Mali Archives - Wandermelon

Mali, West Africa

By Michelle White | February 23, 2011 |

Mali is a land of ancient history, endless dunes, rivers and various cultures. Many restaurants and other places of interest here don’t have listed phone numbers or websites, making this Mali Guide exceptionally valuable.

Summoned By Music, Mesmerized By Mali

By Michelle White | February 2, 2011 |

A journey to Timbuktu and beyond for Festival au Desert, the world’s most remote music festival, reveals the people, music and magic of Mali.

Mali's Festival au Desert Kicks Off New Year With Rhythmic Beat

By Kate Ayrton | November 17, 2009 |

Travel the road to Timbuktu with a socially conscious travel company that offers unique cultural journeys, while giving back to the communities they take you to.

The Road to Timbuktu

By Dorit Thies | February 25, 2009 |

These images chronicle an incredible journey I undertook last January through Mali on my way to the annual Essakane Desert Music Festival.