"Exploring the Sahara Desert's Extreme Railway to an Iron Ore Mine"

Mykolas Juodele embarked on a remarkable journey by freight-train hopping in the Sahara Desert on the Mauritania Railway, which transports iron ore across the desert. The 437-mile track links Nouadhibou city's port with the mines of Zouerat, and the journey takes between 16 and 20 hours one way. Passengers, including local shepherds and workers, endure the challenging ride, making the best of it by cooking, sleeping, and socializing. Mykolas was impressed by the resilience of his fellow passengers and left with a changed perception of Mauritania, finding the country and its people to be hospitable and accommodating despite its negative reputation.