Senegal

Sometimes the best experiences are found in the most unexpected places.

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Food and travel writer Toyo Odetunde rounds up some of the tastiest traditional dishes from West Africa – including thieboudienne and peanut stew.

Think Intrepid trips are too adventurous to include a little seaside lazing? Beach, please.