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July 29th 2017

Published: July 29th 2017

Dear All Greetings again from Toubacouta, in Senegal! I have just returned here after three more nights in The Gambia since my last entry, but I have returned to Senegal a day earlier than scheduled for a couple of reasons, which I’ll explain below. For the sake of variety, and also because most of this blog entry will be about my last few days in The Gambia, I’ve chosen to name it accordingl... Read Full Entry

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Alexander Waring

alex waring

Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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30th July 2017

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Photo shoot The Gambia
We often struggle where to publish a blog from when we've been to more than one location. Your logic is sound. We should write a blog about all the characters that have been trusted to drive us in amazing countries around the world .... now that would be a colorful blog. Your motorcycle ride sounded interesting. This trip sounds memorable and off the beaten path...just what you were looking for. Toxic travelers are to be avoided at all cost (even if you have to lie) Life is too short to put up with that and it is your trip. What a great trip up the river to enjoy the wildlife.

31st July 2017

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Drivers and Toxic Travellers
Thank you Merry, lovely encouragement to read as I travel. I love the point about the people entrusted to take us on our journeys, these are indeed special people :) And thanks also for the comment on "Toxic Travellers" - an excellent word for them! I'm looking forward very much to reading your blog and seeing photos from your upcoming trip to Central Asia!! All the best with the packing and preparation :D

29th November 2020

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

You beat us there with about 6 months
I am looking through some of your older blogs. I see that you went to the Gambia about half a year before we were there. We actually didn't enjoy Senegal/Gambia all that much and have no plans on going back. How about you? /Ake

29th November 2020

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Six Months
Wow, small world, with just six months separating our visits! Lol, I have exactly the same to say about Senegal/Gambia - I didn't like them much, and have no plans at all to return. At least we can say we've been to West Africa now...!

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