! I would recommend staying there if you wanted american style accomadations but it is pricy!The food is excellent and you do have air conditioning which can be a plus in Mozambique. The service there is good maybe a little slow sometimes. you...
luisalaranjo Says: Your trip to Lichinga will take a while:- intercontinental flight (the cheapest from Lisbon takes 15 hours with one stop in Johanesbourg; the normal option takes you 10 hours from Lisbon)- normally you have to wait 2 to 4 days in Maputo for an internal flight up North...
luisalaranjo Says: You should get familiarized with the concept of community transports, that in Mozambique are called "chapa" (small van that can be filled up to 30/35 people...no you can't breathe under such conditions) or "machimbombo" (big trucks and/or bus/vans that can be filled with an...
Men holding hands in public places
luisalaranjo Says: Men holding hands in public places is frequent and normal.And no they are not all gay! It's normal for male adultes and teenagers to hold hands in public, showing the world that their friendship for one another!
brazilnut30 Says: In the market well as a foreigner you stick out so it is wise to keep your money in your front pocket and only take what you need there. The police officers and customs at the border crossing will ofter try to make up some lame reason to fine you so they can get money from...
luisalaranjo Says: I travelled light when I was there, 5kgs of personnal luggage were more then enough for 3 months. You don't need that much believe me! Simple and comfortable clothing, do not forget your cap, and in winter a warm light coat (around 12h you cannot bear the heat).For...
luisalaranjo Says: It's a one time experience! You get a sense of the local way of life and you can buy healthy (most of the times) local products. You get really cheap prices and you get to know locals.The first time maybe it's better if you go with a local, that can show you around the best...
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Lichinga, Mozambique is the capitol of the province of Niassa in Northern Mozambique. It is often called the end of the world by the locals. It is a very simple place for a capitol city with very few...
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Get some rough info in Wikipedia if you cannot get your hands on anything else! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichinga
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As I'm fond of agricultural and rural world, the first thing I want to introduce you to is "beans": Niassa is very rich in different kind of beans, its cold climate (due to the altitude), heavy rains...
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