The theme “linking cultures” has been chosen for the 2011 World Tourism Day (to be celebrated on September 27). Often, in an area with indigenous populations, or people who are original to the land, one of the greatest assets is traditional culture. Through mindfully operated cultural tours, indigenous groups have something a great deal to offer – and to gain! – from exchanges with tourists. Here we share a roundup of some of our favourite indigenous culture tours.
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The Inside Word… on Dakar, Senegal
With so many destinations in WHL Group’s ever-expanding network, we have an incredible wealth of local travel information at our fingertips. Through the Inside Word, our local partners – all travel experts – share their top tips on what to do, what to eat, where to party and where to shop in their necks of the woods. Here we dig into Dakar, Senegal, proud of being West Africa’s leading city when it comes to cultural events.
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If you’ve heard of the Dakar Rally, then you’ve heard of Senegal. Located on the northwestern coast of Africa, Senegal borders Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia, as well as the North Atlantic Ocean. Until recently, ‘sustainable tourism’ in Senegal was a label used by local tour operators only as a means to attract responsible travellers…
