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Travel and travelblogging, excursions, exhibitions and things to do and discover. Tips for your next trip or anything related to traveling!

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Barcelona, Europe, Spain, Travelblog

Trip to Barcelona!

Trip to Barcelona! Originally posted 23-07-08 Summer is going by fast and being here in the heat makes me miss the cold Swedish summers. Sweden … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-07-082023-07-09
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 Originally posted 2023-06-18 I´ve been a bit sick again so I´ve spent a lot of time in … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-182024-06-04
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
Books about the gambia national library
Africa, Books about the Gambia, Gambian Authors, The Gambia, Things to do in the Gambia, Travelblog

Rain season and books

Rain season and books Originally posted 2023-06-07 The rain season is approaching. The winds in the evenings are stronger and cooler. The humidity is on … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-072024-11-16
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Africa, Senegal, The Gambia, Travelblog

Dakar part 4 – Returning home and a food poisoning from hell

Dakar part 4 – Returning home and a food poisoning from hell Originally posted 2023-06-06 (Link to Dakar part 3 in case you missed it) … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-06
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Africa, Destination Art, Senegal, Travelblog

Dakar part 3 – No Gorée island, but IFAN museum and shopping!

Dakar part 3 – No Gorée island, but IFAN museum and shopping! Originally posted 2023-06-04 (Link to Dakar part 2 in case you missed it … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-042024-06-04
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Africa, Destination Art, Senegal, Travelblog

Dakar part 2 – Brunch to die for and Village des arts!

Dakar part 2 – Brunch to die for and Village des arts! Originally posted 2023-06-02 (Link to Dakar part 1 in case you missed it) … Read More ›

Posted on 2023-06-022024-06-04

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Hello! I´m Salla, a writer, artist, traveller and jewellery lover! Join me on my journeys where I curiously snoop around the world and try to learn new things, often about ART, CULTURE and NATURE.

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