Taking the scenic route to Souimanga Lodge in the Sine Saloum Delta, Senegal
A journey taking the scenic route to Souimanga Lodge exploring the Sine Saloum Delta in Senegal.
Baobab smoothie recipe
While on my travels in The Gambia and Senegal I’ve often heard from the locals of the many uses and benefits of the fruit of the baobab tree, a vitamin, fibre, and antioxidant-rich superfood. Here’s my recipe for a delicious and nutritious baobab smoothie....
A child’s life in Senegal
The dust, the smiles and the rhythm of the drums, West Africa, can really get under your skin; I lost count of the number of times I’ve visited this corner of the globe a long time ago. As I set out on a journey of a different kind, namely sponsoring a child in...
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A photo essay from West Africa about the people who make a place feel like home
Echoes from the past on Gorée Island
The boat leaves Dakar in Senegal and it isn’t long before, Gorée Island comes into view. Pastel coloured European-style buildings, palm trees, blue skies and blue seas. The scene is like no other I have seen in West Africa. The tiny island of Gorée, a UNESCO...
A slice of lemon with your barnacles, madame?
Have you tried any weird foods around the world? From the bizarre to the disgusting, here are few culinary misadventures from my travels.
Visiting Bandia Wildlife Reserve, Senegal
Images from my visit and all you need to know about Bandia Wildlife Reserve, near the resort of Saly, Senegal. It’s a great place to see and photograph rhinos, giraffes, zebras and so much more.
