Have you ever seen a loofah growing in its natural environment? While enjoying our river trip, we found this amazing tropical vine growing on the river bank. We removed the brown/orange upper layer and get the real natural scrubbing sponge which is used in bathrooms and kitchens. The fruit of these species is cultivated and …
What type of traveler are you? What kind of travel destination are you looking for your next holidays? Travelling is a part of the life for many people around the world. People travel for many different reasons; business & work, sport, fun, hobby, study, charity, family, etc. But lots of people simply want to meet …
The calabash or a gourd, locally known as lekket, is a tropical plant that usually grows in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. There are two different kinds. One is a tree and its fruits can be used as vegetables, when they are harvested early. The other one is growing in the soil and …
In the time of Ramadan many people in The Gambia go about their daily business with a small chewing stick, locally known as soo chu guru, or twig protruding from their mouth, which they chew or use to scrub their teeth. Usually cut from kola or other wild trees and shrubs in the bush, this …
Islam is the majority religion of the Gambia, with more than 90% of the population being Muslims. Each year people in Gambia observe the holy month of Ramadan (the fasting month). During Ramadan, Muslims in The Gambia and around the world fast from sun-up to sun-down daily, not having anything to eat, drink, smoke or …
Our philosophy is giving back to the community. We support all pure Gambian projects, community activities and local schools programs in The Gambia. Our top priority is to change lives and protect the environment. Treasures of West Africa is owned and run by Gambians, who will share a part of their life with you and …