Learn All About Voodoo Culture in Lome, Togo

Your world cruise will give you the chance to explore some of the most famous cities on Earth across a variety of continents, and these will undoubtedly be memorable moments for many years. Yet one of the key benefits of taking such an all-encompassing trip is visiting places you'd have otherwise never thought to visit - like Lome, Togo.

Togo is a small country in west Africa that is decidedly off-the-beaten path. There's a ton to see and do in the port of Lome, but travelers may be most interested in one of the things that the country is famous for - the art of voodoo.

Many attribute voodoo culture as something that started in the island nation of Haiti before making its way around the world. However, it was actually brought to Haiti via the slave trade, with many of the original practitioners residing in the Togo region. You'll be able to shop for voodoo supplies at Lome's "fetish market," which includes unique souvenirs like warthog teeth, porcupine skins and more. If that sounds unnerving, perhaps your time would be better spent at the Grande Marche, which offers more traditional items like wood carvings and statuettes.

To give these items some context, be sure to visit a voodoo village. Here, your guide will explain some of the customs and traditions associated with the culture. You'll even get to meet voodoo shamans and witness a traditional dance. To learn more about the country of Togo in general, be sure to visit the National Museum. The exhibits here are wide ranging and fascinating, documenting the country's unique culture and history from tribal times to the present. Whatever you choose to do, there's no denying that a trip to Togo will be one of the most unforgettable moments of your entire journey. View World Cruises.