As Somaliland has little official recognition outside its borders (in Africa I think only in Ethiopia and Djibouti), the nation's flag isn't well known. However, inside of Somaliland it is hard not to come across the… https://www.instagram.com/p/B-rMtLQl-Bu/?igshid=doaue2ouxvf1

Hyena camp. I hardly camped at all during the three months I spent cycling in Ethiopia. That wasn't through fear of hyenas, but the difficulty and hassle of finding somewhere suitable, away from the curious young… https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Rp_XYFcS2/?igshid=171p9qfeu44h5

A peaceful roadside cafe/restaurant, easily visible from the road, and one where you can sit in view of your bicycle to rest for a while, is a relatively rare find in Ethiopia. At least this was my experience. I often rode right through crowded towns failing to find such a p…