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Africa

Crossing Borders in Somaliland: Berbera’s Untold Stories

29th Dec 20255th Jan 2026 Frog on the borderLeave a comment

The boundary between Djibouti and Somaliland isn't just a line on a map; it’s a transition into a world where roads are a luxury and the stars are your only guide. In an act of "boundary-hopping" that felt equal parts brave and mad, I bypassed the airports and hired a seat in a rugged 4x4… Continue reading Crossing Borders in Somaliland: Berbera’s Untold Stories

South America

San Pedro Prison – A world within a world

6th Aug 20257th Aug 2025 Frog on the borderLeave a comment

San Pedro Prison in La Paz, Bolivia - a place that defies understanding, a world within a world where the lines between freedom and confinement blur. As I recount the situation in 2019, I'm left wondering what it would be like to walk through those gates, to breathe the air thick with the scent of… Continue reading San Pedro Prison – A world within a world

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I am the voice behind Frog on the Border, a travel journal dedicated to exploring the world’s most complex and fascinating corners. My work goes beyond surface-level sightseeing, diving deep into the "red tape," historical weight, and geological wonders of the places he visits. From the tectonic rifts of Djibouti to the secretive streets of North Korea, I seeks to understand the world by navigating its physical and psychological borders.

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