Côte d'Ivoire Travel Guide

Photographing Yamoussoukro: Capturing Africa's Hidden Architectural Marvel

When I first arrived in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire's political capital, I stood slack-jawed before the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace—a structure so magnificently incongruous...

Beyond the Basilica: Cultural Immersion in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire

Standing in the bustling Grand Marché of Yamoussoukro with my son Mateo clutching my hand, I was instantly transported back to those childhood mercados my...

Nature Escapes Near Yamoussoukro: Lakes, Reserves and Outdoor Adventures

The first time I stepped beyond Yamoussoukro's imposing basilica and presidential palace, I discovered what few travelers ever see – a surprisingly wild Côte d'Ivoire...