"Beauty in the 3rd World" Conakry by africateach

Conakry Travel Guide: 43 reviews and 37 photos

This Only Helps Start the Day! - Conakry

I feel that with all the garbage, dust, disease and famine in this part of the world, the heat makes up for all that!!!

Just kidding! This place has been my home now for over a year and it has taken some getting used to. Especially since I was a true American before I arrived, but we are slowly chipping away at that too!!!

Where's the Pot of Gold?

Still here for the 2nd year and keep enjoying the view from my balcony. I am in the process of moving from this place and can only hope for the sea to be as beauitful as some of the sunrises over the Mosque!!!

Relax it's just travel!!!

In driving down the roads, you need to keep your eyes open for the funniest stuff! This countryside is beautiful and the man who is driving the truck (if you can see) has decided to accent the scene with his feet!!! The accurate depiction of Guinean mentality... Keep on Smilin!!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:People are very accomodating, food is very good (mostly), not expensive to live and discos rock!!!
Cons:Expensive and difficult to leave when you want, dirty, smelly, and not alot to do for recreation!
In a nutshell:A visit here would not allow one to fully appreciate the countries inner beauty!

Intro Updated Nov 2, 2004
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Marine Ball Things to Do (3)

As an American, you are invited to the 230th anniversary of the Marie Corp. The Marines hold this every year and there... more travel advice

WHALE? Favorites (5)

Ok, now they are saying the this is a whale, but I have no idea? They took a chunk out and have sent it to be analyzed.... more travel advice

HUGE TURTLE Favorites (5)

This Turtle was found on the shores of Conakry 2 days ago. You will not believe the size of it! People actually started... more travel advice

Party Party Nightlife (4)

This is a nice place to go and shake your booty! Most people that come here are for the music! They usually start off... more travel advice

Shopping (3)
See All Downtown... it's an adventure!
Warnings and Dangers (4)
See All President is on his way out!
Transportation (4)
See All Getting here is expensive!
What to Pack (1)
Remember we are 9 degrees ABOVE the...
Hotels (3)
See All Good food, and connection to the island

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Jim_Eliason Apr 2, 2007 at 8:06 PM

great page! sounds like a real adventure.
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jungles Sep 10, 2006 at 11:52 AM

I was very confused by the turtle photo, until the next tip when I saw it was really a whale. I've seen leatherback turtles, but nothing nearly as big as that. Anyway, nice page :)
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Luchonda Feb 12, 2006 at 6:46 AM

Shawn - very special page - good tips- greetz from Belgium
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chongwe Dec 16, 2005 at 6:49 AM

it's is changed now, AF is cheaper then SN Brussels for the moment
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Wafro Sep 27, 2005 at 4:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your page, great info. BTW: noble job you're doing. GRTZ
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Maria250 Sep 25, 2005 at 12:47 AM

...wow what an impressive move (and work!) away from "Sinatra's town" to Almasy's land (almost only since Guinea is not the Sahara Desert lol). Best, Maria
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tigerjapan Sep 15, 2005 at 4:40 AM

Hey great pages. reading your pages makes me wanna pack up here and seek a job in somewhere less... well, less ... here! Have a great one! And give us a yell if you hear of a job!! ;-)
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maykal Sep 14, 2005 at 2:22 PM

No such thing as personal space?! after two years teaching in Sudan, I know that feeling!! Looks an intereting place, although hope that things have calmed down since you wrote the warning tip :@P
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grishaV1 May 27, 2005 at 12:57 AM

wow i really learned a lot from your page here, seems a dangerous though exciting place these days, yet teaching also gives a special feeling when you see the children's smiles...
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kenHuocj Mar 17, 2005 at 8:00 PM

fascinated about your people watching ;-)))