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Category: Africa

Travels, texts, travel tips and excursions focusing on Africa.

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Africa, Destination Culture, The Gambia, Travelblog

The Gambia – Kangurang is coming!!

Kangurang is coming!! Kangkurang! Kangurang is coming!! Suddenly my brothers start to run towards me and the women rush to close the gates to the … Read More ›

Posted on 2025-04-172025-04-17
the gambia good to know
Africa, Good to know, The Gambia, Travelblog

Good to know before you travel to The Gambia!

Good to know before you travel to The Gambia! So you are going to The Gambia? How exiting! The Gambia is a small but interesting … Read More ›

Posted on 2025-04-102025-04-10
getting_around_in_thegambia
Africa, Articles, The Gambia, Travelblog

The Gambia for digital nomads

The Gambia for digital nomads Originally posted 2023-06-19 As some of you may know I usually work in marketing. Either freelancing with my own company … Read More ›

Posted on 2024-11-162025-04-10
bookreview_donotdisturb Michaela Wrong
Africa, Book reviews

Book review – Do not disturb by Michaela Wrong

Book review – Do not disturb by Michaela Wrong ISBN: 978-0-00-823890-2 About the book The book came out 2021 and is written by Michaela Wrong, … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-07-192023-07-19
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Africa, Book reviews

Book review – Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Book review – Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie About the book The book came out in 2006 and won the award … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-07-10
society_personalities_gambia
Africa, Articles, The Gambia, Travelblog

Culture shocks in the Gambia #2 – Is honesty important?

Culture shocks in the Gambia #2 – Is honesty important? Originally posted 23-07-07 For a while now I´ve been reading Michaela Wrongs book “Do not … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-07-072024-06-04
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Africa, Destination Nature, The Gambia, Things to do in the Gambia, Travelblog

Birds watching us in the Gambia

Birds watching us in the Gambia Originally posted 2023-07-04 Gambia is known for its bird life. Every year a lot of birdwatchers travel here to … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-07-042024-06-04
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Africa, Destination Art, The Gambia, Things to do in the Gambia, Travelblog

Visiting the African Art Gallery in Senegambia Hotel

Visiting the African Art Gallery in Senegambia Hotel Originally posted: 20230629 One thing I really miss when I´m here in the Gambia is Art-venues! Back … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-292024-06-04
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Africa, Articles, The Gambia, Travelblog

Culture shocks in the Gambia #1 – Why is everyone talking to me?

Culture shocks in the Gambia #1 – Why is everyone talking to me? Originally posted 2023-06-22 I sometimes see comments on the internet by tourists … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-222024-06-04
rainseasoninthegambia
Africa, The Gambia, Travelblog

The first rain of 2023

The first rain Originally posted 2023-06-19 So the first rain came down in Kotu early this morning. I woke up by the water tapping on … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-192024-11-16
kachikally crocodiles in the gambia
Africa, Destination Nature, The Gambia, Things to do in the Gambia, Travelblog

Hanging out with crocodiles in Kachikally crocodile pool

Hanging out with crocodiles in Kachikally crocodile pool I´ve been a bit sick again so I´ve spent a lot of time in the apartment reading … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-182025-06-03
Boutique restaurant Gambia Fajara
Africa, Destination Art, Eclectic style, Interior design, Maximalism-sv, The Gambia, Things to do in the Gambia, Travelblog

Found a hidden gem in Fajara!

Found a hidden gem in Fajara! Originally posted 2023-06-10 The day we were visiting the Gambian National Library and the bookstore Timbooktoo our car broke … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-102025-03-29

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