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The STC bus is superior to many forms of transportation in West Africa, including the Metro Mass bus, the tro-tro, the Benz Bus, the sept-place, and the one-speed bicycle. However, it is vastly inferior to Antrak Air, which, as my friends like to call and remind me while I am on the bus, takes 1 hour to go from Tamale to Accra and serves tuna fish sandwiches. My tips for a pleasant trip on the STC bus:
1. Plan for a 15 hour trip; expect the bus to leave 2-4 hours late. 2. Dress for the air con. During the day, the air conditioning will be sufficient from keeping the bus from getting unbearably warm. At night, the air conditioning will be sufficient to cause hypothermia in penguins. 3. Bring ear plugs or headphones. Or learn to love very loud Nigerian movies. 4. Plan what you eat and drink around rest stops. The bus will usually stop 3 times, each stop about 4 hours apart. The restrooms get progressively worse as you go north. 5. Lean back. Avoid sitting in front of a grumpy lady who hits you on the head every time you try to recline an inch, despite the fact that her chair is in the lap of the person behind her. 5. Make it a party. Your "friend" calls to tell you he's having a steak dinner with a glass of bourbon? I've got a 1.5L water bottle of gin and juice, and bag of popcorn, so there!
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Joseph
2/15/2011 02:33:29 pm
I work in Accra but my family leaves in Bolga-ahead of Tamale. Well noted! I have protested the services of STC a number of times with no results. Except when sending parcels,I use an alterantive when travelling to Bolga. The restrooms except at LindaDor are indeed messy. 4/19/2011 04:06:43 pm
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Nice tips, not sure that it will make the journey any shorter but definitely a little pleasant and bearable. Other thing that can be done is to pull the blinds, plug in earphones and try to sleep. 5/21/2012 04:05:41 pm
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