https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal Curated, immersive tours across Benin Republic and Africa — culture, history, food, nightlife, nature, and the hidden gems that don't make the guidebooks. en Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:32:09 GMT https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/sip-and-paint-on-the-beach https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/sip-and-paint-on-the-beach Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Easels under a thatched paillote, fresh coconuts on the sand, and forty people who swore they couldn't paint. A look back at our West Africa Experience Sip & Paint. Culture Mr USB https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/ganvie-and-the-aguegue-mangroves https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/ganvie-and-the-aguegue-mangroves Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Venice of Africa by pirogue in the morning, kayaks, hydrobikes and jet skis in the mangroves by afternoon. How to spend a perfect day on Benin's great lake. Guide Mr USB https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/temple-of-pythons-ouidah https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/temple-of-pythons-ouidah Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT In the heart of Ouidah sits a small temple where dozens of royal pythons live under human protection. Here is what it actually is, why it matters, and what to expect when you visit. Culture Mr USB https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/amazon-of-dahomey-statue https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/amazon-of-dahomey-statue Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT A 30-metre bronze woman stands guard over Cotonou. She commemorates the Agojie — the all-female army of the Dahomey kingdom — and she's one of the most striking monuments in West Africa. History Mr USB https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/what-voodoo-actually-is https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/what-voodoo-actually-is Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Hollywood got it wrong. A clear-eyed introduction to one of West Africa's oldest spiritual traditions — and what travelers should understand before visiting Ouidah. Culture Mr USB https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/best-time-to-visit-benin https://tourwithmrusb.com/journal/best-time-to-visit-benin Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A month-by-month guide to weather, festivals, wildlife, and the moments worth planning a whole trip around. Guide Mr USB