🇧🇫 Burkina Faso: The "Land of Upright People"

True to its name ("Burkina Faso" = "Land of Honest/Honorable People"), this little-visited West African nation surprised me with its warmth and dignity—despite being one of the world’s poorest countries. First Impressions: Pre-trip safety worries vanished when a stranger sprinted off to find my hotel shuttle—while I held their phone! 📱💨 Our day-trip driver became an unofficial bodyguard, escorting us at every stop. 🤝 The spirit of Thomas Sankara (Africa’s Che Guevara) lives on—locals carry his revolutionary pride. ✊ ✨ Ouagadougou Day Trip 📍 Monument of National Heroes Soviet-style grandeur—climb the tower for city views! 🏛️ 📍 Ouagadougou Cathedral Free entry (no photos inside). Striking mud-brick-meets-modern design. ⛪ 📍 Place de la Révolution Flame monument honoring Sankara. Soldiers patrol—snap pics discreetly. 🔥 📍 Musée de la Musique Hidden gem! 🎶 1,000 XOF ticket includes a passionate guide. 📍 National Museum Closed Sun/Mon. Outdoor exhibits showcase tribal artifacts under baobabs. 🌳 🏨 Stay + 🍽️ Eat 📍 Bravia Hotel Solid base with tight security & great room service. 📍 Maison Kayser Creamy seafood pasta 🍝 + life-saving ice cream after dusty explorations! 🍦 📍 Restaurant Chinois For when you crave dumplings over tô (local staple). 🥢 Why Visit? In a region often reduced to headlines, Burkina Faso whispers: "Poverty doesn’t erase grace." #BurkinaFaso #Ouagadougou #OffTheBeatenPath 🌍