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Updates, stories, and insights from The Moving Circle community.

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Partnerships

Why Brands Are Partnering With The Moving Circle

From title sponsors to media partners, here's how brands are aligning with a movement reaching young professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs across...

Administrator · 29 Aug 2026
Tickets
How to Secure Your Seat on The Next Moving Circle

Only 31 seats per journey. Here's everything you need to know about tickets, pricing, and what's inclu...

29 Aug 2026 · 3 min
About
What Is The Moving Circle? One Bus, One Day, Many Stories

An inside look at the mobile community turning a single bus journey into unforgettable stories, connections, and growth....

29 Aug 2026 · 3 min
Experience
Inside the Experience: The 6 Things That Make The Moving Circle Different

From live storytelling to entrepreneur networking, heres a breakdown of everything packed into a single Moving Circle jo...

29 Aug 2026 · 3 min
Entrepreneurship
Turning Passion Into Profit: 5 Lessons From First-Time Founders

Loving what you do isn't enough to build a business around it. Here are five hard-won lessons from founders who...

29 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Entrepreneurship
5 Mindsets Every Entrepreneur Needs to Succeed

From resilience to resourcefulness, here are five mindsets that separate entrepreneurs who build lasting ventures from t...

29 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Wellness and Play
Why We Believe Adults Need Recess Too

Somewhere between childhood and a full calendar, most adults stop giving themselves permission to just play. THE MOVING...

24 Aug 2026 · 2 min
Safety and Logistics
Safety First, Fun Second: What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes on The First Journey

A good day on the road only feels effortless because of everything working quietly underneath it. Here is what safety an...

24 Aug 2026 · 2 min
Local Discovery
Beyond the Bus: The Local Stops That Make The Journey

THE MOVING CIRCLE is not just a bus ride — it is a route through the people and places that make Abidjan worth stopping...

24 Aug 2026 · 2 min
Lessons and Feedback
What We Learned From Every Seat That Went Unfilled

Not every seat on the first run of THE MOVING CIRCLE sold. Here is what the empty ones taught us about who we are actual...

24 Aug 2026 · 2 min
Music and Atmosphere
The Playlist Question: How We Choose the Soundtrack for Every Journey

A great day on the road has a sound. Here is how the music on THE MOVING CIRCLE: THE FIRST JOURNEY gets chosen, and why...

24 Aug 2026 · 2 min
Event Guide
What to Expect on The First Journey: A First-Timer's Guide to The Moving Circle

Booked your seat on The Moving Circles first journey? Heres exactly what a first-timer can expect — from boarding to sto...

22 Aug 2026 · 3 min
Travel Tips
The Ultimate Packing and Prep Guide for Your Moving Circle Day Trip

Everything you need to pack and prepare before a full day on The Moving Circle — comfort essentials, conversation starte...

22 Aug 2026 · 3 min
Newcomers and Expats
A Newcomers Guide to Falling for Abidjan, One Commune at a Time

New to Abidjan, or thinking about becoming a regular? Here is how THE MOVING CIRCLE: THE FIRST JOURNEY can shortcut the...

22 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Community and Belonging
The Circle Doesnt End When You Step Off the Bus

THE MOVING CIRCLE: THE FIRST JOURNEY lasts one day, but the community it is building is meant to last much longer. Here...

22 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Watch and Support
Cant Get a Seat? You Can Still Be Part of The First Journey

With only 31 seats on THE MOVING CIRCLE: THE FIRST JOURNEY, here is how to experience the energy of the day from anywher...

22 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Event Guide
Why We Capped the First Journey at Just 31 Seats

The Moving Circle could have booked a bigger bus. Here is why THE MOVING CIRCLE: THE FIRST JOURNEY is deliberately limit...

22 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Partnerships and Brands
Why Your Brand Belongs on The Moving Circle

A look at what it means to partner with The Moving Circle's First Journey, and why brands looking to reach youn...

22 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Community and Belonging
The Adult Friendship Problem, and Why a Bus Full of Strangers Might Be the Cure

Making friends gets harder after school ends. Here is why spending one unscripted day with strangers on The Moving Circl...

21 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Creatives and Content Creators
Your Next Big Content Idea Is Not at Your Desk

For photographers, videographers and storytellers chasing their next idea, a full day of unscripted moments on The Movin...

21 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Entertainment and Connection
The Science of Laughter: Why Comedy and Music Break the Ice Faster Than Small Talk

Why a DJ set and a comedy segment do more to turn strangers into friends than an hour of polite small talk, and what to...

21 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Behind the Scenes
Why We Are Building a Movement, One Bus at a Time

The vision behind The Moving Circle — why one bus, one day, and strangers becoming friends is meant to be the start of s...

21 Aug 2026 · 5 min
City and Culture
One City, Thirteen Communes: Rediscovering Abidjan From a Bus Window

A look at the 13-commune route of The Moving Circle's First Journey, and why seeing Abidjan from a bus, togethe...

21 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Travel Stories
One Bus, One Day, Many Stories: What Happens When Strangers Share a Journey

Discover why a single day on a bus with strangers can spark friendships, ideas, and memories that outlast any ordinary t...

18 Aug 2026 · 3 min
Networking and Entrepreneurship
5 Ways a Day on the Road Builds a Stronger Network Than Any Conference

Business cards and name badges the only way to grow your network. Heres why a shared day-long journey can build deeper p...

18 Aug 2026 · 3 min
Personal Reflection
From Strangers to Connections: The Quiet Power of Showing Up

A reflection on why the simple act of showing up — to a bus, a room, a new experience — is often the only ingredient rea...

17 Aug 2026 · 3 min