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Bridging The Continents

Andre van der Most
Toyota Land Cruiser
Sierra Leone
Morocco
Netherlands
Ghana
Cameroon
Liberia
Freetown
Accra
Nigeria
Ivory Coast
Senegal
Travel
Visa
Guinea
Dakar
Reykjavik
Western Sahara
Dakhla
Spain

Bridging the Continents follows the inspiring journey of André van der Most as he drives a Toyota Land Cruiser from Holland to Uganda along the rugged west coast of Africa. More than just an overland adventure, this podcast shines a light on the people and organizations making a difference across the continent.

Through stories from the road—navigating borders, crossing deserts, and connecting with... more

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Location: South Africa

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Today, March 16th, a Monday, I made my way to a car service place in Jeffrey's Bay. It turned out to be their second week of operation as a new franchise. The two guys who started the business were both there, and ev... more

Location: South Africa

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Today was a Sunday in Jeffrey's Bay, and as is typical here, a lot of places were closed. I walked into town hoping to revisit the same restaurant I enjoyed the night before, but when I arrived I remembered it closes... more

Location: South Africa

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On March 14th, I started the morning reflecting on yesterday's 4x4 adventure on Bergplas Road. I met Paul and Tracy, a couple driving a Land Rover with a rooftop tent. They're avid campers from Port Elizabeth who own... more

Location: South Africa

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Today started with waking up at a peaceful campsite where I had slept in the car. It was a great spot with trees, hot water, and bathrooms — just no other campers around, which was perfectly fine by me. I got going a... more

Location: South Africa

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I started my day in Prince Albert with a delicious Eggs Benedict breakfast at a nearby hotel, where I met a delightful Dutch couple - Annemiek, who's been a KLM stewardess for 31 years, and her husband were on a mult... more

Location: South Africa

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Today was an incredible day in Cape Town - I stayed an extra day specifically to meet Seth from Canada and Ollie from the UK, two amazing adventurers I first encountered in Ivory Coast. These guys have just completed... more

Location: South Africa

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Today I had to leave the Hidden Gem as they were fully booked for the night, but I needed to stay in the area for tomorrow's activities on the 11th. I got lucky and found the Marigold Airbnb, a fantastic self-caterin... more

Location: South Africa

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What an incredible day I had on March 9th! I started my morning with an inspiring conversation with an 80-year-old German couple who have visited southern Africa 18 times. The gentleman's words really stuck with me -... more

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Recent Guests

Elvis Negay
Entrepreneur involved in shipping and tile distribution
Episode: December 28 2025 - Close Call in Buea: When a Runaway Car Chose the Tree Over Me
Jim Dalton
An underwater welder from England traveling across Africa
Episode: December 17 2025 - A New Country, New Visas, and Unexpected Land Cruiser Stories
Julius Sowu
Part Irish and part Ghanaian; runs a family property in Ghana
Private individual
Episode: December 14 2025 - Leaving the Treehouse and Following the Coast to Keita
Bram Overheijn
A Dutch energy professional working in Africa
PowerGen Renewable Energy
Episode: November 20 2025 - Power Lines & Chance Encounters in Monrovia
Alpha Jolo
Physiotherapist from Sierra Leone with education and experience from the Netherlands
None
Episode: November 12 2025 - A Visa Run, Lost Networks, and Unexpected Dutch Connections in Freetown
Chris Roller
Engineer with extensive experience in Africa and Alaska
Episode: November 7 2025 - Walking the Markets of McKinney with the Peace Corps Crew
Ugwe Solomon Ekini
Restaurant owner from Nigeria serving traditional Fudu food
Owner of a local restaurant in Bafata
Episode: October 27 2025 - Mail Hunts, Market Streets, and Bucket Showers: A Day from Bissau to Bafatá

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André van der Most
Host of Bridging The Continents

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What is Bridging The Continents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show follows long-distance overland travel across Africa, focusing on real-world logistics, border crossings, currency, and vehicle challenges, all through intimate storytelling and human moments. Episodes commonly highlight encounters with locals, unexpected acts of kindness, cultural nuances, and practical travel hurdles—from insurance and visas to convoy delays and road conditions. A notable through-line is the emphasis on community and nonprofits encountered on the road, painting a vivid portrait of resilience, curiosity, and purpose-driven exploration.

A standout trait is the host's personable narration, which blends travelogue with reflective insights about people and places. The format often centers on day-in-the-life experienc... more

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2. Jim Dalton
3. Julius Sowu
4. Bram Overheijn
5. Alpha Jolo
6. Chris Roller
7. Ugwe Solomon Ekini

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