Wanderlust Ghana: Six Ghanaians On 30,000km Road Trip Arrive In Iraq

Wanderlust Ghana: Six Ghanaians On 30,000km Road Trip Arrive In Iraq

  • The Ghanaians on a 30,000km road trip have updated their location as Iraq, with a planned stopover in Dubai
  • One member had his passport stolen in Germany and would only rejoin the others after his visa was reissued
  • Netizens who are following their journey keenly have been commending and wishing them a safe journey

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The Ghanaian men embarking on a 30,000km drive around the world have shared some updates on their journey.

The Wanderlust men shared an update which showed that they had reached Iraq ahead of the stopover in Dubai.

Wanderlust Ghana team members on a 30,000km road trip arrive in Iraq.
The group of Ghanaian men on a 30,000km road trip arrive in Iraq. Photo credit: Kwabena Peprah
Source: Facebook

In a Facebook post, Kwabena Peprah said Iraq was more than halfway through the 30 countries they would drive through.

“14,000 of 30,000km, welcome to our 16th country, Iraq.”

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The six men were reduced to five after one reportedly had his passport stolen at Krefeld in Germany, although he aimed to rejoin once he had a new visa.

The men are expected to reach Dubai soon, where they will enjoy themselves among the people who want to be a part of this historic journey.

Netizens commend Wanderlust Ghana members

Several people commented on Kwabena Peprah's post. YEN.com.gh has collated some of the reactions.

Gary Al-Smith said:

“Some waakye joint dey Saddam in house in back. They say e be correct abeg verify for us. Safe travels!”

Richard Anim replied:

“Gary Al-Smith we’ve been forbidden to mention the guy’s name here oooo”

Susan Zwennes Adu-Aryee wrote:

“Well done. You are opening our eyes”

Ama Kwapong said:

“Well done. It is the "small car wonder" Lexus that is impressing me. I never considered it a steady car like that before now.”

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Kweku Opare-Djan wrote:

“Nice one! This my jogging after you on your next adventurous trip dieer I am working on it paaa!! I’ve got this!!! 😊😊😊”

Obaahemaa Nana Ntowaa I said:

“Bring me a stone from there. Because. Eish”

Alexander Apau wrote:

“Woooow great guys , more vim”

Jamil Zugu Bwoy said:

"Pls when you come back tell us how nice Iraq is cos the western Media has painted the middle east black"

Francisniiayi Aryee said:

“I beg buy suya from Tanko come give me...”

Wanderlust Ghana flaunted cars for 30,000km trip

YEN.com.gh also reported that Wanderlust Ghana showed the cars they would drive for their 30,000km road trip.

The six men set off on the journey in three vehicles, each with two occupants: a Lexus, a Tacoma, and a Raptor.

Several Ghanaians wondered why no Kantanka vehicles were considered for the historic journey from Accra.

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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh