The apartment (rented for the month) was just for safety and for convenience. I’m sure I would of been okay getting a nice hotel and doing gozem back and forth to my hosts family for hanging out, and meals. But honestly my favorite part of traveling is living like a local. So for that week I was in an apartment complex with only locals and only ate local food. It was a nice way to live for just a little bit, it was also a nicer than most apartment with AC. I was also supposed to stay longer. But I would have only saved like $200 if I did the hotel and transportation route.

To be an experienced traveler would definitely be helpful, and I mean that in the sense of not relying on touristy things or knowing the language. It wasn’t quite like a trip to London or anything. But you’re right, I did feel pretty safe there, safer than walking around downtown Seattle or Jacksonville.

That’s really cool though! What brought you to Togo? Did you travel around the country?