http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/benin Questions tagged with 'benin' at Ask MetaFilter. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:09:06 -0800 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:09:06 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/78342/I%2Dwant%2Dto%2Dcross%2D3%2Dmore%2Dcountries%2Doff%2Dmy%2Dlist Driving from Accra, Ghana to Lagos, Nigeria, and back...bad idea? I'll be working in Ghana for a week in late January of next year. I am interested in stuff to see, but more interested in seeing a few of the neighboring countries.<br> <br> My current plan is to head east - hit Lome, Togo, then on to Porto-Novo, Benin, and from there to Lagos, Nigeria. Right now I’m thinking drive Saturday morning / early afternoon, taking some time to see Togo / Benin, stay in Lagos Saturday night, drive back Sunday (have to fly out Sunday night).<br> <br> Questions so far:<br> - It looks to be a little under 300 miles. Are the roads good enough to assume a 50mph average (i.e. 6 hours drive time)?<br> - Is it a relatively safe route? I'm particularly concerned about Nigeria - will I run into bribing, etc.? Tips? Places to stay in Lagos?<br> - Anything of particular interest I shouldn't miss along my planned route?<br> - Visas / fees to be aware of? (Work will be covering the Ghana one, so I need to handle the other 3)<br> - Anything else?<br> <br> Thanks... tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.78342 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:09:06 -0800 africa benin driving ghana lagos nigeria roadtrip safety togo tourism allkindsoftime