This new guide gives a lively and off-beat insight into this small but fascinating country. National parks, wildlife, museums, historic buildings, beaches, surfing, traditional ceremonies, kings, voodoo, the ancient slave trade and Benin’s delightful people are all presented, along with practical tips on accommodation, transport, food, etiquette, eight-foot-tall chickens and avoiding sorcerers. 214pp, 8 pages colour photos, 27 maps, UK. BRADT PUBLICATIONS.

Now in paperback. An irreverent travelogue of the author's journey across Benin by taxi. 372pp, UK. PENGUIN BOOKS LTD(UK), 0141001364