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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.

Travel vaccinations

Before travelling, the first visit to a medical centre should ideally be no later than 2 months prior to departure as some vaccines only become effective following a pre-longed course regime. Although the medical staff will keep records, ask for an...

By DavidCawley.

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