Overwhelming 24 Hours in Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2022
  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 358

  • @fanfan2latc
    @fanfan2latc Рік тому +63

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +2

      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
      @amadujalloh5272 11 місяців тому

      ​@@EllaMcKendrick you really amazing!

    • @nabilalagmiri5593
      @nabilalagmiri5593 8 місяців тому

      ❤ua-cam.com/video/zq3EPeYh1jg/v-deo.htmlsi=PBuedPOmN-Z_Q4ZP❤

    • @adnan7224120
      @adnan7224120 3 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/-dqt23iCDos/v-deo.htmlsi=xH9HlhCGtdcttJ7Z

    • @adnan7224120
      @adnan7224120 3 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/-dqt23iCDos/v-deo.htmlsi=xH9HlhCGtdcttJ7Z
      Senegal... A Love ❤❤❤

  • @MishaElRusito
    @MishaElRusito Рік тому +31

    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
      @wakaikozy6084 Рік тому +4

      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
      @abiolaakesode Рік тому +8

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

    • @amadujalloh5272
      @amadujalloh5272 11 місяців тому +2

      Kigali is clcleanest city!

    • @benjaminsmith2287
      @benjaminsmith2287 11 місяців тому +4

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

    • @nabilalagmiri5593
      @nabilalagmiri5593 8 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/zq3EPeYh1jg/v-deo.htmlsi=PBuedPOmN-Z_Q4ZP❤❤

  • @callmeawa
    @callmeawa Рік тому +40

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +2

      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
    @lawsonhellu4718 Рік тому +58

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +5

      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
      @ahmedzuq4273 Рік тому +1

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

  • @douligueye4344
    @douligueye4344 Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @ndiorlouise
    @ndiorlouise Рік тому +19

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Lotus_LoveHER
    @Lotus_LoveHER 4 місяці тому +7

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  3 місяці тому +1

      Have to agree! I love the painting I purchased ❤️

  • @becayebalde3820
    @becayebalde3820 19 днів тому +2

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  16 днів тому

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

  • @EllaMcKendrick
    @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +11

    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 👉 ua-cam.com/video/nBzJwpsJlF4/v-deo.html

    • @KannyFall
      @KannyFall Рік тому

      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.

  • @Themaddprof
    @Themaddprof Рік тому +27

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

      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
      @Themaddprof Рік тому +2

      @@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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

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

    • @Themaddprof
      @Themaddprof Рік тому

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

    • @mlc8775
      @mlc8775 Рік тому +1

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

  • @barbararogersministries3531
    @barbararogersministries3531 Рік тому +5

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      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 😄

  • @papadiallo2415
    @papadiallo2415 2 роки тому +12

    Dakar is beautiful i love my town❤🇸🇳

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @snsnsnsss
    @snsnsnsss Рік тому +21

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +2

      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
      @ahmedzuq4273 Рік тому

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

    • @ahmedzuq4273
      @ahmedzuq4273 Рік тому

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

  • @misstownes
    @misstownes 7 місяців тому +6

    I love seeing the random cats 🐈 ❤

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  6 місяців тому

      Me too! Seeing them filled me with joy ❤️

    • @Cranberries4Crows
      @Cranberries4Crows 2 місяці тому

      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
      @bighand1530 Місяць тому

      Same

  • @teeteethomas24
    @teeteethomas24 Рік тому +2

    i got chills while she was on the island

  • @MindlessVIRUS143
    @MindlessVIRUS143 Рік тому +2

    The sand artist is a cutie!

  • @johnnyb8399
    @johnnyb8399 6 місяців тому +3

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

  • @dembasamb6351
    @dembasamb6351 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому

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

  • @mansourdiagne8174
    @mansourdiagne8174 10 місяців тому +4

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

  • @safiatujalloh4102
    @safiatujalloh4102 Рік тому +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @abdourahmandiallo6248
    @abdourahmandiallo6248 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому

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

  • @Daara92
    @Daara92 10 місяців тому +3

    Beautiful documentary, thanks for the masterpiece

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  10 місяців тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @RobsQuest
    @RobsQuest 2 роки тому +8

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +2

      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 😊

  • @truthseeker9688
    @truthseeker9688 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  10 місяців тому

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😁

  • @sheisveryfamous
    @sheisveryfamous Рік тому +4

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @FizzyGravy
    @FizzyGravy Рік тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @MakaveliRaider
    @MakaveliRaider Рік тому +4

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @mrdodo6136
    @mrdodo6136 Рік тому +5

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      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!

  • @lilia.shahinez
    @lilia.shahinez Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this amazing video !

  • @liltafiskobadji3194
    @liltafiskobadji3194 Рік тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @orbit-it2496
    @orbit-it2496 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @orbit-it2496 2 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @stillfab
    @stillfab Рік тому +3

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      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!

  • @franciscorodriguez9714
    @franciscorodriguez9714 Рік тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

      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
      @franciscorodriguez9714 Рік тому

      @@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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Bigboibremmer
    @Bigboibremmer Рік тому

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @mutangr9624
    @mutangr9624 Рік тому +2

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

  • @mizzobjectiveone3819
    @mizzobjectiveone3819 9 місяців тому +4

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @amandaandrushko6499
    @amandaandrushko6499 5 місяців тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  5 місяців тому

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

  • @fununlimited3493
    @fununlimited3493 2 роки тому +2

    Watching now!😊🙋‍♀️

  • @Angus.Healey
    @Angus.Healey 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow this place looks great

  • @BittersweetMayhem
    @BittersweetMayhem Рік тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

    • @ahmedzuq4273
      @ahmedzuq4273 Рік тому

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

  • @chronogtt
    @chronogtt Рік тому +2

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

  • @VisionVibesNew
    @VisionVibesNew 11 місяців тому +2

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @VisionVibesNew
      @VisionVibesNew 11 місяців тому

      @@EllaMcKendrick 🩷

    • @mrswan667
      @mrswan667 9 місяців тому

      How was or is it ?

  • @JeffZuccMusk
    @JeffZuccMusk 7 місяців тому +3

    Going to Dakar in 3 weeks!! ❤

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  7 місяців тому +1

      Exciting! I hope you have an amazing time!

  • @negativenergy7181
    @negativenergy7181 Рік тому +2

    Love Dakar Everyone Happy There

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      Yes! Dakar is an amazing city 😊

    • @ahmedzuq4273
      @ahmedzuq4273 Рік тому

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

  • @rannydewah8549
    @rannydewah8549 Рік тому +3

    What an amazing vlog well done

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

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

  • @rumyverma9753
    @rumyverma9753 Рік тому +5

    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
      @mlc8775 Рік тому

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      @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
      @rumyverma9753 Рік тому

      @@EllaMcKendrick wonderful go to Ingor

    • @rumyverma9753
      @rumyverma9753 Рік тому

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

  • @WelcomeToTheBackLogs
    @WelcomeToTheBackLogs Рік тому +6

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

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

  • @chuchetuti
    @chuchetuti Місяць тому

    I come from Vietnam ❤ spread love to everyone ❤

  • @CitCat-ny6or
    @CitCat-ny6or Рік тому

    Well done, sister. Thank you

  • @danni88788
    @danni88788 11 місяців тому +1

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @danni88788
      @danni88788 11 місяців тому

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  11 місяців тому

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

  • @aneecemehmood4200
    @aneecemehmood4200 2 роки тому +1

    Watching now!

  • @jasonelias160
    @jasonelias160 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful video. I would love to go there!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @zenikasa901
    @zenikasa901 Рік тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

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

  • @rosejohnson2807
    @rosejohnson2807 Рік тому +3

    Thanks!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @GlobetrottingGraeme
    @GlobetrottingGraeme 2 місяці тому +1

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 місяці тому +1

      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
      @GlobetrottingGraeme 2 місяці тому

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

  • @ElimanGibba
    @ElimanGibba Рік тому +2

    Great Reporting .

  • @mohamethseck
    @mohamethseck Рік тому +1

    Awesome video!

  • @Eli-tq8fj
    @Eli-tq8fj 2 роки тому +3

    All these streets remind me of my childhood!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

      Amazing! Did you grow up in Dakar?

    • @Eli-tq8fj
      @Eli-tq8fj 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @binete1094
      @binete1094 Рік тому +1

      @@Eli-tq8fj me too😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @mamefatousarr
    @mamefatousarr 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this vid

  • @MNATEEMEDIA
    @MNATEEMEDIA Рік тому +2

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      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
      @MNATEEMEDIA Рік тому +1

      @@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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @MehrGanguly
    @MehrGanguly Рік тому +6

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +2

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

    • @nabilalagmiri5593
      @nabilalagmiri5593 8 місяців тому

      ❤ua-cam.com/video/zq3EPeYh1jg/v-deo.htmlsi=PBuedPOmN-Z_Q4ZP❤❤

  • @layelumumbadiouf7441
    @layelumumbadiouf7441 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @biggismol8375
    @biggismol8375 2 роки тому +3

    Watching from gorée Island!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Speedy300
    @Speedy300 2 роки тому +2

    Good job sis!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому

      I'm really happy you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

  • @issaniangdiop2383
    @issaniangdiop2383 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice lovely am from Dakar and I live in London

  • @issaba1202
    @issaba1202 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderfull dakar is beautiful ✌

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому

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

  • @jasonbrown6534
    @jasonbrown6534 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @mikeyj2025
    @mikeyj2025 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому

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

    • @mikeyj2025
      @mikeyj2025 2 роки тому

      @@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
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @mikeyj2025
      @mikeyj2025 2 роки тому +1

      @@EllaMcKendrick Phewee!🤣🤣

  • @fununlimited3493
    @fununlimited3493 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @ciscosebanes
    @ciscosebanes Рік тому +1

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @chitrixxke850
    @chitrixxke850 2 роки тому +1

    Watching from Kenya

  • @ct1064
    @ct1064 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @muhamedjabbie8647
    @muhamedjabbie8647 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому

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

  • @khoudiaguisse4998
    @khoudiaguisse4998 Рік тому +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      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: ua-cam.com/video/BopJCzpWd80/v-deo.html

  • @mamadousarr6255
    @mamadousarr6255 2 роки тому +4

    Senegal cool ❤️❤️❤️💘💘💘🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

      Agree that Senegal is an amazing country 😍

  • @kendrabragdon6236
    @kendrabragdon6236 11 місяців тому +2

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @puryadielbi6676
    @puryadielbi6676 Рік тому +2

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

  • @erickgrillon
    @erickgrillon 9 місяців тому +1

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  8 місяців тому

      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!

  • @maimounandiaye-le1tu
    @maimounandiaye-le1tu Рік тому +2

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

  • @barryglover5063
    @barryglover5063 Рік тому +1

    grear video!

  • @user-pr3wp6cu6m
    @user-pr3wp6cu6m 8 місяців тому +2

    Senegal is good country

  • @tituswanjohiolang3628
    @tituswanjohiolang3628 8 місяців тому +1

    the lady that invited you to theirshop marketing with rizz🔥

  • @timj4210
    @timj4210 11 місяців тому +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  11 місяців тому

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

  • @diacisse1614
    @diacisse1614 Рік тому +3

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

  • @karimbelyamani7188
    @karimbelyamani7188 Рік тому

    I'm traveling to sinigul and I saw your video and I wanted to get in touch with your tour guide

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      Yes, of course. His name is Mika and this is his contact number +221775162819

  • @GoTravelOnTheCheap
    @GoTravelOnTheCheap 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +2

      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
      @ijn1216 Рік тому +1

      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
      @GoTravelOnTheCheap Рік тому

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

    • @GoTravelOnTheCheap
      @GoTravelOnTheCheap Рік тому

      @@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...

  • @gasparucciox9706
    @gasparucciox9706 11 місяців тому

    seems to be much more clean and quite than rome

  • @perodrame100
    @perodrame100 Рік тому +2

    Wth u deserve more subscribers ❤

  • @ms.teabby2970
    @ms.teabby2970 Рік тому

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      Have a great time! Yep, his name is Mika and his company is called Trip Tour Senegal This is his contact number: +221775162819

  • @kababacar9908
    @kababacar9908 2 роки тому +2

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe
    @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe
      @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe 2 роки тому

      @@EllaMcKendrick you should give them your address for courier

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  2 роки тому

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

  • @franklinchenfranklin4840
    @franklinchenfranklin4840 Рік тому +2

    im Brazilian i have a little senegal flag in my room

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

      That's great! Have you visited Senegal before? 😁

    • @franklinchenfranklin4840
      @franklinchenfranklin4840 Рік тому

      @@EllaMcKendrick no but one day i will visit Dakar Senegal thank you

    • @ahmedzuq4273
      @ahmedzuq4273 Рік тому

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

  • @barbararogersministries3531
    @barbararogersministries3531 Рік тому +1

    Yes, I would have blessed her with more anyway

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому

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

  • @melissaferreira123
    @melissaferreira123 Рік тому +2

    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
      @mrswan667 9 місяців тому

      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.

  • @lucifer796
    @lucifer796 Рік тому +1

    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
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +1

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

    • @keepcreationprocess
      @keepcreationprocess 9 місяців тому

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

  • @lucjuniorakoue2593
    @lucjuniorakoue2593 11 місяців тому +2

    I wanna go there now 😀

  • @imachination2560
    @imachination2560 Рік тому +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Рік тому +2

      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
      @imachination2560 Рік тому

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

    • @user-hg4sk2hk7h
      @user-hg4sk2hk7h 3 місяці тому

      @@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.

  • @user-ip7sg5iv6f
    @user-ip7sg5iv6f 3 місяці тому

    Sénégal rek❤

  • @abtandem8870
    @abtandem8870 3 місяці тому

    nice , new here

  • @NBALLC
    @NBALLC 10 місяців тому