Ouagadougou - Post Report Question and Answers

If you move here, you can leave behind your:

High heels, fancy clothes, camping gear, hiking gear, and road bike. - Jun 2020


Dreams. - Oct 2019


Almost anything nice. The elements and harsh environment are detrimental to almost everything such as cars and clothes. - Jul 2019


High expectations. - Jul 2019


Winter clothes. - Dec 2017


Sweaters and jackets, ski gear, love of a white Christmas. - May 2016


White clothing, nice shoes. They will no longer resemble white after a few wears/washes and your shoes will be ruined from the uneven terrain and mud/dust. - Aug 2015


Impatience, taste for luxuries, any white clothing. - Jun 2015


Winter clothes, luxury cars, Western logic, and aversion to body odor. - Jul 2013


Nice shoes, nice car, and high standards. - Apr 2013


Cold weather clothes, luxury car, expensive jewelry, golf clubs, high heels, road rage, hopes of seeing African wildlife on safari (few exceptions) - Nov 2012


cold weather clothing. - Aug 2010


Winter jackets, but you might want to bring some long sleeve shirts. - Aug 2008


Winter clothes, nice carpets, anything white (it won't be white for long!) - Jul 2008


Gas grill. You can't get an American tank filled and you may not be able to find someone who can adapt your American system to the local (European) tanks. Besides, charcoal is abundant and cheap. Also, you won't need a heavy jacket unless you'll be traveling to/through Europe during the winter. - Jun 2008


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