Segou - Mali's colonial gem where people smile 
I went to Segou on my way to Timbuktu. I arrived in the afternoon and after the sunset, I took a stroll around the town. I saw many people from the riverboats peacefully sleeping with their luggage on the riverbank under the stars, and the full moon cover... more - travel report by krisek 

How to make Dogon people party at New Year’s Eve 
I descended the Biandiagara Escarpment when giant baobabs and frail mud-brick structures began casting long afternoon shadows. I quickly got myself organised and started climbing back the cliffs looking for the remains of the history of the local tribes.... more - travel report by krisek 

Destination: Timbuktu! A Niger River expedition 
“I have been to Timbuktu” is the title of a book written by the French explorer René Caillié. He was not the first European to visit legendary Timbuktu in 1828, but the first who came back alive. All the predecessors of Caillié have been killed or died by... more - travel report by cycleboy 

Dogon Country - the highlight of West Africa 
It is one of Africa's most interesting regions. Dogon people have old and rich cultural heritage: masks, dances, carving and pueblo-like dwellings. Escarpment where Dogon live is 150 km long. Villages to visit are both on the upper and lower level. Betwee... more - travel report by wojtekd 

Great Mosque and Monday Market 
Djenné, the oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa is situated on the floodlands of the Niger and Bani rivers, about 500 kilometers northeast of Bamako. In former times the town thrived because of its direct connection by the river with Timbuktu and from... more - travel report by cycleboy 

Mopti - Venice of Mali 
Mopti is build on three islands connected by dikes, situated at the confluence of the Bani and Niger river and therefore is called the Venice of Mali. From here, the Niger starts to develop a large inner delta with lagoons, little islands and canals. Besi... more - travel report by cycleboy 

Pollution for free 
Large city, polluted, smokey, dusty, City centre is worse, banking takes forever, goats, donkeys and chickens get in your way alot, some nice scenery along the Niger river, good market in the center,... more - travel report by ta-shy 

Tombouctoo 
dusty and very brown. One of those destinations that calls out to be visited. I arrived just before sunset and the light was fantastic. Fantastic old centres of learning. more - travel report by mikebarton