Kenya – Plastic Bag Ban

I just found out (as I’m to transit Kenya tomorrow) that Kenya has a plastic bag ban, penalizing the offender with jail time and huge fines. I can’t find out if this applies to people transiting the airport, or only to people who clear immigration.

Gabon

e-Visa was not fast. iVisa.com provided no support, and we got our visas through the intervention of our local contact. Visa payment is made in cash at entry to the country. Officially, the visa is paid in Euros or FCFA — I was quoted $110 to pay in US currency. Two...

Tanzania Travel

Check with the CDC (link) for immunizations, etc. They are very serious about Yellow Fever, so if you think they might worry about you, get your shot at home. I don’t recommend getting the inoculation at the airport in Dar. Visa is easy to get at the airport in...