The Gambia: The Most Underrated African Travel Destination Welcome to The Gambia, the jewel in the crown of West Africa, and my new favourite travel destination! Lovingly nicknamed the ‘Smiling Coast of Africa’ due to its friendly people and welcoming atmosphere, The Gambia truly has it all – wildlife and birdwatching, adventure, culture, food, beaches, […]
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South Senegal Adventure While visiting neighbouring The Gambia, we felt it would have been a lost opportunity not to pay Senegal a visit as part of our West African exploration. While most people cross into the country to the north from The Gambia in a bid to get a safari experience, we wanted to explore
Birdwatching In The Gambia The Gambia may be a hidden gem when it comes to vibrant African travel destinations, but it is far more well known among the birding community. Its geography and climate make it a haven for a high concentration of bird species. And the best thing is, they can be seen up
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Food of The Gambia I had no idea what to expect from the country, let alone Gambian cuisine, before my visit, and while I was well aware of how varied food can be across the African continent, I was more than pleasantly surprised when our first meal after landing was an outstanding, flavoursome dish that
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The Tiny but Unforgettable Odeceixe Village in Portugal Seeking an authentic Portuguese village experience? At Odeceixe (pronounced oh-deh-say-sh), you’ll find the complete package: whitewashed walls, terracotta roofs, a historic windmill, sleepy streets, and the sound of nothing but birds, cattle, and café chatter. The village is tiny, making it the perfect addition to a road
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The Best Belgian Food in Brussels I loved that I knew very little about Belgian cuisine before my visit. It meant I could really take the time to try out some highly rated spots while sampling traditional local dishes. My understanding of Belgian cuisine is that it’s a cross-section of French, Dutch and German flavours,
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Cheat the System: Take the Traghetto Want the gondola experience without the €90 price tag? Here’s the insider trick: take the Traghetto. These traditional gondola ferries are used by locals to cross the Grand Canal quickly – a typical journey takes less than five minutes – and cost just €2 for tourists and 70 cents
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Venetian Cicchetti If you’re in Venice and want to eat like a local, skip the touristy restaurants (of which there are far too many!) and go cicchetti hopping. Cicchetti (pronounced chee-ket-tee) are Venetian tapas-style snacks, usually consisting of a slice of bread or polenta with a variety of toppings — though sometimes there’s no bread
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Traveller’s Cave Hotel There is something unmistakable and immediately recognisable about the deep, fiery roar that a hot air balloon flame makes as it gracefully bobs up and down amidst a glowing sunrise sky. This is the sound we were woken up by outside our hotel room door when staying at Traveller’s Cave Hotel in
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“It was like discovering a color I never knew existed before. A whole new crayon box full of colors.” – Anthony Bourdain on Thailand The Thailand Hype It took me until the ripe age of thirty to finally make it over to Southeast Asia and explore a country that has been recommended to me for
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