Benin Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. The voodoo priests, kings and ghosts of Benin

    02 September 2011

    Wills and Kate didn’t invite you to their big day? Don’t be down heartened. Instead let us tell you about...

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  2. World’s best festivals: Voodoo Festival

    23 November 2010

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Ouidah, Benin. The main festivities take place on the beach near...

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  3. West Africa: travel books to read before you go

    01 October 2010

    This excerpt from Lonely Planet’s West Africa guide provides a selection of travel literature to get you in the mood...

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