Overwhelming 24 Hours in Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳

Welcome to Dakar, Senegal's capital city! When I told friends and family I planned to visit Senegal they all told me I was crazy and that West Africa isn't safe. I decided to find out for myself...
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[@fanfan2latc]

As a Senegalese person I ought to say a massive thank you for this documentary. You really capture the spirit of my country, its people and our culture. I am so grateful!!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I am so delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Senegal is an incrediblr country, made particularly special by just how welcoming the people are ❤️

[@amadujalloh5272]

​@@EllaMcKendrick you really amazing!

[@nabilalagmiri5593]

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[@adnan7224120]

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[@adnan7224120]

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[@callmeawa]

As a Senegalese I have enjoyed every single part of this video You did an amazing job and I love the fact that you spoke about the pro and cons 💜

[@EllaMcKendrick]

That's absolutely fantastic to hear. I really wanted to let people follow me along and see the whole experience so I'm glad you appreciated it. Senegal is a gorgeous country - I thoroughly enjoyed me visit!

[@lawsonhellu4718]

Thank you so much for this video. Hoping that more and more people will watch this cuz as a Senegalese im tired of educating people that think Africa has barely nothing like no history no food nothing. You just proved them wrong in 24 minutes that's why i can't thank you enough. Hope you visit more countries in Africa and in the world so that we can learn more love you! :)))

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much for your comment! I am so thrilled that you enjoyed it and that I did Dakar and Senegal justice with my filming! Africa is honestly my favourite continent - the history and culture is so rich and the food... oh wow 🤤 I can't wait to share more of my travels round Africa 🌍

[@ahmedzuq4273]

توبوا الى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس Repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the souls and hearts.,,,,

[@douligueye4344]

I am a Senegalese living in the United States. I miss my country so much, I love your content !!! Keep up the good work. Thank you for showing the world that side of Africa they deserve to see as well.

[@MishaElRusito]

Dakar is probably one of the most modern and beautiful cities I've seen in Africa. I've seen many youtubers travel to Nairobi, Kigali, Johannesburg, Addis Abeba, Dar Essalam, Accra, Lagos etc and they all look kinda dirty and chaotic. Dakar in fact reminds me of the city of Salvador in Brazil that i've visited. But Dakar feels safer whereas in Salvador you have to be on your toes.

[@wakaikozy6084]

They went to the outskirts and lower the end of the city. I'd urge you to visit each of those cities and you will see.

[@abiolaakesode]

Everywhere in the world has dirty and chaotic places. You can’t judge a whole country through the lens of other ppl.

[@amadujalloh5272]

Kigali is clcleanest city!

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Kigali is in no way dirty or particularly chaotic. It is extremely clean. The others maybe have dirty areas.

[@nabilalagmiri5593]

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[@Lotus_LoveHER]

The sand art is absolutely amazing!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Have to agree! I love the painting I purchased ❤️

[@ndiorlouise]

As a senegalese, thank you for showing our beautiful country.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much for watching - I am so happy you enjoyed 😁

[@Themaddprof]

I spent 12 days in Dakar and Banjul last month. We were in many of the same places and many of your experiences mirrored mine in Goree Island, except for my being a Black American gave it a different dimension. We ate at the same restaurant also.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

That's so cool that you went to the same places, including the restaurant! Yes, I bet you really did get a different dimension. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts! Did you have a preference between Dakar and Banjul?

[@Themaddprof]

@@EllaMcKendrick I liked Dakar as a city, but I thought the people of Banjul (and Gambia in general) were more friendly and laid back.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

@@Themaddprof Thanks for your response - that's really interesting to know!

[@Themaddprof]

@@EllaMcKendrick when you go to Dakar again, stop by the University of Dakar and Ali Baba's restaurant also.

[@mlc8775]

@@Themaddprof what hotel or lodging did you stay at?

[@barbararogersministries3531]

thank you so much for the history that you’re showing and your video. It’s very important that people don’t get caught up in what they see on TV or hear in some of these countries. But , to study and go out to visit and learn for yourself about the history, the people in many of these countries. This is a great video and I thank you so much for your time and effort that you put into it. It’s very informative.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I completely agree with you. I'm glad you can see the time I put into the video and you found it valuable - it really means a lot to me 😄

[@snsnsnsss]

Senegal was such a special holiday for me, thank for bringing back all the memories 💚 P.S. had the exact same experience at Goree being pursued by all the local sellers, even in the ferry 😂 wonderful people nonetheless!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for sharing your experience and I'm glad I could bring back those happy memories for you. Senegal is a fantastic country and like you say the people are amazing 😊

[@ahmedzuq4273]

توبوا الى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس Repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the souls and hearts.,,,,

[@ahmedzuq4273]

@@EllaMcKendrick توبوا الى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس Repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the souls and hearts.,,,,

[@becayebalde3820]

As a half Senegalese and half Guinean, I wish the medias were more like you i.e not wasting time showing only the bad Thank you for showing a beautiful party of my country’s history

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I'm so glad you enjoyed watching. I also wish the same of the media

[@RobsQuest]

Amazing! Very well edited - quality is as always so good! And the video is packed with so much useful information! You did a great job and it could be that I this is my new favourite video on your channel! 😄 I do pay also more to help the local businesses - I don’t need to haggle for 2€ - it means a lot to them but is just a small amount for me. Such a sad history about the island, can’t imagine how it was back then. Horrible. I can’t wait to see the next episode!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you, Rob! Your comment really made me smile 😁 It certainly took a long time to put this video together! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who doesn't barter hard. Travel guide books and blogs are always telling me to haggle haggle haggle but bartering too much, especially in circumstances like this, just feels wrong to me. Good quality clothes here in Europe are so much more expensive and I'm really happy with my scarf 😊

[@mansourdiagne8174]

Ella, I believe you are a good person, very open minded. Greetings from Japan 🇸🇳🇯🇵

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much!

[@mansourdiagne8174]

@@EllaMcKendrick you are most welcome 🙏🏿

[@papadiallo2415]

Dakar is beautiful i love my town❤🇸🇳

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Have to agree - Dakar is so beautiful! Thanks so much for watching 😁

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Want to plan your own trip to Senegal? You can request a free quote from Mika, the guide who I used to organise my Senegal trip, here: adventuresbyella.com/quote/ 👈 Want to see more of Senegal? Check out my video on meeting the chief of a remote Senegalese village 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHPde6qmqK-ffJY

[@KannyFall]

Senegal is so beautiful my dad is from Senegal. My mom is from Gambia so we can go to senegal almost every summer. It is so much fun I love it . And I miss it much.

[@mrdodo6136]

You deserve much more subscribers, your videos are just amazing ❤. I'm from senegal and I live in Barcelona (spain ).

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. Enjoy Barcelona - Barcelona is a beautiful city as well!

[@dembasamb6351]

Your vidéo is very nice. I ‘am senegalese since marocco. I’am very happy thing you very much welcom to senegal 👍

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much! 🤗 I'm excited to share more of my experience in Senegal 🇸🇳 Senegal is such a wonderful country!

[@sheisveryfamous]

What a brilliant documentary. This should be on the BBC! (

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Wow, thank you so much! That means a lot to me 😁

[@teeteethomas24]

i got chills while she was on the island

[@VisionVibesNew]

Flying to Senegal's DAKAR next week from india for some business work. Really excited for the visit, thanks for the great VLog on the City. Its really helped me to have excitement to fly for DAKAR.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I'm so glad you found the video useful. Have a fantastic trip!

[@VisionVibesNew]

@@EllaMcKendrick 🩷

[@mrswan667]

How was or is it ?

[@misstownes]

I love seeing the random cats 🐈 ❤

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Me too! Seeing them filled me with joy ❤️

[@Cranberries4Crows]

We have a lot of them! When I was visiting Goree a random one jumped into my lap. Cant say I was complaining, although that is very un-Sengalese of me to say lol!

[@bighand1530]

Same

[@FizzyGravy]

Amazing video. Am visiting Dakar next week solo travelling and I am beyond excited.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you! I hope you have an amazing time on your adventure!

[@rumyverma9753]

It's a very beautiful city. I am visiting this place for third time. Food is great. Sea beaches are heaven on earth. Lacrose is very beautiful. We did Scuba Diving and surfing also in Ngor. All in all wonderful experience.

[@mlc8775]

Where do you usually stay? And how do you get a hotel?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! What is the scuba diving like here?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

@MLC In case Rumy doesn't reply I'll give a response - I stayed at Hôtel du Plateau, Dakar. You can book through Booking.com. This is the one here: www.booking.com/hotel/sn/ha-tel-du-plateau.en-gb.html?aid=7944513&sid=c3eab0e9e1210e5a1c0a14dbdb4c1dc9&all_sr_blocks=49963929_246820856_2_2_0;checkin=2022-09-12;checkout=2022-09-14;dest_id=-2266494;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=49963929_246820856_2_2_0;hpos=1;matching_block_id=49963929_246820856_2_2_0;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=49963929_246820856_2_2_0__8000000;srepoch=1659273843;srpvid=41965e3996be01ae;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl

[@rumyverma9753]

@@EllaMcKendrick wonderful go to Ingor

[@rumyverma9753]

@@mlc8775 We stay in Yoff, there's plenty of hotels there!

[@amandaandrushko6499]

So Beautiful, learning about other cultures.. love this! ❤️ Very sad about the past enslavement though.. 😞 Learning is so very important.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching! Yes, it's very sad

[@danni88788]

till today i am still here in Dakar ... and i am personally impressed with the people here. they're friendly with us as a foreigner... (Thanks for the Video you're created)

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I had a very similar experience. Everyone was so friendly! Thanks for watching 😁

[@danni88788]

@@EllaMcKendrick you're welcome, i hope someday you'll visit my country (INDONESIA) there are a lot of nice place to visit. Thanks

[@EllaMcKendrick]

@@danni88788 I would love to visit Indonesia at some point!

[@mizzobjectiveone3819]

Thank you much for the great cinematography and commentary on Senegal. My great great(5 gen) was one of the 20 million taken from Senegal. Her name was Aisha and she was from upper Casamance. I always appreciate being able to see how it looks, because I plan on going there within the next year or two.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your great great's story ❤️

[@abdourahmandiallo6248]

good city senegal one love Africa Im from senegal Im live to Italia 👌🥰 Merci beaucoup Jolie

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Dakar is an amazing city! Thanks so much for watching! 😁 Which part of Senegal are you from?

[@MindlessVIRUS143]

The sand artist is a cutie!

[@Daara92]

Beautiful documentary, thanks for the masterpiece

[@EllaMcKendrick]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😁

[@franciscorodriguez9714]

Planning a trip for later this year and I think you have convinced me to visit Dakar. Very well done video.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you! I'm sure you'll have an awesome time. Are you going to visit other parts of Senegal as well or stick to Dakar? 😁

[@franciscorodriguez9714]

@@EllaMcKendrick I'm gonna try to hit Dakar, and then go to Nairobi, then scoot on to Italy and, perhaps, Scotland. I have three weeks or so of vacation to play with. But it is far past time for me to visit sub-Saharan Africa.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

@@franciscorodriguez9714 That sounds like an awesome trip. Hope you have a great time!

[@Cuauhtemoc3]

Thanks for the video. Did a Ancestry test and I found out I have roots in Senegal 🇸🇳

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching! That's so interesting. I love when ancestry tests find out information like this that you didn't previously know!

[@GlobetrottingGraeme]

I have lived and worked in Dakar for the last three years. I spend a month at home, then a month in Dakar. I visited Goree in early 2021 when, due to covid, there were zero tourists. Yeah, I can remember the street sellers and with being the only two tourists there, you can imagine we attracted a bit of attention. It all adds to the adventure though 😀 Senegalese are great and many of them have tough lives, living on very little, but they still maintain a great attitude to life. Coming from Scotland, I do like the 9 months of zero rain as well 🌞

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Ah, it must be nice to live somewhere with not much rain. I'm hounded by it here in England!

[@GlobetrottingGraeme]

@@EllaMcKendrick Yeah, don’t you just love UK weather 😀 I’m just about to start creating for my KZbin channel and enjoyed your video style. Very friendly and honest approach 👍

[@truthseeker9688]

So enjoyed the documentary...brings back good memories from our visit!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😁

[@mehrygoround]

i am in love with your vlogs! I am from India but my partner is from Senegal and we are planning to visit Dakar next year. so these vlogs are really helpful.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I'm so glad you have found my videos helpful. Have an amazing trip to Dakar!

[@nabilalagmiri5593]

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[@safiatujalloh4102]

One of the best vlogs I have ever watched! Loved it.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much! Your comment really means a lot to me 😄

[@BittersweetMayhem]

I love your style. It is like an anthony bourdain show. Lots of detail and enjoyment

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much for your compliments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed my video 😁

[@ahmedzuq4273]

توبوا الى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس Repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the souls and hearts.,,,,

[@mutangr9624]

I'm here and so far local is friendly and not dangerous for amigo. Women is amazing

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Have an amazing trip!

[@WelcomeToTheBackLogs]

I've been watching footage of West Africa to see if the fauna is similar to that of the Eastern/South Eastern coast of the United States based on the maps of Pangaea and I must say there are definitely some similarities and the produce in the market all thrives here as well. Interesting stuff.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

That certainly is interesting! Thank you very much for sharing 😁

[@chronogtt]

this country is very nice and ur so beautiful imma in love 😭❤️

[@johnnyb8399]

I wish i can buy some of this artwork these people can make a lot of money sell they artwork online 👍🏿👍🏿

[@liltafiskobadji3194]

Thanks for doing this nice video for my county Senegal....🇸🇳♥️🌷

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching. I really enjoyed visiting and putting this video together 🤗 Senegal is a wonderful country

[@layelumumbadiouf7441]

Baay Dam mooma ray✌️sénégalais vrai guerrier la. Jajeuf gars yi anglais bi léer na nagneuh❤️❤️❤️

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Merci d'avoir regardé!

[@negativenergy7181]

Love Dakar Everyone Happy There

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Yes! Dakar is an amazing city 😊

[@ahmedzuq4273]

توبوا الى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس Repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the souls and hearts.,,,,

[@kendrabragdon6236]

Thank you for sharing this awesome video! I’m planning on traveling there solo from America and it would be my first time. My boyfriend lives there 😊 would you say it is a safe country for solo travelers?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Sounds like an amazing trip! I personally felt safe when I was in Senegal and found everyone extremely welcoming and friendly.

[@orbit-it2496]

Wonderful video, Welcome to Senegal Ella, have a nice visit 🤗🤗🤗

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I'm so pleased you enjoyed it and thank you very much for your lovely welcome! I am very excited to share what else I did in Senegal. I visited M'bour, Sine Saloum, Casamance and more amazing places 🤗

[@orbit-it2496]

@@EllaMcKendrick It's a pleasure, thank you for highlighting the "Senegal Destination" concept, I hope you had an excellent stay in the country of Teranga. Did you visited The pink lake and the monument of the African renaissance?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I certainly witnessed a lot of 'Teranga'. That's a big part of my next video that I'm working on actually. Everyone is so incredibly friendly and welcoming! I didn't actually visit the pink lake or monument of the African renaissance. My time in Dakar was short and there is so much to see!

[@JeffZuccMusk]

Going to Dakar in 3 weeks!! ❤

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Exciting! I hope you have an amazing time!

[@Angus.Healey]

Wow this place looks great

[@EllaMcKendrick]

It's definitely worth visiting!

[@timj4210]

Going to Senegal next july. Cant wait. At what time where you in Dakar? How is the weather?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

So excited for you! I was in Dakar in March. It was lovely and warm but not too hot 😁

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

Wow, the baked goods look so amazing! In the U.S., the bread and pastries are not very good. Local markets are always adventures all on their own. The sights and sounds and don't forget the smells. I think you got a great deal on the local goods. I try not to haggle at very poor countries when the money is going directly to the local person who really needs the money. When April and I were in Guatemala, I did not really haggle unless someone was trying to take advantage of us. Then we usually bought the goods from a different vendor anyway. That is so sad about the 20,000,000 slaves. People are so cruel. The sand art is very cool. April would love to try the donuts. Your guide was so knowledgeable. It is so sad that there is so much trash on the beach that will wash into the ocean. How was the wrap?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Yes, I really love local markets - they're overwhelming (I get sensory overload quite easily) but mesmerising! That makes me feel better to hear that you also don't haggle. Guides online are always like "haggle! Never pay over the odds" but the one time I actually tried to barter hard (it was in Sri Lanka), I felt so awful about it. Unfortunately, there's like no infrastructure in place for waste disposal so people have limited options on what to do with it which is really sad. However, in this instance I believe it's the visitors who leave trash on the island which is really irritating. The wrap was delicious!

[@ijn1216]

Where did you go in US there are 50 states? US has places that have excellent pastry. I would love to visit Senegal thought

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

That is sad indeed. Glad to hear about the wrap!

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

@@ijn1216 There are places here in America, yes. But they can be more pricey sometimes and they can have more preservatives or processed ingredients in them...

[@MNATEEMEDIA]

I have been to bunce island in Sierra Leone and related very much to your experience. So powerful, and interesting of an experience but a story and history nonetheless we must keep alive Love your work

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Sierra Leone is a country I would love to explore. Are there any parts of the country in particular that you'd recommend?

[@MNATEEMEDIA]

@@EllaMcKendrick Freetown, Kenema, Bo, Makeni, Kabala (all of the major cities because they are all so different), but as I assume you experienced yourself immersing yourself in the village culture and life is unlike any other experience If you ever plan to go to Salone, don’t hesitate to reach out, I can get you connected with people who I trust and will show you Salone

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for the recommendations! That sounds awesome. I really hope to visit in the next year! It looks like such a gorgeous country ❤️

[@erickgrillon]

Great video. Thank you. Only issue is the speed, I couldn’t understand the guy who was showing you the cells. I know it’s supposed to be a modern technique to cut spaces and silences but reflecting between conversations is also important.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

This is a fair point! Watching this video back a year after I made it and I do agree with you. My more recent videos are slightly slower. Thanks very much for your feedback!

[@puryadielbi6676]

Aku melihat vlog mu sampai habis. Aku orang indonesia. Senang sekali bisa mengenal senegal di vlogmu 😊

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@lilia.shahinez]

Thank you for this amazing video !

[@EllaMcKendrick]

And thank you very much for watching!

[@Eli-tq8fj]

All these streets remind me of my childhood!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Amazing! Did you grow up in Dakar?

[@Eli-tq8fj]

@@EllaMcKendrick yes! My first 19 years were spent in Dakar, and other regions of Senegal.

[@binete1094]

@@Eli-tq8fj me too😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ciscosebanes]

Senegal is so interesting. Have a Senegalese friend who is super nice and funny. Wanna go there to surf with the turtles and watch Dakkar rallye.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

That's so cool. Hope you make it to Senegal - it's a lovely place :)

[@stillfab]

My comment is kind of late 'cause i just run into this video. I M GLAD you went and visit Senegal 🇸🇳 defying the odds and Showing the People that was telling u NOT to go, the Reality of Senegal. As USUAL EUROPEANS (may be some) will ALWAYS see Africa as a DANGEROUS place knowing that the Dangerous people are the EUROPEANS. All the mess THEY created in Africa still discouraging people Not to go visit. I M just Glad you did and Dicover the Truth about Senegal. African people are VERY WELCOMING, Very POLITE , CONSIDERATE and FRIENDLY etc... Thank you for visiting Senegal and keep on going discovering more countries in Africa. You won't regret it. Best of luck.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I'm really happy you enjoyed the video. You're so correct. It frustrates me just how much people still scaremonger without knowing any facts and certainly without having ever been themselves! The people of Senegal are some of the kindest I have ever met!

[@Manmeetsingh-ub4fe]

Amazing I like painting & art of Senegal people Slavery jail is dangerous I like your breakfast pizza & your mask 😷 Have a good journey 👍

[@EllaMcKendrick]

The paintings are really gorgeous! I would have purchased more had I not had a suitcase weight limit for flying 😅

[@Manmeetsingh-ub4fe]

@@EllaMcKendrick you should give them your address for courier

[@EllaMcKendrick]

That is true! Definitely something to consider for future trips as many countries do have larger items which are gorgeous, like rugs in Morocco.

[@chuchetuti]

I come from Vietnam ❤ spread love to everyone ❤

[@lucifer796]

i have to honestly say that it's unbelievable that you have only 8k subs, since you actually make quality content, usually people who have same amount of subs like you actually do boring stuff and film not so professionally

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much for your kind words! They truly mean a lot to me 😁

[@keepcreationprocess]

​@@EllaMcKendrickElla, I love you and your work as a female.....

[@rosejohnson2807]

Thanks!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so, so much! ❤️ I'm really glad that you enjoyed my video!

[@amydiakhate2315]

Senegal is not dangerous and unstable it’s a happy place 🎉

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Agreed 😁

[@khoudiaguisse4998]

Very nice thanks 🙏. Please next time visit casamance the South of Sénégal in the border of Gambia. That's my favorite place

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much! I actually did visit Casamance as well and agree it's a beautiful place. I have a video on Casamance here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDTe3awpbyXbpI

[@maimounandiaye-le1tu]

Vous avez vraiment de la chance de pouvoir voyager partout en Afrique sans problème ni visa.c pas donne aux africains

[@melissaferreira123]

Senegal's sorrows are greater than its joys (and how much greater they are) you should talk about!! the country has slavery until today, and women are practically all reduced and forced to be sex slaves of men, but many do not want to talk about this subject and they should, the neighboring country to Mauritania, slavery until today is seen as normality, in full 21st century and many don't know it!

[@mrswan667]

Senegal is a big country. And as every country, yes it has a lot of downs. But she went to DAKAR. And i refuse, to let you say what you said about women being men sex slaves here, it's non sense. You dont know what you're talking about. Maybe inside the country, it's possible. But again, in Dakar, Saint Louis, the big cities... it's not like that. Women are respected, well treated, they just leave their life dude, some are even empowered and stuff XD. I dont know what you can do to change your wrong view about the country lol, maybe watch some "MARODI TV" shows ? Now i dont know why you mention Mauritania lol, it's not because two countries are close that they have the same realities but okay.

[@mamadousarr6255]

Senegal cool ❤️❤️❤️💘💘💘🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Agree that Senegal is an amazing country 😍

[@biggismol8375]

Watching from gorée Island!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Awesome! I really enjoyed spending time on Gorée Island 🇸🇳

[@pape_diack]

Awesome! Pape from Senegal ;)

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you!

[@tituswanjohiolang3628]

the lady that invited you to theirshop marketing with rizz🔥

[@muhamedjabbie8647]

My place ❤️ i bon in Dakar pikin but i alwas be this place i kenw damo very well its lovely placé to relax

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching! Yes, Dakar is very lovely! 😊

[@fununlimited3493]

Watching now!😊🙋‍♀️

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I really appreciate your support 😊

[@YankhobaCisse-i3o]

Senegal is good country

[@phantomapprentice6749]

5:47 If I could, I would help set Kenna up with an online shop , she could make good money selling that stuff online. Maybe it won't fetch as high of a price as pity peddling the merch to tourists but would reach more people across the world. I admit I don't really know what the tech situation is like in Senegal, how tough is it to get their hands on a laptop for the business. Having listened to Magget wade interview on Lex friedman podcast impressed me though which is why I check out this video to see if I can find out more. Would you be as safe walking in Dakar without a guide? Information about crime rates is a bit sketchy and most of it in french.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Online stores really are a great thing but I guess there's the logistical issue of shipping all over the world as I'm guessing over 90% of their customers are tourists. Most people I saw had smart phones but I'm unsure how many have laptops. I briefly walked through Dakar without the guide (the shots in the morning before breakfast and also in the evening to pick up dinner were without a guide). I felt safe enough but these were only for short periods. I've read that the touristic areas are a little more sketchy but the main concern is really pick-pockets. Dakar certainly didn't feel to me any less safe than European cities. I hope this helps!

[@ahmedzuq4273]

توبوا الى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس Repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the souls and hearts.,,,,

[@mrswan667]

We can never say for sure if one will be safe walking around nowhere in the world. But, here in Dakar, i have seen a a lot of white people, men, women, young girls, teen boys, old man everything, probably french people lol... Walking around alone, or in groups and they seem very confident about their safety lol. I lived in Libreville in Gabon before, and there ive almost NEVER seen a white person walking around like that. So yeah, it doesnt mean that it's safe, but i guess it doesnt mean that it is unsafe either.

[@mamefatousarr]

Thank you for this vid

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching!

[@zenikasa901]

+1 subscriber Proud 😗🇸🇳 Thanks u for share 🙏🏿

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks so much for your support! I hope you continue to enjoy my videos! 😊

[@Bigboibremmer]

Such an amazing video, thank you for sharing, I shall be going next year.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching! I'm really glad you enjoyed it and I hope you have an amazing trip :)

[@diacisse1614]

English speaking people who would like to travel to Sénégal or who already are here that need a translator can send me a message.

[@rennes99]

The people were enslaved, they were not "slaves"

[@fununlimited3493]

Wonderful Vlog!👌😍 Loved It!❤ Stay successful!🤲💯 Aamin Summa Aamin!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks so much! I'm really happy you enjoyed it! 😊

[@fununlimited3493]

@@EllaMcKendrick 😊 Keep Going!👍

[@realpublicfeedbckrpftoday1502]

I left Ohio to live in Senegal going on 6 years. So I know they good and the bad. I know the real feelings once your not looked at as a tourist

[@mikeyj2025]

I love your videos. Looking forward to Ep2. The words "street food" always fills me with dread on travel documentaries, but the donuts looked lovely 😍

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks so much! Haha, what is it about "street food" that fills you with dread? 😄

[@mikeyj2025]

@@EllaMcKendrick in some cultures they eat fried bugs and who knows what else. It turns my stomach even thinking of it 😵‍💫 A donut I can handle though 😃👍

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Oh yes, I've heard about those kinds of street food before! I'm content eating my donuts for now 😝

[@mikeyj2025]

@@EllaMcKendrick Phewee!🤣🤣

[@jasonelias160]

Wonderful video. I would love to go there!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend visiting 😁

[@imachination2560]

What are advantages and drawback to be surrounded by a guide? Amazing point of view u offered ^^

[@EllaMcKendrick]

There were many advantages! First of all, my French is limited so I would have struggled to communicate with a lot of people. Secondly, he was helpful at advising on local customs. He also knew everyone which made me feel very safe. Finally, his recommendations were great! I didn't really notice any drawback. He was very flexible with the itinerary and when I got tired, he was happy to cut the day short. I hope this helps!

[@imachination2560]

@@EllaMcKendrick so nice forme you to replay and develop that aspect, I thank you.

[@TedraScott-u9n]

@@EllaMcKendrickhow did you hire him? I’m taking a trip to Dakar at the beginning of the year and will need a guide. Thank you.

[@issaniangdiop2383]

Very nice lovely am from Dakar and I live in London

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching!

[@issaba1202]

Wonderfull dakar is beautiful ✌

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Yes! Dakar is a wonderful city! Thanks for watching 😊

[@perodrame100]

Wth u deserve more subscribers ❤

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@bighand1530]

201K subscribers as of now.

[@rannydewah8549]

What an amazing vlog well done

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@aneecemehmood4200]

Watching now!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it 😁

[@ElimanGibba]

Great Reporting .

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much!

[@ms.teabby2970]

Hello, thank you for the video! I will be in Dakar in January, do you mind sharing your tour guide information?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Have a great time! Yep, his name is Mika and his company is called Trip Tour Senegal This is his contact number: [phone]

[@mohamethseck]

Awesome video!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much!

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

Dakar is actually the capital of the Earth Federation in the Universal Century Gundam timeline.

[@Zchosen.]

Thank you for the content, this is serious i'm a single guy planning to move to Dakar from Lebanon to start a new life hopefully a better one even though i have no idea what's waiting for me, i am open minded and open for other's cultures so i won't have problems collaborating and communicating especially that i understand french very well. Please any advice from anyone who reads my message!? Thank you in advance, much respect.

[@chitrixxke850]

Watching from Kenya

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for watching! 🤗

[@banadigan7511]

ಸೆನೆಗಲ್ ದೇಶ ಆಫ್ರಿಕಾ ಖಂಡದಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರವಾಸ ಕೌತುಕಮಯ.

[@andreasingo6490]

Amazing Travel Video! How chocked one can be to learn about the slave trade in the region you visited! One could never have imagined those non-humane living areas on the island! How small the living areas were, so stuffed with slaves, how bad the Africans were treated by the Europeans. Just you walking in there almost made me freeze! As a comment regarding people in Europe you know: They asked "Why?" that to me would indicate that they thought this was a dangerous place to visit with dangerous *African* people! It was in truth the *Europeans* that were dangerous - at least at one point in time! Great video cut together in a professional way with great use of voice-over and fast-cutting - adding to the experience! The Island was very interesting visually. The island had an interesting look which made me think of Alcatraz, the infamous American prison island. This was a video that had all sorts of locals moving along and talking about many things as you walked along at a high pace: I can imagine that you had a *rough* day there in Dakar and further on to the island! I have never seen such interesting street art before (In Dakar) and it was very much worth the effort to watch this video to see the locals making really great art using some sort of sand from the region! Using sand in different colors to get interesting results... Amazing Travel Video! If you feel like it check out the Travel section of my homesite "Continuation" where I have posted some "transformatory" articles written during prolonged travel in South East Asia primarily. www.andreasingo.se/travelstories.html Enjoy!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks very much for watching. Yes, it was an incredibly moving experience visiting Goree Island. It's hard to comprehend how much suffering happened there.

[@andreasingo6490]

@@EllaMcKendrick You were really good at making this video too from an artistic perspective I think. You catched really special moments in this video! And I think I was changed in a way. Let's hope that events like the "slave-trade" never repeats itself in human history again!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much! I'm glad it left an impression on you - that's what I wanted it to achieve. I think it's important we remember events like this to try to avoid atrocities happening in future. I'd like to think history won't repeat itself but I'm always shocked by the lengths of cruelty that some people will go to. All the best to you and I hope you have lots more travels this year :)

[@andreasingo6490]

@@EllaMcKendrick The same! :)

[@karendiop6155]

Thank you for sharing your experience,but stand corrected when the Senegalese were taken to Goree Island they were not slaves, they were citizens that were taken and forced into slavery.

[@barbararogersministries3531]

Yes, I would have blessed her with more anyway

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for sharing! I am happy to hear that 😄

[@CitCat-ny6or]

Well done, sister. Thank you

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you!

[@CharlesDickens111]

Most historians reject the notions that Goree Island was a major part of the slave trade - but it's good for tourism, so the stories persist.

[@MohamedGaye-n5b]

Sénégal rek❤