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Post Report of the Day

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?

About 30 minutes outside of Ouaga in Loumbila there are a couple of resorts that have nice pools, bars, restaurants, playgrounds and hotels. They also offer jet-skiing, boat rides, etc. There's also a go-kart track...

Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?

There is no high speed internet in Burkina Faso. I pay about US$100/month for a 512 mb/s down connection. Takes me about 4 hours to download an hour long TV show.