Are you wondering is Senegal safe? Read on, as we go through safety in this African nation. The West African country of Senegal has just started to make moves on the tourist scene. A once little-visited nation, it’s becoming increasingly well-known for its golden beaches, lush mangroves and action-packed wildlife reserves with several African beasts […]
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A rocky landmass measuring just 900 by 350 metres in area, Gorée Island sits just 3km from Senegal’s capital city. Nowadays a tranquil place, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has a tragic history; it was once the holding place for slaves from the 15th – 19th century. The history of Gorée Island is despicable, but […]
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Sun, sand and not many other tourists make a Senegal beach holiday a totally underrated trip. Here’s what you can expect! Humidity enveloped us the second we stepped out of Blaise Diagne International Airport, despite it being two in the morning. We’d flown from Algiers, a seemingly short hop across northwestern Africa on the globe […]
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If you’re looking for the best things to do in Dakar, Senegal, this post is for you! Sitting on a peninsula kicking out to the sea, Senegal’s capital Dakar is one of the biggest cities in West Africa. It’s a large, hot, dusty city, and it’s not exactly well known as a tourist destination (aside […]
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Is Egypt worth visiting? Here’s my completely honest opinion, after visiting Egypt four times. Ancient pyramids rising sharply up into the sky, city centres brimming with a cacophony of horns, Red Sea beaches and the River Nile splitting the country in two; Egypt’s long been known as a traveller’s paradise. But while Egypt has a […]
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If you’re planning a trip to West Africa, this Senegal travel guide is for you! Senegal is by no means among Africa’s most visited countries, but it’s been making strides on the tourist scene in recent years. In this West African nation, baobabs dot the landscape as majestic river deltas part the land. Wildlife reserves, […]
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Is Algeria safe to visit? I’m going to go into this all in my guide! Sitting in the heart of North Africa – and the continent’s largest country – Algeria remains relatively undiscovered by tourist crowds outside of Africa and the Middle East. The country’s been through ups and downs, including a brutal fight with […]
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Wondering how to get to Ngor Island in Dakar, Senegal? I visited it on my recent trip to Dakar – here’s all you need to know. From Dakar’s Ngor Beach, you can see Ngor Island in detail. The tropical island sits around a kilometre from the mainland; so reaching it should be effortless, right? Right! […]
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What is Tunisia known for? While Tunisia’s not the most visited country in North Africa, I firmly believe that it’s somewhere that should be on your “to visit” list. But when deciding whether to visit, or planning a trip, it’s a good idea to do some research into what makes Tunisia famous. This will help […]
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Why visit Iceland? This island nation, sitting in the midst of the North Atlantic, straddles two continental plates (Europe and North America). What does this mean? The rugged landscape is dotted with volcanoes and crevices, and its subarctic climate lends to glaciers and mountains. It’s easy to see and understand the best reasons to visit […]