Category: The Gambia
Juffureh, also spelled Juffure, is a town located in the North Bank Division of The Gambia. It is situated approximately 30 kilometers inland from the coast, on the north bank of the Gambia River. The village forms a twin settlement with its immediate neighbor, Albreda, and the two communities are connected by a short path….
Albreda is a historic village located in the North Bank Division of The Gambia. It is situated on the north bank of the Gambia River, approximately 30 kilometers inland from the coast. With a small permanent population, Albreda is known for its role as a French colonial trading post and its long-standing rivalry with the…
Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly known as James Island, is a small island located in the Gambia River, approximately 30 kilometers from the river’s mouth. The island is not a town but a major historical and archaeological site. It is famous for the ruins of a British colonial fort that was a key site in the…
This year, the year of 2016, has been a year full of traveling for us. We have been to a total of fifteen countries during the past twelve months and there have been so many amazing places that we have had the opportunity to see. So which are our top 20 destinations 2016? Visited Countries Africa:…
What to do on your last day in an amazing country? You know that feeling: on the one hand, you want to catch a last (sentimental) glimpse of a place you will soon leave. On the other hand, going home requires some mental preparations and the swimming pool suddenly feels a lot more appealing. Well,…
No trip is a good trip unless we challenge our minds and hearts a little bit. During our trip to the Gambia, Juffureh was that very challenge. West Africa is known for a great many things – one of those things is one of the most horrendous things that man has come up with –…
The Fathala Wildlife Reserve in Senegal is located to the north of the Gambia, very near the border. Most tour operators offer day trips to Fathala. The trip from the resorts in the Gambia includes an interesting ferry ride, a border crossing, and wild animals. Be prepared to spend a day in the hot sunshine. Not…
Banjul – located on an island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean – is the small capital of the Gambia. Founded in 1816, the city now has a population of little less than 45,000. We decided to visit Banjul on the first day of our trip to the Gambia. The trip to the capital…
Last night, on the flight back from the Gambia to Sweden, I spent a couple of hours looking at the starry sky that was so tenderly watching over the artificial lights of Europe. One German town followed the other, our home continent was bathing in light, and it was a beautiful night indeed. During that…