What’s It Like to Canoe Down the Zambezi River?
My ores sliced through the gentle waves with careful precision, propelling my blue canoe effortlessly forwards. A ring-necked dove cooed rhythmically in the distance, just …
Africa
Should You Hire A Car in The Gambia?
I love hiring cars when I travel. There’s just something about the freedom that they offer that makes me feel alive. As my preferred method …
The Time We Were Attacked by a Machete-Wielding Gang in The Gambia
I woke up to our last morning in The Gambia. It had been a whirlwind trip. We had arrived on Wednesday evening for 3 nights. …
Birdwatching in the Koofung Forest Park, The Gambia
Our lodge in The Gambia (Footsteps Eco-Lodge) was perched upon the edge of a protected area of forest known as the Koofung Forest Park. As …
Expedition to Brikama Town in The Gambia
We woke up to another day of paradise in The Gambia. The sun filtered down through the canopy of vibrant trees, dappling the footpath ahead …
Our Journey to The Gambia’s Secluded Beach
“The closest ATM is in Brikama town.” The woman at the Western Union counter explained. It was the only store that closely resembled a bank …
Gunjur to Serrekunda: A Taste of The Gambia
My first morning in The Gambia had been spent relaxing in the scorching 40 degree Celsius sun and gorging on delicious food at our eco-lodge. …
A Gambian Hotel with a Difference: Footsteps Eco-Lodge
The room was silent, the gentle humming of the fan that we put on the night before now resting. The electricity created by the solar …
Arriving in The Gambia: Africa’s Smiling Coast
The Gambia. A small country perched on the coastline of west Africa, surrounded on three sides by the country of Senegal, except for the western …
Volunteering at N/a’an ku sê wildlife sanctuary: Everything You Need To Know
Me brushing one of the sanctuary’s rescued cheetahs A couple of years ago I took the plunge and booked my first volunteer trip in Africa. Not …