The video is a travelogue from a motorcyclist traveling through Togo and Benin. The journey starts in Badou, Togo, where the traveler plans to ride about 350 kilometers to the north, crossing into Benin. The traveler encounters several road accidents and broken trucks along the way, and after six hours of riding, decides to stop in Kara for the night.
The next day, the traveler continues his journey, covering 120 kilometers, including the border crossing into Benin. The traveler is fascinated by the traditional architecture of the Tata Somba houses, which are about 150 years old and built as a defense mechanism for both animals and people. The houses are built with a lot of work, taking about four months to complete, and are considered superior to modern houses by the locals due to their cooling properties.
The traveler also observes the traditional practice of scarification among the locals, a practice that has been passed down through generations. The traveler notes that the majority of the people in Benin and Togo have these scarifications, which originally indicated tribal affiliation but are now practiced for cultural reasons.
Finally, the traveler plans to continue his journey, riding down to the south of Benin, covering another 400 kilometers. The video ends with a plea for viewers to like, subscribe, and watch the next video in the series.
1. The video is from a traveler who is visiting a small village in Togo.
2. The traveler plans to ride about 350 kilometers to the north of Togo, crossing into Benin.
3. The traveler is riding on unpaved roads and has decided to stick to the main roads due to the lack of off-road routes.
4. The traveler's journey takes two days as they cannot complete the entire distance in one day.
5. The traveler's breakfast consists of three bananas.
6. The traveler has encountered numerous accidents, including a frontal collision and a truck laying on its side off the road.
7. The traveler is now in Kara and decides to call it a day, intending to look for a hotel.
8. The traveler plans to ride 120 kms, including the border crossing, the following day.
9. The traveler has successfully crossed the border into Benin and is now on the Benin side.
10. The traveler has applied for an e-visa to Benin and received it quickly.
11. The traveler is fascinated by the architecture of Benin, particularly the traditional houses known as Tata Somba, which are built as a defense mechanism.
12. The traveler has noticed the presence of Voodoo signs in the traditional houses.
13. The traveler has seen traditional houses that are about 150 years old, built by local communities.
14. The traveler has noticed the presence of modern houses next to traditional houses, with locals preferring the traditional houses due to their design and cooling system.
15. The traveler has observed the practice of scarification among the local people, with the scars indicating their tribe and social status.
16. The traveler plans to ride all the way down to the south of Benin, a journey of over 400 kilometers.