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Perspiration Problems

Sweating is inevitable while in The Gambia and therefore using an antiperspirant is basically useless. Instead, try using a deodorant. The best option is to use an all natural mineral salts rock deodorant which is very effective in eliminating odour...

By cocopica.

Toilet Trouble

Keep tissue paper and travel wipes on you at all times. Although some public toilets will have toilet paper/roll, many will not or have simply run out. Also, as power and thus water outages occur quite often, its always a good idea to keep some moist...

By cocopica.

Water Wonder

Pack iodine in your first aid kit, this can not only be used as an effective disinfectant but also as an effective sanitizer of drinking water (3 drops per litre, let stand for 30 minutes).

By cocopica.

Stomach Saver

Eat plenty of yogurt for several weeks or so before you begin your travels. This will give your stomach a good dose of healthy bacteria needed to fight off all the new bacteria your body will be exposed to when in a new environment and eating new...

By cocopica.

For anywhere in the world you go

ALWAYS PACK cheap handmade gifts like key chains, trinkets, scarves, typical of your country, to give away to strangers in another! I once took Bollywood music in cassettes and it worked like currency with goodwill attached - got me special entry into...

By PicTales.

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