Drifter Dave

Drifter Dave Travel Vlogger @ YouTube

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I'm a Canadian travel vlogger who has been travelling our incredible planet for the past 24 years (135 countries on 6 continents visited as of May 2024). I strive to travel to and vlog about niche destinations well off the beaten path. From East Africa to the Canadian Arctic, you'll always find me discovering places that few people visit, but should. When I'm not travelling, I'm a Social Studies t

eacher and/or school principal, depending on the gig, and call Calgary and the Canadian Rockies my home. I'm an avid lover of indie folk music, political discourse, and coffee culture - preferably all at the same time. I try my best to answer and respond to EVERY comment left on my videos. Feel free to reach out with any travel questions you may have about any of the countries that I have visited so far, or just to say hello! And if you want to support my channel, consider becoming a member or joining me on Patreon for exclusive perks & prizes🙏

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In this video, join me as we explore the VOODOO capital of West Africa - arguably the creepiest place on the entire cont...
11/14/2025

In this video, join me as we explore the VOODOO capital of West Africa - arguably the creepiest place on the entire continent for most Western travelers. Welcome to Lome, Togo - a small capital perched along the shores of the Atlantic and home to one of the continent's most fascinating (and disturbing!) markets. North of the city, you'll find the infamous Akodessawa Fe**sh Market, packed to the brim with dead animal parts that are considered sacred objects within the local Voodoo religion. Warning: This video is not easy to watch, and viewer discretion is strongly advised. My visit to the market was eye-opening, and reinforced my belief that there must be greater animal protections globally - it was gut-wrenching to see everything from baboon heads to the head of a tiger on display here, as well as several cages of rats, birds, and other sacred animals. It was a wild experience to say the least!

After visiting the fe**sh market, I take you on a full tour around the city of Lome, from its Independence Square to its bustling Grand Market, home to the German colonial Sacred Heart Cathedral. After touring the city, I sample some of Togo's best coffee and grab a beer along the beautiful Atlantic Coast, before continuing east towards Benin.

https://youtu.be/KBDD5Hydx0k

00:00 Intro
01:02 Morning in Lome
01:23 Akodessawa Fe**sh Market (Voodoo Market)
09:14 Independence Square
10:22 Grand Marche de Lome (Market)
11:10 Sacred Heart Cathedral
13:38 Coffee @ Villa Tcha Tcha
14:08 Togo-Ghana Border Walk
14:29 Beer @ Lome Beach
15:24 Dinner @ My AirBNB
16:00 Lome, Togo to Benin Border
17:45 Outro

Episode 237 | | | Filmed April 2024

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In this video, join me as we explore the VOODOO capital of West Africa - arguably the creepiest place on the entire continent for most Western travelers. We...

Imagine a place where history, culture, and modernity collide to create one of West Africa's most vibrant major cities. ...
11/06/2025

Imagine a place where history, culture, and modernity collide to create one of West Africa's most vibrant major cities. In this video, join me as I explore and discover the fascinating capital city of Accra, Ghana. This former British colony on the Gold Coast of West Africa is one of the continent's most bustling metropolises.

I begin my exploration of the capital with a visit to its iconic Black Star Square, home to the most famous landmark in the city, the Independence Arch. From there, I head to historic Jamestown, the oldest part of Accra and the original site of European colonization in the area. Today, this raucous neighbourhood isn't exactly safe (make sure you bring a guide!) but what it lacks in safety it makes up for with some incredible historic sites, including the Jamestown Lighthouse, the Usshar Fort, and its chaotic and colourful fishing harbour. After checking out the city's historic colonial history, I head to the Jamestown Coffee Company to sample some of the finest coffee in all of Africa (highly recommended!).

After exploring Accra's top sights, I continue my journey east towards the Nigeria border, heading to the Aflao Bus Terminal to catch a Ford Transit headed for the Togo border. Three hours later, I arrive in the capital city of Lome, where I'll pick up from in the next video.

Which of Accra's attractions would you most want to visit? Let me know in the comments below!

https://youtu.be/8JLOminF2Do

00:00 Intro
01:06 Breakfast at Frankie's
02:45 Black Star Square
04:18 Jamestown Lighthouse
06:08 Ussher Fort
06:58 Jamestown Fishing Harbour
07:50 Osikan Beach
11:10 Jamestown Coffee Company
13:48 The Countdown is on...
14:12 Uber to Aflao Station
15:11 Accra to Togo Border
18:15 Crossing into Lome, Togo
18:51 Outro

Episode 236 | | | Filmed April 2024

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Welcome to the most depressing place in Africa...On the Gulf of Guinea, less than 150 km west of Ghana's capital of Accr...
10/13/2025

Welcome to the most depressing place in Africa...

On the Gulf of Guinea, less than 150 km west of Ghana's capital of Accra, you'll find two of West Africa's most infamous historical attractions, both of which tell the sordid tale of the history of the Atlantic Slave Trade on the African continent. Here, just 12 km apart from the other, you'll find two of the continent's largest slave trade castle forts (one of which is the oldest European building on the continent).

Join me in this video as I take you on a whirlwind tour from the riverside town of Elmina with its imposing fortress, crumbling slave castle, and vibrant fishing harbour, to the iconic monolith that is the Cape Coast Castle (the largest slave trade fort in Africa), as we explore the sad history and visible legacy of European imperialism on the continent.

After a sobering journey through Elmina & Cape Coast, I continued my way east towards the capital of Accra, a quick 3 hour drive down the road. There, I check out some of the city's nightlife and try some of my first Ghanian dishes, before calling it a night. A full video of Accra is coming up next - stay tuned!

https://youtu.be/6vPjbDs9Jw4

00:00 Intro
01:00 Elmina, Ghana (Slave Castle)
08:40 Elmina to Cape Coast
09:28 Cape Coast, Ghana (Slave Castle)
17:20 Cape Coast to Accra
19:26 Evening in Accra, Ghana
23:45 Outro

Episode 235 | | | Filmed April 2024

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Stillness Within by Roots and Recognition
Sundays in Ghana by Sahara Skylight

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Welcome to the most depressing place in Africa...On the Gulf of Guinea, less than 150 km west of Ghana's capital of Accra, you'll find two of West Africa's m...

Located a few kilometers inland from the southern shores of West Africa, the bustling, booming city of Abidjan is one of...
09/22/2025

Located a few kilometers inland from the southern shores of West Africa, the bustling, booming city of Abidjan is one of the continent's best-kept secrets. In this video, discover why Abidjan is the BEST city in West Africa, featuring some of the best hotels, top attractions, world-class museums and art galleries, French colonial ruins, and wide, sandy beaches.

Beginning in the Plateau district, I check out some of the finest cafes in West Africa and visit the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral to discover its amazing stained glass. From there, I take you to the city's famous Galerie Cecile Fakhoury to discover Ivoirian art, try some local Ivoirian beer, then wander the small collection at the Museum of Civilizations, before treating myself to an Ivoirian dinner. From there, I head to the nearby suburb of Grand-Bassam (the former capital of the French colonial government) to check out its sandy beaches, and the countless streets lined with French colonial architecture, now lying in ruin.

After finishing up my sightseeing in Abidjan, I headed to the Gare Bassam to catch a minibus to the Ghana border, where I crossed in on a $50 transit visa, ending my journey in the city of Elmina, where I'll pick up from in the next video.

What attraction in this video would you want to visit most on your own visit to Abidjan? Let me know in the comments below!

https://youtu.be/Z1mD-NQFPp4

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00:00 Intro
00:48 Morning in Abidjan / Ratepunk Offer
02:49 Plaza Cafe
03:41 La Pyramide
04:07 St. Paul's Cathedral
07:02 Cafe Continent
07:53 I love Abidjan
08:35 Plateau Mosque
09:29 Evening in Abidjan / Attieke
11:31 Galerie Cecile Fakhoury
17:27 Beer @ Mama Antika
19:12 Museum of Civilizations
21:17 Super U Supermarket
22:04 Kedjenou (Ivoirian Chicken Stew)
26:09 Grand-Bassam (French Colonial Ruins)
33:43 Grand-Bassam to Abidjan
34:14 Evening @ Seen Hotel / Ghana Onward Plans
36:18 Minibus from Abidjan to Ghana Border
38:53 Ghana Border
41:54 Bus from Ghana Border to Elmina
43:26 Evening in Elmina, Ghana
45:23 Outro

Episode 234 | | | Filmed April 2024

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Afo Kornanga (Instrumental Version) by Ebo Krdum
Baraka Fi Donya (Instrumental Version) by Ebo Krdum
Mardom by Ebo Krdum
Saada Simmo (Instrumental Version) by Ebo Krdum
Shog by Ebo Krdum

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Located a few kilometers inland from the southern shores of West Africa, the bustling, booming city of Abidjan is one of the continent's best-kept secrets. ...

You'd be forgiven if you thought that Christianity's largest church might be found in the Vatican City, elsewhere in Eur...
09/06/2025

You'd be forgiven if you thought that Christianity's largest church might be found in the Vatican City, elsewhere in Europe, or perhaps some megachurch in the United States or South Korea. Surprisingly, I found the world's largest church in the small West African capital city of Yamoussoukro, Cote D'Ivoire (aka. Ivory Coast) and WOW - it did not disappoint.

In 1963, Ivory Coast's first President, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, decreed that a city be built near his birthplace village in the heart of the country. Twenty years later, Yamoussoukro became the political and administrative capital of Cote D'Ivoire, replacing Abidjan. As a devout Catholic, Félix Houphouët-Boigny also wanted Yamoussoukro to be a spiritual place of pilgrimage for Catholics worldwide, so he ordered that the largest Catholic basilica in the world be built here, on the swampy plains roughly 300 km north of the largest city of Abidjan. In 1990, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace was consecrated and opened its doors, at a cost of $600 Million USD.

In this video, join me as I attend Sunday Mass at this incredible basilica located pretty well in the middle of nowhere, where I admire its architecture, opulent stained-glass windows, and mingle with the locals before heading over to the Presidential Palace to check out the crocodile pools. Despite its small size, Yamoussoukro is one of the most unique, fascinating, and shockingly EMPTY planned cities in the world (and has Nawpyitaw, Myanmar vibes for those of you who may have been there!). "Yakro" turned out to be one of the highlights of my journey through West Africa so far, and I highly recommend that you spend a couple of nights here if you find yourself in the area.

Do you think the $600 Million USD investment in the basilica was justified, given that Cote D'Ivoire is a fairly impoverished country? Why or why not? Let me know what you think of Yamoussoukro in the comments!

https://youtu.be/MMwKlNS96sg

00:00 Intro
01:07 Taxi to Basilica
01:31 Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
04:53 Presidential Palace / Crocodile Pool
06:15 UTB Bus to Abidjan
06:37 Arriving in Abidjan
07:05 Seen Hotel Abidjan Plateau
08:13 Outro

Episode 233 | | | Filmed April 2024

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Baraka Fi Donya (Instrumental Version) by Ebo Krdum
Harlig Ar Jorden (Organ Version) by Kurt Lyndon
Umbele (Instrumental Version) by Ebo Krdum

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You might have thought that Christianity's largest church might be found in the Vatican City, elsewhere in Europe, or perhaps some megachurch in the United S...

Welcome to the jungle!    In this video, I take you on a full tour of the gateway city of Côte d'Ivoire (also known as I...
09/04/2025

Welcome to the jungle! In this video, I take you on a full tour of the gateway city of Côte d'Ivoire (also known as Ivory Coast). Located in the west of the country, the small city of Man packs a huge punch in terms of tourist attractions, despite its small size. Here, you'll find rolling green highlands, amazing hikes that lead to hidden waterfalls, incredible mask-wearing stilt dancers & cultural performances, and one of the best markets you'll find in West Africa. Exploring Man will certainly be one of the highlights on your overland trip across West Africa, and I definitely enjoyed my two night visit (which was much too short!).

If you decide to make the trip to Man, make sure you bring good hiking boots, mosquito repellant, and a few extra batteries for your camera so you can fully enjoy the breadth of activities that this region has to offer!

Did you know that Africa offers so many hiking and outdoor opportunities? Would you want to visit Man? Let me know in the comments!

https://youtu.be/y0gFEFDBrxs

00:00 Intro
00:49 Walking into town
02:32 Grande Marche du Man (City Market)
06:01 Downtown Man / Centre-Ville
06:33 Hiking to the Man Waterfall
09:21 Cascades du Man Waterfall
12:13 Evening in Man
13:08 Leaving Man
14:15 Man to Yamoussoukro Bus
15:35 Arriving in Yamoussoukro
16:21 Outro

Episode 232 | | | Filmed March 2024

Direct link to the AirBNB I stayed at while in Man! (Host: Esther): https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/860952912543091202

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Welcome to the jungle! In this video, I take you on a full tour of the gateway city of Côte d'Ivoire (also known as Ivory Coast). Located in the west of th...

Join me in this video as I take you along on one of the last remote & wild rides on this West African adventure, travell...
08/29/2025

Join me in this video as I take you along on one of the last remote & wild rides on this West African adventure, travelling overland from Monrovia, Liberia to Man, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) by bush taxi and public bus. This wild adventure through the bend of West Africa is not for the faint of heart, and I'll need to navigate along potholed-filled roads, negotiate with several local hustlers, and cope through some of the most undeveloped parts of the continent before arriving back in civilization.

Would you be up for the challenge of overland travel in this part of the world? Let me know in the comments below!

https://youtu.be/WiSRAy_prU0

00:00 Intro
00:57 Morning in Monrovia
02:48 Monrovia to Ganta
03:40 Ganta, Liberia
05:11 Ganta to Ivory Coast border
06:41 Liberia-Ivory Coast Border
07:51 Ivory Coast Border to Man
11:03 Man, Cote D'Ivoire
11:44 AirBNB Tour
12:45 Outro

Episode 231 | | | Filmed February 2024

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Welcome to the "USA of Africa"!  In this video, I take you to a country in Africa that has never been colonized and was ...
08/24/2025

Welcome to the "USA of Africa"! In this video, I take you to a country in Africa that has never been colonized and was actually founded by freed slaves from the United States. This is LIBERIA, a country small in size but big on patriotism. This unique nation is African republic meets American Nation, and has its own "stars and stripes" flag, a full constitution & bill of rights that's modeled exactly on the American system, and uses the names of former U.S. Presidents to name their roads, towns, and villages - they even have their own dollar!

Does it feel like the USA? Well, no. Not at all, actually. But it's definitely an interesting place, with an incredible amount of American pride, despite being one of the poorest and least developed countries on the continent. Note that visiting this country also comes with a steep $150 USD visa fee, which must be obtained in advance. Is it worth it? I'll let you decide! Leave me a comment below and let me know what you thought of the video, and what you think of Monrovia and the "USA of Africa"!

1 - Liberia National Museum
2 - Monrovia coastline
3 & 4 - Abandoned Ducor Hotel
5 - Downtown Monrovia
6 - Do Not Pepe Here
7 - Grand Masonic Lodge
8 - Downtown Monrovia
9 - First United Methodist Church
10 - Monrovia beaches

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Welcome to LIBERIA, the bizarre "USA of Africa".  Small in size but big on patriotism, this country is African republic ...
08/24/2025

Welcome to LIBERIA, the bizarre "USA of Africa". Small in size but big on patriotism, this country is African republic meets American Nation, and has its own "stars and stripes" flag, a full constitution & bill of rights that's modeled exactly on the American system, and uses the names of former U.S. Presidents to name their roads, towns, and villages - they even have their own dollar! This is one of the only African countries that was never colonized, founded by freed slaves from the United States as their new homeland.

In this video, I take you on a full tour of the small, chaotic capital city of Monrovia, exploring the heart of this little slice of America in Africa. Beginning with a discreet, 'unofficial' tour of the ruins of the 1950s-built Pan Am Ducor Hotel. Abandoned since 1989, the hotel was sold by Intercontinental Hotels to the investment arm of Gaddhafi's now-defunct Libyan government, the hotel now lies in a state of ruin, left to rot to the elements as its future lies in limbo. After, I check out some of the capital's many monuments and abandoned historic buildings (there are many!), enjoy a couple of cold Liberian beers, and enjoy a spectacular sunset on the beach from the very corner of the continent. All in all, a great introduction to the capital and a fun day of discovering this bizarre American Nation in West Africa.

Does it feel like the USA? Well, no. Not at all, actually. But it's definitely an interesting place, with an incredible amount of American pride, despite being one of the poorest and least developed countries on the continent. Note that visiting this country also comes with a steep $150 USD visa fee, which must be obtained in advance. Is it worth it? I'll let you decide! Leave me a comment below and let me know what you thought of the video, and what you think of Monrovia and the "USA of Africa"!

https://youtu.be/Z3GcTuEvj-c

00:00 Intro
01:08 Morning in Monrovia
02:08 Ducor Hotel (Abandoned)
07:02 President Roberts Monument
07:27 The America of Africa
08:34 Grand Masonic Temple
09:18 Exploring Downtown Monrovia
12:31 Diana Hotel Beer & Room Tour
13:45 Afternoon Walk, Mosque, & Lebanese Diaspora
18:22 Sundowners @ Legacy Beach Bar
20:24 Lebanese Dinner @ Diana Hotel
20:59 Outro

Episode 230 | | | Filmed March 2024

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