The Gambia Blog https://www.gambia.co.uk/blog Sharing over 25 years of experience in The Gambia Tue, 17 May 2016 11:18:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.5 Ali’s Gambia Experience https://www.gambia.co.uk/blog/2016/05/17/alis-gambia-experience/ https://www.gambia.co.uk/blog/2016/05/17/alis-gambia-experience/#comments Tue, 17 May 2016 11:00:11 +0000 https://www.gambia.co.uk/blog/?p=8756

I took a trip to The Gambia at the beginning of May 2016 and was fortunate enough to spend my four days there exploring many different corners of the country. I Continue Reading →

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During a recent trip to the smiling coast, I found my attention was drawn to the rather weird and wonderful items that some of the hotels featured. With some reflecting Continue Reading →

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In April 2016, Nicola Gill and her two children went on holiday to The Gambia for the first time. After spending lots of time with the local people and experiencing Continue Reading →

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Drift along through the mangrove creeks, sipping a cool Julbrew while keeping one eye out for spoonbills or even a Goliath Heron… There’s something so relaxing about whiling away the Continue Reading →

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If you’re looking to experience a family holiday which is a little different to your usual pick, then The Gambia could be an ideal destination that’s not worlds away. With Continue Reading →

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During my recent visit to The Gambia, we went to have a look around our luxury collection hotel, White Horse Residence. A small, intimate hotel with only eight guestrooms, it boasts Continue Reading →

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In February 2016, the Warringer family spent a week exploring The Gambia. As part of their family holiday they went to explore Abuko Nature Reserve and Lamin Lodge, and here Continue Reading →

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As we bumped along the dusty road, a cool breeze softened the African sun beating down on us. Out of the many Gambia Excursions on offer, I’d never been on Continue Reading →

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During a rather warm afternoon at Mandina Lodges nestled in the Makasutu Forest, my colleagues and I got chatting to Andy and Lorraine, a couple who were holidaying in one Continue Reading →

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After reflecting on my first trip to The Gambia and Senegal, I can honestly say it’s one of the most intriguing, friendly and diverse travel experiences I’ve had so far. Continue Reading →

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