Instead of trying to force feed every cool monument or savannah to see in every African country this month I’m going to point out one interesting thing to do, see, or experience in each. That should save some amount of hard-decision making when you’re finally ready to plan your trip to the continent at the end of the month. Starting with Benin, a west African country bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo known for delicious cuisine and stilted homes a trip to Ganvie village is a must-see. It is estimated that some 20,000 people live in 3,000 fragile stilt houses on the water. Boats are the best method of transportation and it is one of ...