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 … Read more
The Gambia
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more