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Cruising The African Coast & Booking.com's Travel Trends for 2026

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Other · WinterFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am sailing on region 7C's Voyager and I'm pretty lucky um to be sailing from Barcelona.

Be prepared for poverty. Be prepared for um, delightful smells. Just be prepared.

It's chaos. There's so many people...

Africa, if you've ever gone, it will change you.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pack a raincoat or slicker for Kadis.
✓Do a Google search before arriving in Dakar to find a hotel with internet.
✓Do not wear big jewelry or dress in a manner that invites attention.
✓Break down big bills into smaller denominations.
✓Turn off cabin lights at night when sailing off the coast of Africa.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting nervous without internet — Deal with it for one day or find a hotel in port to use Wi-Fi.
Safety in crowded/third-world areas — Be cautious, don't wear flashy jewelry, and stick to official tours.
Language barriers — Be patient and understanding if guides are not fluent in English.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise down the West Coast of Africa?
QWhat are the travel trends for 2026?
QHow do you handle internet connectivity issues in remote ports?
QWhat safety precautions should be taken in third-world countries?

Topics Covered

Cabin Suite4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness2½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Abidjan3 Happy Bacon
Top: Panoramic view of twin cities
Banjul2 Happy Bacon
Barcelona2½ Happy Bacon
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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) Travel Expert Onanta Forbes has been doing what she loves best for the past few week's and that is travelling. She began her journey in Barcelona so on this week's show we'll catch up with her to see what adventures she's been up too. Plus, we'll start the New Year chatting with one of our regular guests, Dani Musse from Booking.com who'll run down their travel trends for 2026 on what kind of experiences travelers are looking for this year. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)