STARTING OFF THE RALLY WITH A HUGE THUD...

We arrived at the start of 2012 Budapest to Bamako Rally and were lucky to even be allowed into the entrance area.  We were late.  Over an hour late.  We had a sleep problem because part of the Voyages Verts team was still carrying out what was perhaps, in hindsight, not the best plan—Nate and...

RUN UP TO THE RALLY...

After the Great Transcontinental Gear Run (more on that later), and sorting out the Cruiser in Peterborough, England, home of Footloose 4×4, Justin and Lee began the drive to Budapest, where the start line of the Budapest to Bamako Rally awaited. The trip over to Budapest was basically a straight shot:...

Shine On Sierra Leone – The Never-...

In 2008, Shine On Sierra Leone was given the opportunity to receive a $50,000 donation from All for Africa.  However, there was one catch – we had to raise $50,000 first and then All for Africa would match that. At the time, fundraising that amount seemed almost impossible but with relentless...

UPDATES FROM OUR BENEFICIARIES!...

Happy 2012! Throughout this year, AFA will be highlighting how our POP trust beneficiaries are doing. Every month we will focus on one beneficiary and relay a bit about the progress that they are seeing on the ground in Africa. Look for our first report in the next week right here!  

An African Adventure...

Three friends and seasoned travelers, Nathan Riggs, Lee Gordon, and Justin Ledden are planning on participating in the “touring edition” of the Budapest to Bamako Rally, a two-week off road sojourn in which anyone, by any means, navigates over land and the Mediterranean Sea from Budapest, Hungary...