In Senegal, a cultural ethos of community, respect and hospitality known as ‘Teranga’ is inspiring a new wave of community-led conservation in the Saloum Delta. “Tres jolie!” Ismail Adiame said happily as he piloted the long wooden Pirogue along the...
From flights to ferries, here’s everything you need to know about how to travel from Senegal to The Gambia. “It’s coming! It’s on its way. Trust me!” said the attendant in the Dem Dikk bus station on the outskirts of Dakar....
“The gracefulness of the slender fishing boats that glided into the harbour in Dakar was equaled only by the elegance of the Senegalese women who sailed through the city in flowing robes and turbaned heads.” Nelson Mandela, Long Walk To Freedom. From the...
From the chaotic streets of Dakar to the calm mangroves of the Saloum Delta, here are the best places to visit in Senegal! “The society showed how disparate elements – French, Islamic, and African – can mingle to create a unique and distinctive...
Where is Senegal? Is Senegal in West Africa? Which countries does Senegal share borders with? Here’s everything you need to know about Senegal’s geography. Senegal truly is the gateway to West Africa. Long hailed as one of the region’s most stable...
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I'm Richard. Penguin author. World traveller. History lover. Border nerd and travel journalist.
Along the Borders chronicles my multi-year journey along Britain's borders, boundaries and frontiers. Published by Penguin Random House, and available now!
