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Report from Gambia trip January 2008

Fredrik Pettersen, Oslo Norway
Responsible tourist in The Gambia - January 2008

In January 2008 I travelled to The Gambia with Linda Veråsdal and Ansvarlig Turisme/Ethical Travel Portal. This was my first trip to an African country. If you want an experience that gives more that a “typical package” from the big travel companies I recommend Ethical Travel Portal at the strongest. We got a good insight in what responsible tourism is, how to be a “responsible tourist” in a developing country and the work Ethical Travel Portal is doing. Not only is it a good way to learn about a new country but it is also a great way of meeting new people and to get an experience for a lifetime.

I recommend a responsible travel to The Gambia with Ethical Travel Portal at the strongest.

Pictures from the trip can be seen at :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredriks/sets/72157603816848457/

Rolf Sørby, Kongsberg Norway
Responsible tourist in The Gambia - January 2008

In the autumn of 2007 one particular travel advertisement captured my attention - Are you interested in joining a trip to Gambia? Organiser: Ansvarlig Turisme attn. Linda Veråsdal. Once I had found out about Ansvarlig turisme I was convinced that this was something that I would like to do.

Your cooperation partners in Gambia gave us travellers a very warm welcome on our arrival. From the very first, we had the impression that everything was extremely well organised. The tour guide's friendly, well-mannered behaviour and pleasant personality were very noticeable. Owing to your excellent cooperation with the local population and your thorough preparations, the tour participants were well rewarded. All of us developed good relationships with the local people during our stay, and we felt that we experienced the real Gambia during the trip.

We saw, in practice, what Responsible Tourism/Ethical Travel Portal stands for - its achievements and knowledge gained through its various projects. There was absolutely no "dead-time" during the trip, and towards the end, we even had some extra "happenings" into the bargain. Following this trip, I can thoroughly recommend others to get acquainted with Ansvarlig Turisme and Ethical Travel Portal.