It is hard to imagine that we are now on day three of our journey in Senegal. Yesterday for dinner, we met our host families from Thies and spent the evening sharing our stories, learning each other’s names and trying new foods. Many of us......Read More
Hello friends and family of participants on the Senegal: Music & Mysticism program! We wanted to let you know that our very small group consisting of three curious travelers arrived in Senegal yesterday and have embarked upon their first full......Read More
Dear Travelers ~ Allegra, Erlene & Nalini ~ We’ve been enjoying your thoughtful Yak Yak reflections as well as your important logistical questions. Each time we hear from you, the excitement builds for your upcoming journey. The other......Read More
Hola Compañeros! Congratulations on being a part of a diverse community of travelers, educators, seekers, and cultural ambassadors! Wherever these days of winter in the Northern Hemisphere finds you right now, I hope you’re staying inspired and......Read More
Hello! Looking for comments/suggestions on the yellow fever vaccine. I’m scheduled to get it on Monday (although you’re supposed to get it one month in advance of a trip) its sort of recommended by CDC but then most travel sites say its not......Read More
My fellow travellers and Yak Board readers I am packing my bags and realized the only space I have for my clothes is my carry on. My young adult packed 2 bags for his friends and family he met last Fall. I am happy he wanted to give back in a tiny......Read More
Hi there, We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Senegal in just a few days! We’re sure you’re busy wrapping up your work, preparing for the program, and packing! We would like to share a few points based on common questions received......Read More
You may wish to check out some of the latest current events in Senegal as you pack your bags for West Africa. One of the country’s top news sites is: seneweb.com. We’ve also linked to some recent articles in English below in the......Read More
It has been great to see your introductions and responses to the posts on the Yak board. We look forward to taking these conversations further during the course. As you are preparing to travel in the coming days, we would like to post a few thoughts......Read More
Hello Senegal: Music & Mysticism participants! We are eagerly awaiting the start of your program. As you pack your bags we wanted to send a note regarding self standing mosquito nets. A lot of participants really enjoy having these in Senegal as......Read More
Hi Everybody! Many of you have asked questions about bringing gifts for homestay families, what gifts are appropriate, and how many might be needed. We’ve “present“-ed some more details below— please feel free to email us with......Read More
Hello everyone. Apologies for chiming in so late! I am looking forward to meeting all of you that will be on this wonderful journey. Ive always wanted to visit Senegal and ever since my daughter did this Dragons program, my interest has increased......Read More
On Jaaraama! (Both “thank you” and “hello” in my native language of Pulaar) I am Samba Sow, one of your course instructors for this coming Adult Program in Senegal. I am Senegalese and I was born in a small village, Temento Samba, in the......Read More
Salaam aleekum, My name is Erlene I live in Brooklyn New York. I am inspired to visit Senegal when my young adult returned from Senegal. Forgive me if I got it wrong I googled hello in Woolof....Read More
