when i went to Burkina Faso i spent about 2 months in Ouagadougou, before travelling north outside the capital. In Ouagadougou i had one of the best time in my life. I am my own proof that the media, school books, and other things do not try, or intentionally look for the "non-attractive", and 3rd world war characteristics. Burkina ...

Ouaga is the most organized city of africa I have seen. The airport is literally in the center of town. Because of their proximity to ghana and nigeria, they will often speak a little english as well as french. The main roads dont have street vendors so in the centre ville it is like 42nd street in
New York. The biggest problem are the streets. ...

Burkina in general and Ouaga in particular has a very friendly feel with very generous people. It is a much less threatening place to be than London. Everybody seems pleased to see you and grateful that you have come to visit them. You will find people hawking all sorts and they will be persistent but far fewer beggars. Speaking French is a great ...

Culturally rich country and people are extreamely nice and helpful!