West Africa Archives - Where in the World is Lianna

The Gambia- Poisson Yassa Recipe

Recipe for Poisson Yassa, a typical dish from the Gambia and neighbouring countries. Fish with a sweet and sour onion sauce

Travel to Banjul, capital of the Gambia located on a small island in the north. Accessible by bridge from the Gambia and ferry from Senegal

Travel to Serrekunda, a beautiful coastal area with beaches, birds, Bijilo Forest Park, and nearby Kachikally Crocodile pool

Travel to Wassu, famous for its Unesco heritage stone circles. They are in open air and you can go right up to them. Beautiful and mysterious

Travel to the Gambia, a small, narrow country situated between Senegal and the sea. Highlights are wildlife, Wassu stone circles and beaches!

Travel to Fathala, the location of the wildlife park where you can walk with the lions. The border with the Gambia is also very close

Travel to Touba, the location of the Great Mosque, the largest in Senegal and one of the largest in Africa. A destination for pilgrims

Travel to Saly, a good location to visit Bandia Wildlife Reserve, the Sacred Baobab, Seashell island and the beach

Travel to Gorée Island, located to the southeast of Dakar. Known for its sad slavery history. Now a beautiful and historic place to visit

Travel to Dakar, the beautiful coastal capital of Senegal. A nice mix of beaches, architecture, cultural sights, food and surrounding nature