Daily Life Tips

Sending & Receiving Packages in Dakar

By: Farah Harajli If you’re planning a move to Senegal — or anywhere abroad — one of the best things you can do is evaluate what home...

Caring for Your Pet in Senegal

Our pets are part of the family. Leaving them at home when we are preparing for a long-term mission abroad, is often not an option! But...

Renting or Buying Cars in Senegal

There are two main concerns when renting a car in Senegal – cost, and security. We’ll explain both, and why it you shouldn’t skimp on...

Living in a Cash-Based Society

1. Types of Money (CFA) used in Senegal As you may or may not know, Senegal is part of what's known as the BCEAO (Banque Centrale des...

5 Steps to Eating a Group Meal in Senegal

So your Senegalese co-worker that you've been friendly with over the past few weeks, invites you over for lunch to her home. You find the...

5 Ways to Negotiate with Taximen

Using taxis in Dakar is a huge challenge - especially if you're used to Uber, or something like it. With no charging meter or official...