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our first Trip to the gambia
Hej , we looking for a good accomodation, where is it no problem when chrissy have visitor from Gambia over night. Thank you. Who can help by that?
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Last Post: Aug 20, 2022 5:29am
by chrissy & paul
by chrissy & paul
perfume from banjul
hi
is been a while since ive posted.
ive been livin out in gambia 4 the last 2 yrs.
anyway just though id let u know about some perfume im selling on ebay.
brought loads back from gambia.bought it in bulk from the gandour shor just round the corner from polic...
Views: 422 Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 27, 2019 8:16am
by IDN Live
by IDN Live
What is there to do in Gambia?
British female, here til Thursday.
Finding myself bored, the weather is disappointing.
Are there any other British single females around?
Finding my way alone would be fine if I weren't constantly bothered by guys. Omg. They're too much here.
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Last Post: Nov 16, 2018 10:15am
by Emma
by Emma
Do not rent this stolen car
If you see anywhere in Gambia/Senegal area a car with number plate BOSS L HANNA 1. The car is stolen from me by my ex-worker PLEASE do not buy any service from that man and support criminal act!
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Last Post: Oct 4, 2016 2:54pm
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Last Post: Jan 23, 2016 10:09pm
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Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 4:10am
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Last Post: Jul 13, 2014 11:23pm
by colbejes
by colbejes
revival of this forum
it seems that after Francis passed away the forum died with him. I think that is a big pitty, because there was always a lot of good information and i always enjoyed reading the discussions
I think we have to honour the soul of Francis and revive the forum once agai...
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Last Post: Oct 9, 2012 10:26pm
by roger sterk
by roger sterk
Re: GTS
Hi everyone, its sad to hear the demised of Our beloved founder of GTS, who had a great love for our little Gambia.Thus, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere heart felt condolence to His Family, friends, colleagues and all GTS/GES Members. I h...
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Last Post: May 23, 2012 4:33am
by Jerreh Jammeh
by Jerreh Jammeh
Any of you in TG right now?
Hi,
I will take off on Tuesday and wonder, if anyone of you is there right now. Might be fun to have a little chat at GTS!
Regards
Me
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Last Post: Feb 19, 2012 3:20pm
by Me
by Me
Badala Park Hotel
Just booked 2 weeks in mid January, travelling alone and looking for any hints and tips for my trip. Oh the email address I have keeps bouncing back so any help with this would be appreciated too.
Many thanks
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Last Post: Dec 26, 2011 1:48pm
by Mark
by Mark
Francis
Sadly I can confirm that Francis is no longer with us R.I.P
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Last Post: Dec 23, 2011 5:40pm
by Irishadrian
by Irishadrian
self catering house for rent
hi there
i am letting a 2bedroom furnished house
in sukuta (closer to bakoteh) on the main rd to serekunda.
fully furnished with
microwave
fridge freezer
star-sat channels
pots and pans, plates etc
price fully inclusive of bills, electric, etc
&#...
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Last Post: Dec 12, 2011 3:48am
by sam
by sam
GTS Kololi and TripAdvisor.com
For technical and operational reasons we are still having problems updating - editing - adding new material to the GambiaTouristSupport website.
BUT GTS is still very much in operation, GTSKOLOLI offers exceptional value accommodation cleaned daily many extra's el...
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Last Post: Sep 10, 2011 2:57pm
by Francis
by Francis
Travel Insurance
Hello,
If you are planning on travelling overseas it is vital that you take out travel insurance. Unexpected things can happen, such as natural disasters or accidents, or you may become ill while away, and without travel insurance you could find yourself facing huge...
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Last Post: Aug 25, 2011 8:10am
by Pearljhonson
by Pearljhonson
Holiday Hijack in The Gambia
I was delighted to hear from a viewer that GTS was praised as Eco friendly and that the www.GambiaTouristSupport.com website was quoted for people to contact us.
SORRY that the site looks so neglected BUT we are actually busier than ever doing things out here in G...
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Last Post: Aug 1, 2011 10:21pm
by Francis GTS
by Francis GTS
GTS Potato Project. Why do we bother?????
GTS Potato project. Why do we bother???
The GTS potato project was started to try to help and encourage the Gambian people to start to take control of there own food production. This has become necessary because of the ever increasing cost of food is leaving alr...
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Last Post: Aug 1, 2011 9:49pm
by Francis GTS
by Francis GTS
Helping local albinos
Albinos suffer from (among other things!) vision defects and the bright sunlight of Gambia exasterbates the problem.
You can buy sunglasses for as little as 50 dalasis -- if you bargain hard!!!. So should you meet, or even walk past, an albino, give him a pair of...
Views: 768 Replies: 1
Last Post: Jun 12, 2011 10:51pm
by roger
by roger
departure tax
Charging a departure tax from November,
from the Gambia, wont do them any favours that one
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Last Post: May 16, 2011 9:40am
by BOOTNICKPETE
by BOOTNICKPETE
GTS potato project.
The GTS potato project that I started in The Gambia in March 2008 was severely hampered by the world wide recession. My intention of returning to the Gambia in October 2009 and spending six months working on it had to be abandoned.
I suppose the delay is fitting as...
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Last Post: Apr 30, 2011 6:40pm
by Francis
by Francis
Boats for sale!
Good day everybody.
I am a Gambian residing in Brikama, I have recently get in contact with a Boat distributor in Austria. The Boats is one passenger, an innovation a boat, which is a fitness equipment as well (when stepping, it runs..) and relax function with swin...
Views: 966 Replies: 16
Last Post: Apr 30, 2011 5:47pm
by Francis
by Francis
GTS Kololi 2011
Just an update and an apology to GTS followers who have seen nothing new on the website for a very long time.
GTS Kololi became a registered business in The Gambia in January 2010, once it was completed enough to offer 4 double en-suite rooms and a working Bar and...
Views: 1389 Replies: 4
Last Post: Mar 20, 2011 11:28pm
by Ricgrey
by Ricgrey
say a little prayer
my husband died on Saturday. Far far away from Home. if everything can be organised, I will bring him back home next week.
May he rest in peace!
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Last Post: Dec 20, 2010 11:32am
by ME
by ME
room for rent
i am offering a queensize master bedroom for rent
includes queensize bed, en-suite- bathroom, fan,
use of fridge and electric cooker,
house is owned by british couple and their young son.
total privacy and descretion is assured.
the house is based in a...
Views: 542 Replies: 2
Last Post: Nov 29, 2010 10:00pm
by Natalie
by Natalie
The quiet forum
The forum is very quiet have all the regulars stopped going back to the gambia like we have ?
Views: 708 Replies: 3
Last Post: Nov 26, 2010 12:34pm
by sunshine
by sunshine
Problem with BAYBA?
I've been using BAYBA for years to transfer money to The Gambia - very reliable and never any difficulty. They seem to have ceased trading - no replies to 'phone calls and my latest transfer has failed to arrive. Does any one know what's happening, please?
Tom
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Last Post: Oct 23, 2010 10:01am
by Tom Ireland
by Tom Ireland
Accomodation
I am looking for cheap accomodation for 10 days in November - preferably outside the main tourist areas - just want a basic double room with bathroom and kitchen. On a limited budget and quiet area preferred. Any suggestions?
Views: 622 Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 18, 2010 9:29pm
by Me
by Me
GTS advertising
I have been to Gambia several times and have many a JulBrew in the GTS Bar & Restaurant but didn't realise it was part of this organisation / charity. There is noting that I saw that advertised the fact that it is part of a support network helping Gambians. I am sure...
Views: 681 Replies: 3
Last Post: Aug 7, 2010 8:18pm
by Francis
by Francis
GTS membership and future
Prompted by Banta Ba user "Me" who asked how from Germany he could join GTS. The following may help.
In October 2010 my mother died leaving my father confused as to what he should now do after 50 years of very close marriage. In the first place he came out to Gam...
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Last Post: Aug 6, 2010 6:11pm
by Me
by Me
Free extra luggage allowance
hi all im really pleased got 20kgs free extra luggage allowance for my trip at xmas,
so can take more stuff for schools and a family we look after
thankyou Thomas Cook
we take stuff every year but usually absorb it ourselves, would have found it difficult this y...
Views: 680 Replies: 6
Last Post: Aug 4, 2010 9:15pm
by Me
by Me
visa = aparthied
i think that the visa system is just another form of aparthied that keep the rich..rich and keeps the the poor..even poorer.
why is it that that wen u r from a black country u need a visa 2 go anywhere but wen u r from a white country the world is ur oyster.
br...
Views: 759 Replies: 9
Last Post: Jul 10, 2010 12:04am
by sam
by sam
Reisgenoot gezocht
Beste,
eind augustus / begin september ga ik vanuit Belgie naar Gambia met de auto daarvoor zoek ik een reisgezel die minstens tot Dakar mee rijd of tot Banjul, het is gratis alleen moet je instaan voor je eigen onkosten voor overnachtingen en eten en drank
je ka...
Views: 678 Replies: 4
Last Post: Jun 28, 2010 8:37pm
by sunny
by sunny
june holiday
hi i have spotted a holiday to the gambia in june, would it be wise to take a holiday in gambia at this time of year,thanks.
Views: 466 Replies: 5
Last Post: Jun 27, 2010 12:03pm
by Bill Cullen
by Bill Cullen
renewing vows in gambia
hi ive been married 10 years in november and would like to renew my vows in gambia , a country me and my wife have visited on several occasion and we wont holiday anywhere else now we are both prodestant i have searched the internet for addresses but have not had any...
Views: 410 Replies: 1
Last Post: Jun 7, 2010 6:29pm
by Me
by Me
compound with house for only 600.000 dalasis!
for sale house with compound in Busumbala near YUNDUM.
THE HOUSE IS SOLD BECAUSE OF ENDING OF RELATIONSHIP
PLOTSIZE IS 28 X 33 METERS.
THE SPACIOUS HOUSE HAS A LIVINGROOM OF 35 SQUARE METERS, TWO BIG BEDROOMS, TWO BATHROOMS AND A KITCHEN. IT IS FITTED WITH DOORS A...
Views: 525 Replies: 2
Last Post: May 31, 2010 8:14pm
by roger sterk
by roger sterk
stay in europa
at the moment a stay in the netherlands.I prefair to stay in europe but my women tell me to go back to gambia cus my visa is almost expaired.
wat can i do,is there a place to stay or to hide.
thx momodou
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Last Post: May 26, 2010 7:45pm
by Ian
by Ian
Transport & Cash
Can anyone give me an idea of the price of a taxi fare to Badala Park Hotel, it'a a few years since we have been to The Gambia and I am out of touch. Also what is the maximum ammount of cash that can be drawn from the ATM in Kololi
Views: 437 Replies: 2
Last Post: May 26, 2010 3:45pm
by sunny
by sunny
superoffer vacation rental in may
due to a canccelation our beautifull cottage in brusubi is for rent from the 30th of april until the 16th of may
our house has staff and is set in a tropical garden with lots of fruits to eat. our staff will welcome you and clean the house daily, for more informatio...
Views: 429 Replies: 3
Last Post: May 21, 2010 10:37pm
by Ian
by Ian
where is everyone
helloo
where has everyone gone, do they know something i don't. where is Bill Chesters, he usually tells us about his trips to Gambia.
Are people still going on holiday there
Views: 447 Replies: 3
Last Post: Mar 13, 2010 6:07pm
by Me
by Me
Travel to Dakar
Hi - having visited The Gambia many times, I'm planning on visiting Dakar/Goree Island in Feb. Just wondered what the best way to travel is - there will be 4 of us, including Gambians and wondered if cheaper to rent a car or go by bush taxi, taking into consideratio...
Views: 435 Replies: 3
Last Post: Feb 5, 2010 5:45pm
by Me
by Me
Tuition costs
Hi, and Happy New Year to all!
We're sponsoring a 17 year old student in Bakau. Pretty good in most subjects except Maths. What would be a reasonable cost for a couple of hours tuition a week by a qualified maths teacher?
Appreciate any advice.
Thanks in advance,...
Views: 455 Replies: 0
Last Post: Jan 23, 2010 3:34pm
by Tom
by Tom
Cost of Car
Hi - I want to buy a decent car to use as a local taxi. Can anyone give me an idea of how much this will cost - and running costs. I did think about buying a lefthand drive car and shipping it out but think it will be more trouble than its worth.
Views: 629 Replies: 3
Last Post: Jan 8, 2010 7:23pm
by Katie
by Katie
Merry Chrismas
Wish all of you, wherever you are, a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Last Post: Dec 24, 2009 9:25am
by Me
by Me
POWDER PAINT -- CONTINUED
I meant UK schools could no longer use it.
And local Gambian schools might well welcome a chance to get their children to experience painting. But I advise turning it into acrylic first -- HOWEVER, you also need to give the children some means of protecting their...
Views: 476 Replies: 0
Last Post: Dec 18, 2009 10:42pm
by BrufutJo
by BrufutJo
Powder Paint
POWDER PAINT: it seems that some health and safety busy body has decided that powder paint is unsafe. Your local schools may thus hold stocks of the stuff which they are no longer allowed to use.... scrounge it, they may be glad to get rid of the stuff.
AH, but, it'...
Views: 475 Replies: 0
Last Post: Dec 18, 2009 10:05pm
by BrufutJo
by BrufutJo
Member Accommodation
Just to remind GTS & GETS Members that our Member Accommodation at Kololi is now complete and will officially open from January 1st 2010.
We have a small dip pool, an air conditioned library and a small hospitality unit with kitchen and bar.
Single accommodatio...
Views: 672 Replies: 3
Last Post: Dec 7, 2009 2:43pm
by ian
by ian
Medical care costs for native Gambians.
Hi;
I'm receiving a number of requests for assistance with medical expenses, the prices quoted for treatment of, say, malaria, varying widely! Does anyone here know the actual costs for adults and children who are suffering from this disease and other medical proble...
Views: 613 Replies: 7
Last Post: Dec 3, 2009 4:40pm
by Tom
by Tom
Rate of exchange
Should have touched down two weeks from now. Francis how many dalassi to the pound at the mo?
Views: 660 Replies: 4
Last Post: Nov 6, 2009 11:06am
by me
by me
Dead Links on GTS page
Hi Francis,
There are some dead links on the following GTS page that needs to be updated: http://www.gambiatouristsupport.com/Othersites.htm .
The following links are to be changed:
http://home3.inet.tele.dk/mcamara/ should be changed to http://www.gambia.dk...
Views: 618 Replies: 0
Last Post: Oct 25, 2009 2:10pm
by Momodou
by Momodou
Violence on increase?
We are coming to stay with some friends who have a house in Kololi and they tell me that the area has become much more unsafe than in past years. In fact, she was attacked in broad daylight and robbed last week on the way back from the beach. Of course, we always mak...
Views: 696 Replies: 1
Last Post: Oct 21, 2009 4:30pm
by Francis
by Francis
Midnight Curfew ??????
Has any one heard the roomers that the president is going to impose a midnight curfew in the Gambia?
If true how will this affect tourists? Even if it does not apply to tourists directly (which has not been clarified yet), if bar staff etc must be home by midnig...
Views: 764 Replies: 18
Last Post: Oct 19, 2009 9:04pm
by Francis
by Francis
ALIENS PASS & RESIDENT PERMIT
wonder if francis or anyone else can tell me the currant price of an alien pass/ & resident permit,
mine has run out i forgot what i payed last year for both.
have seen the news and i hear they is a new biometric system coming in but is...
Views: 755 Replies: 10
Last Post: Oct 18, 2009 4:53pm
by Tom
by Tom
coming soon
Hi Fran, sorry to read about your Mum, she sounds a very special lady and it would have been an honour to meet her. I hope that you and the family are well at this time.
Bakary and I coming to The Gambia on the 12th and will be staying until April, so I am very muc...
Views: 578 Replies: 0
Last Post: Oct 16, 2009 9:47am
by carolyn
by carolyn
Death of my Mother Avril Mary Bingham - 1.11.1923 - 10.10.2009 aged 84
After slightly over two weeks in hospital, my mother closed her eyes very peacefully at 11.10 last night, Saturday 10th of October & stopped breathing, she is in perfect rest & everlasting life.
All who know GTS well, will also probably know what an enormous suppo...
Views: 688 Replies: 6
Last Post: Oct 13, 2009 9:58pm
by Francis
by Francis
super offer to stay in Gambia
our house is empty the first two weeks of october
we have a young staff and would like them to be bussy.that,s why we have decided to auction this two weeks. we start already at one pound! please look here for more details and join the auction http://cgi.ebay.c...
Views: 682 Replies: 0
Last Post: Sep 28, 2009 10:56pm
by roger sterk
by roger sterk
Gambia Experience
The gambia experience has really gone OTT with their prices, Thomas Cook are several hundreds cheaper for the same holiday / hotel
Views: 759 Replies: 5
Last Post: Sep 10, 2009 8:39pm
by ME
by ME
holidays in the Gambia
going to the Gambia again at christmas, what a wonderful place to spend the holiday,
cant think of anywhere id rather be, just wish it was next week
Views: 710 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 5, 2009 4:31pm
by Simon Jones
by Simon Jones
Is surgery possible in The Gambia?
Has anyone found a clinic/hospital capable of performing major surgery safely, please? We have a student who urgently needs surgery in order to save his leg. There's sadly no way we can afford to bring him to the UK for the operation. Help/advice welcome. The RV Hosp...
Views: 693 Replies: 6
Last Post: Aug 30, 2009 1:48pm
by Tom
by Tom
Statistics?
Hi;
Anybody got information about inflation rates, price of rice, exchange rates, please? Any tourists/visitors out there - what is the state of the tourist trade this year?
Thanks in advance. It really is time I got well enough to go and see for myself!
Tom.
Views: 688 Replies: 6
Last Post: Aug 26, 2009 9:56am
by Tom
by Tom
change to format
How come the lay out or format keeps changing?
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Last Post: Aug 21, 2009 6:02pm
by RS
by RS
Forum Update Once again ADVERT & POPUP Free
GTS has always tried to remain an ADVERT FREE zone
Lats year I failed to renew my Banta Ba forum with Bravenet and hence the popup's and adverts which I personally hate and which a number of posters commented on during the year.
So back to an advert free FORUM
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Last Post: Aug 11, 2009 6:45pm
by ME
by ME
Not going
We have decided not to go to The Gambia this year, the reason is the stupid prices that are being charged.We had booked 2 weeks from the 28th dec but could not justify the moneyto go to a third world country.We love The Gambia but think that the travel companys need...
Views: 694 Replies: 7
Last Post: Aug 8, 2009 11:16pm
by Francis
by Francis
GTS and GETSuk ARE both very much Alive & Active
To all of those who use the GTS Banta Ba forum and the GTS and GETSuk web sites - I would like to say that we are very much alive and working hard at all the projects we run in Gambia.
The Members Accommodation & Facilities for Members in Kololi has taken us almos...
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Last Post: Aug 3, 2009 3:42pm
by Francis
by Francis
So sad
Could anybody please tell me what has gone wrong with this site,no one seems to put any posts on any more,ifind it a bit sad.There are still people looking at the very few posts that there is but not making any comments.Even the people that run the site dont seem tob...
Views: 581 Replies: 0
Last Post: Aug 2, 2009 12:07pm
by norman
by norman
Gambia protest in London
Listen to the other side of the beautiful smiling coast:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/2009/07/090721_gambiaprotest.shtml
Views: 734 Replies: 4
Last Post: Jul 28, 2009 12:58pm
by Tom
by Tom
old format
Really happy to see we are back to the old format. Just a pity that nobody has anything to say anymore. Has anybody been to the Gambia recently?
Views: 579 Replies: 3
Last Post: Jul 24, 2009 5:56pm
by peter
by peter
Return from the Gambia
My suitcase is unpacked, everything washed and hanging outside on the line to dry. Thank God I came back to lovely warm sunny weather. How was it over there? Great, no need to have worried. I don't know why some people seem to be so unlucky. Never in my 10 years of g...
Views: 729 Replies: 4
Last Post: Jul 4, 2009 10:19pm
by RS to Rosie
by RS to Rosie
wish I wasn't going
On Friday I am off on an umpteenth holiday to The Gambia. For once I am totally organised and my bags are packed already. I wanted to enjoy the next few days just looking forward to the visit. In fact I had so much time on my hands that I had a look at "The Bantaba i...
Views: 763 Replies: 4
Last Post: Jun 9, 2009 11:53pm
by del
by del
Help wanted - will pay lots
I need help obtaining birth record information from banjul can anyone help? Im based in the UK and will pay lots if the information can be obtained quickly. Please contact me if you can help.
Regards Sandra
Views: 633 Replies: 1
Last Post: Jun 9, 2009 10:01am
by Del
by Del
mmm!!!!!
Checked the Bantaba this morning and, wow, after a month of nothing, there was a posting. Thank God there is still life out there yet. Actually, no there isn't. All this individual could muster was : "mmm" under the thread of "Teaching English". Well, thanks for noth...
Views: 679 Replies: 1
Last Post: May 18, 2009 12:22am
by ME
by ME
Teaching English
I seem to remember a small ad. in Timbooktoo giving details of a scheme to teach English to villagers. It seemed to suggest that the scheme was arranged so that anybody with a grasp of the language could, with support, teach anybody else. Stupidly I didn't make a not...
Views: 774 Replies: 3
Last Post: May 12, 2009 6:55pm
by kl
by kl
New layout
Sure there must be a good reason for the change, my immediate thought is that I don't like it. Maybe I will get used to it in time. Hated the change on the Bantaba in Cyberspace and never did get used to it and hence don't bother with it.
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Last Post: Apr 8, 2009 10:37pm
by Jackie
by Jackie
Steped of the plane this morning from Sunny Gambia to be greeted with RAIN!!!!!
Had a fabby time in Gambia. Lovely weather. Loved meeting everyone at GTS -Helen, Francis and Adam- nice to put faces to names. Had lovely meals there and Marley loved building a railway for Gambia using the Jenga blocks lol
I dont mind the new layout of the forum...
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Last Post: Apr 8, 2009 6:50pm
by brian
by brian
so quiet
hi everybody or anybody(as the case may be)could anyone please tell me why it has gone so quiet on this forum has everyone gone to live in The Gambia,or am i doing something wrong on the computer and missing something,cheers.BRIAN.
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Last Post: Mar 30, 2009 9:38pm
by roger
by roger
Baks, formaly Kooli Beach Club
Searching for a dear friend Baks formally of Kooli beach Club.I understand it's a common name however his role at this (timeshare )hotel was unique.Running out of options on how to contact him.Any help would be great, just a friend.Friend of Sil of Faraja hotel
Rega...
Views: 677 Replies: 0
Last Post: Mar 28, 2009 1:45am
by maria
by maria
holidayvilla for rent 400 euro per month
for the summervacations we still have free weeks available , please check out our site at www.gambiaholidayhome.centerall.com .
our house is fully furnished we have 24 hours security and daily cleaning, in our garden full with rare tropical flowers and a big variety...
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Last Post: Mar 17, 2009 9:38pm
by roger sterk
by roger sterk
any spouse thats gone for the next visa
Hi,
2 years is coming fast and the visa will expire.
who's been there and what do i expect?
I am not sure on what the next process requires.
I have looked what the government say but has anyone been there.
I am in UK
Djery Djeff.
Views: 941 Replies: 1
Last Post: Mar 12, 2009 5:34pm
by Dot
by Dot
Trying to find name of rooms for rent
Not sure if anyone can help. I am trying to find contact details for rooms to rent along the Badala Highway and need to try and explain where they are.
They are above a supermarket between Kuto and Kololi, there is also a restaurant next door to the supermarket bu...
Views: 801 Replies: 5
Last Post: Mar 10, 2009 11:49pm
by ISMB
by ISMB
attempt at a blog
trying to start a blog re all things african that have taken over my life the alst 20 years or so. have look, comment , criticise, add, whatever.
love to hear others' contributions from their african travels
http://theloveofafrica.blogspot.com/?zx=f8b0a0c3317b5131
Views: 784 Replies: 0
Last Post: Mar 9, 2009 5:14pm
by eli
by eli
marriage
this week i will have been married to my Gambian husband for 1 year
things are really good
he is very hard working,he has 2 jobs
he is loving and kind,and very good company
my family love him to bits
he has made lots of friends,and joins in with most t...
Views: 1040 Replies: 7
Last Post: Mar 4, 2009 7:39pm
by mark
by mark
Six Houses
Hi does anyone know if Six Houses is still available for rent, I have emailed the lady who was running it though no reply yet.
Also how about a place called San Francisco near Kuto I believe, has anyone ever stayed there.
Am looking for a decent place to stay in Ap...
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Last Post: Mar 4, 2009 9:36am
by Single traveller
by Single traveller
back home
Just got back and thought I would give you my review.
We had a week at The Mansea. The hotel is as it always is although they have started to refurb the rooms. As we only use the rooms for sleeping in, we weren't bothered and had one of the rooms in F Block, down...
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Last Post: Feb 22, 2009 4:58pm
by Bill Chesters
by Bill Chesters
Travel Insurance
Hi; I'm having major problems finding annual multi-trip travel insurance. Problem - I'm old (73) and have medical problems (very mild angina). After exhaustive trawling through websites, being rejected by many companies and offers at extortionate prices I'm starting...
Views: 868 Replies: 5
Last Post: Feb 16, 2009 5:02pm
by Marie
by Marie
the dalasi
hi
i was informed by my bro-in-law today that the dalasi is d34 - £1.
is this true?
is there any western uynion branches doing a better rate out there?
i was there in the end of december and i got d39.50 - £1.
i appreciate any replys.
than...
Views: 806 Replies: 5
Last Post: Feb 9, 2009 2:56pm
by Lou
by Lou
Therapy for a stummerer
hello, my litttle stepson in The Gambia is seemingly a stummerer. Whether there are other problems also is unknown because we don't know any place where we can have a clear diagnosis. Does anybody here have a plan where we can help this boy? He is 7 years old.
Thx...
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Last Post: Feb 7, 2009 11:41am
by ME
by ME
At last
Well everyone, its arrived at last. We are off tomorrow from Manchester for a week at The Mansea.
I will give an honest appraisal when I get back and let you know of any changes, good or bad!
BIll
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Last Post: Jan 30, 2009 1:52pm
by Bill Chesters
by Bill Chesters
Is anyone going to Gambia soon?
Hi All,
I just wondered if anyone is visiting The Gambia soon and would be prepared to take a Blood Glucose Monitor to my seriously ill diabetic mother-in-law please? She has been told she needs 1 to check her sugar levels by her doctor but they are expensive and no...
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Last Post: Jan 30, 2009 12:33pm
by Julia
by Julia
