This cultural practice is still happening in Benin, West Africa 🇧🇯 |S7E59|

In this episode, I ride to the north of Togo, and cross the border into Benin there. A full day on tarmac and it's quite different from what I encounter on dirt roads. Many bad accidents with trucks and countless broken down trucks on the road. Riding on tarmac here seems a lot more dangerous then riding on dirt roads! The north part of Togo and Benin are very similar to each other. The people still have traditional Tata Somba houses here and scarification is still commonly practiced.

Here I teach all my filming techniques including getting drone shots while riding!

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[momagraf]

Noraly, if I were the Minister of Education in my country, your videos would be part of the school curriculum. Your videos serve as a basis for studying geography, art, culture, geology, behavior, amazing people and so on. The way you react to situations is also a school of life. Despite my 67 years I still have dreams! Thanks!

[danrt]

Finally a nice easy ride with no problems, Thanks for the way you are teaching us a history and culture that we would never see otherwise. Stay safe.

[d.rodrickeamon]

I believe that I've watched nearly every episode that you've placed on YouTube. I've come to think of you as my spirit guide. I'm mentally riding alongside you, seeing all the wonders you see, hiking into forests and jungles that--due to my 71 years and small income--I will never get to experience.

I know that I'm not alone in sharing this feeling. I just want to thank you for opening the world to those like me and everyone else, for approaching each new day with a positive attitude and a generous smile, even when the going gets rough. The world would be a little "less" wondrous without you bringing it to us.

Just wanted to let you know how much you are truly appreciated.

[uffbmdv]

This is Benin 🇧🇯 my beautiful country
Thanks for passing by it means a lot to me.
Sadly driving can be dangerous out there. Be safe and much love from à Beninese living in Toulouse, France
❤

[hannah]

He’s a proud man to show/demonstrate his culture ! I love it ❤!

[richardvervoorn]

Dear Noraly, as always your research and presentation provide an unparalleled experience for those of us following your adventures. Please know that these efforts that you so diligently put forth are greatly appreciated and go above and beyond what many may expect from a world traveller/adventurer. For you to carry on diligently overachieving is a truly wonderful inspiration. It’s amazing to experience the details of all that you learn and then portray them in your videos. MANY THANKS for your efforts !…❤❤❤Rick

[Rowno]

Thanks Norally, you're taking us where we my Not even go in our lifetime. As an African, I can say you're good ambassador.

[pablobuenomendoza]

Some of the doctoral students I've worked with from Africa have had the scarification. Thank you again for the sociology lesson. Your travels are educational to so many of us. Safe travels.

[WilliamFlynn-LiamOFloinn-rrlz]

I have told so many people about this Lady and her travels and now they are as addicted to the updates as I am. Absolutely brilliant viewing and I envy her courage and her happy, easy-going demeanour. Really great 👍

[Free_FromLegalTyranny]

At some point, an honorary doctorate degree should be granted for outstanding contributions in social work development and position of global ambassador from home country with distinction. I’ve never seen anyone more deserving of this award than Noraly.

[gcorriveau]

Basic human needs -- food, clothing, shelter, ... security/community -- the same all the world over. Fascinating how different people provide these. Thanks, Noraly.

[ragweed]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and unique community! Very interesting customs. The traditional houses and scarification techniques were so fascinating. One constant on the tarmac...broken trucks. Beautiful drone footage, Noraly! So lush and green.

[edithchapman]

The houses are fascinating as is the different cultures in this part of Africa. This trip is full of struggles and beauty. So enjoyable with excellent narrating. Love the content you show us.

[justnick]

Hey, I'm an African American teenager whom family hasn't been to Africa in centuries but has ancestor that traces back there. Shoutout to you for exploring the areas of west Africa, whereas my family supposedly traces back there.

[Anthony]

The way you take us through Africa so systematically is for sure the stuff which only a legend can accomplish... Even National Geographic could learn a thing or two from your presentations...❤

[charlesharris]

You are SO good as a video documentarian now.
No one does it better, especially alone in the wild places. Stay safe, and Happy Trails!

[mikep.]

Noraly is the definition of finding places off of the beaten path.
Unusual houses and the story of scars. I cannot believe you told this story in thirty minutes. Amazing editing!
Mud stuck trucks then those stopped by head on collisions, what will be next.

[danomies]

Truck accidents, broken down trucks, getting run off the road…I would have thought you were riding in Houston 😅 Glad you made it safely to your destination 🙏🏼 And I have to agree the the traditional homes were fascinating. Their structure made them look like small castles. Excellent exploring in this episode!

[joelanderson]

After watching 200 + of your videos, this one is is my favorite. The deep dive into the culture of this tribe has me captivated.

[MichaelTapel]

The houses design is better than modern architecture designs, amazing people, Africa is just beautiful and so unique <3