When you travel overland through the Horn of Africa, the most profound moments rarely happen where you planned them. They find you in the dust of a roadside pitstop, long after you’ve left the official itinerary behind. On my journey through Somaliland for Frog on the Border, I had traveled by truck from Djibouti to… Continue reading A Spiritual Detour in the Dilla Valley, Somaliland
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Crossing Borders in Somaliland: Berbera’s Untold Stories
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
Adventurous ride to Hargeisa, Somalia
It was time to say goodbye to lovely Djibouti. After a week of visiting fascinating places and making wonderful friendships, I made my way to Somalia, or, to be more specific, Somaliland. I secured and paid for a front seat in the solid jeep. A fifteen-hour journey through rough terrain was awaiting me. It took… Continue reading Adventurous ride to Hargeisa, Somalia
Unique Laas Geel rock art in Berbera
Berbera, located in northwestern Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden, is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared independent state. The town was first invaded by the Portuguese in 1518, then by the Egyptians in 1875, and by the British in 1884. It served as the capital of British Somaliland until 1941. The majority group of… Continue reading Unique Laas Geel rock art in Berbera
Frog on the border 