Across West Africa by Road

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4, Episode 17, I am joined by Jacquelyn who is not your average traveler. An education strategist from upstate New York, Jacquelyn has spent most of her adult life living and working in some of the world’s most complex and overlooked regions. From Sudan—where she lived from 2015 until the outbreak of war in 2023—to a year running an NGO in South Sudan, and now calling Norway home, Jacquelyn's life has been shaped by places few people ever experience.With 150+ countries and territories under her belt, Jacquelyn is known for traveling overland, chasing borders, and seeking out destinations far beyond the typical tourist trail—unrecognized states, remote regions, and corners of the map most people never consider. Her adventures have included following the equator through eleven countries across three continents, venturing deep into the Amazon, and riding a cargo barge down the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2022, Jacquelyn was awarded Most Intrepid Traveller by NomadMania—a title that perfectly captures her fearless, curious, and deeply intentional approach to seeing the world. Her stories aren’t just about where she’s been—but what it truly means to travel.In this episode, Jacquelyn takes us deep into her overland journey across West Africa, traveling through Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and Liberia—navigating chaotic borders, long bush taxis, unpredictable roads, and the raw, unfiltered realities of travel in a region few outsiders ever explore this way. We talk logistics, safety, culture shock, unforgettable moments, and what it’s really like to move slowly and intentionally through West Africa by land. Tune in today!To follow Jacquelyn's moves on social media: InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠