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Cruising the African Coast (Part 2) & The Top Travel Rewards Cards

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What This Creator Said
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Other Β· Winter Β· 25 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It is a once-in-a-lifetime cruise and I would definitely recommend cruisers that are repeat cruisers and have kind of gone off the beaten path to try it.

It's not for everybody. It's not for travelers looking for luxury at every turn because when you think of region, it is luxury.

It's not always comfortable. It's not always smooth, but it's very interesting and worth doing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Have a decent level of physical fitness, patience, and an adventurous spirit.
βœ“Prepare logistically, mentally, and physically for the trip.
βœ“Carry a personal medical kit and be careful with health preparations.
βœ“Get necessary visas and documents in advance, as processes can be unreliable.
βœ“Be flexible as plans may change or not happen at all.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unpredictable ports and local time vs. ship time β€” Accept that changes or plans might not happen; be flexible.
Health and safety in underdeveloped areas β€” Prepare with medical kit, vaccinations, and realistic expectations about resources.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise the West Coast of Africa?
QWhat are the best travel rewards credit cards?
QHow should travelers prepare for a cruise in West Africa?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions2Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination1Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2Β½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cape Coast, Ghana2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Cape Coast excursions
Goree Island, Senegal3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Door of No Return visit
Cape Town, South Africa4 Happy Bacon
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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her cruise down the west coast of Africa last week so we'll get an update from her on this week's show. Plus, what is the best travel rewards credit card? We'll find out when Patrick Sojka from Rewards Canada joins us for our monthly visit as they recently released their 18th Annual list of the Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards.Β  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)