| UK expat Stephen lives with his wife in Djibo, Burkina Faso, so close to the alluring yet forbidding Sahara Desert. This young author of children's literature describes the joys and challenges of living in that part of Africa, and his admiration for the Fulani people, their language, and their culture. He also shares with us some tips on adjusting to the local customs. |
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Expats in Burkina Faso - Interviews With People Living And Working In Burkina Faso
Expatriates who are living and working in Burkina Faso describe what life is like for them in this West African nation. In the expat interviews we have here, read about what foreigners may perceive to be unusual practices, but which are really just normal goings-on there.
Previously known as Upper Volta, Burkina Faso achieved independence from France in 1960. Social, economic, and political problems are rampant, but through them all, the local population maintains a view that the glass is "half full." There are many scenic and historical sites to visit, and the people celebrate life and culture with events like art and film festivals
Children's author living on the edge of the Sahara Desert
See how American expat Beth lives with her family in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
| Beth has spent considerable time living in countries other than her native USA, and now she's living with her family in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, where she's involved in volunteer work. Here, she gives a whole lot of tips on what to keep in mind before going to that country, as well as recommendations on what to do and what not to do once you're there. |
 Beth Jacob |
