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One Year Ago I Started Hitchhiking Alone Through Africa
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One Year Ago I Started Hitchhiking Alone Through Africa

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My name is Monika, I am 24 years old hitchhiker from Poland. Since one year I am travelling across Africa by hitchhike. I started my journey in march from Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt. From that moment I am not using planes or buses to cross from one city to another.

During this year I have spend 0,00$ for accomodation. Usually I am sleeping in my tent, police stations, churches or accepting invitations from local people. During this one year I have never pay for the accommodation. Sometimes I am also “working for food and accommodation”.

I have met thousands of amazing people who can share with you last things that they have but also a lot of bad ones.

In Kenya they accused me on terrorism and I spend few days in prison, someone robbed me in Lusaka etc.

I crossed 12 African countries (Egypt, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana). Right now I am in Zambia and my plan is to continue my journey through West Africa and reached Europe by land.

 Wish me luck.

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    I supposed to finish my trip in Cape Town (and stay here forever and die watching this view) but… I decided to continue my journey

    Right now I am on my way up to Europe. I want to cross through western part of Africa, also by hitchhike. (Kalambo Falls, Zambia)

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    Pro hitchhiker travels on the verge of common sense and tight budget.

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    Monika Maasai

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    Pro hitchhiker travels on the verge of common sense and tight budget.

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    vita ariztegui
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it must have been terribly hard to pick only ONE picture from each place. well done. you are magnificent!

    Spring Booth
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please be safe , God bless you beautiful girl ! I did try hitching across Africa, it’s extremely difficult. After two days , I gave up . You did it ! You are my hero . You have a amazing memory for your life !

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    vita ariztegui
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it must have been terribly hard to pick only ONE picture from each place. well done. you are magnificent!

    Spring Booth
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please be safe , God bless you beautiful girl ! I did try hitching across Africa, it’s extremely difficult. After two days , I gave up . You did it ! You are my hero . You have a amazing memory for your life !

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