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Finding somewhere truly special to stay that whilst travelling is not necessarily something that happens all that often, but the mid-priced Hôtel Mandé is definitely one such spot. Even though it is neither the best placed or the most luxurious accommodation option in the city, spending time at the delightful establishment was a real pleasure, [...]
In Bamako I had seen people have their feet henna’d for celebrations such as weddings, Tabaski and big fetes, but I had never had it done myself. I was staying in the rural village of Zebala and one day I talked to my American host, Lucia, and mentioned this. She said that she’d always wanted [...]
Imagine a riot of colours and aromas. Street calls, and a jovial atmosphere. That’s Medina Coura Market. You won’t find this in the tourist books but this is the real Bamako.
You’ll also find amazing prices for wonderful fabrics. Do I sound enthusiastic? Well, believe me, this is one of my favourite places, not just [...]