Dakar - Post Report Question and Answers
If you move here, you can leave behind your:
Road rage. The traffic here can be stressful, but Senegalese are not aggressive drivers, so don't be a jerk. Also, things are often not available or break down. You might get to a restaurant and find they that are out or don't have half the stuff they offer on their menu. They will always be apologetic about it, so take it with grace. - Apr 2022
Heavy winter clothes and stressed attitude. - Jul 2020
Preconceptions of West Africa and Muslims - Dakar will surprise you. - Dec 2019
Fancy shoes. - Dec 2018
Take it all, you never know where you will visit and will end up purchasing what you already threw in storage. - Dec 2018
rushed attitude and high-end vehicles - Apr 2016
Germophobia - you are moving to west Africa after all. Also, don't come expecting a fully developed country. There are still many parts of the infrastructure that need major work, but an expat's life is relatively easy. - Aug 2014
Cold weather clothes. - Apr 2014
expectations that this is the Paris of Africa with beautiful beaches. While Dakar is nicer than some of the other countries in West Africa, it will still be a challenging tour. - Jun 2013
Winter coats. - Mar 2013
perceptions of Dakar based on the opinions of those who were here 20 years ago. It's not the "Paris" of anywhere. - Oct 2012
Winter clothes, high heels, roller blades, impatience, control issues, and high expectations. - Mar 2012
service expectations, winter clothes, road rules and sense of time. - Aug 2011
winter clothes - Jan 2011
Winter clothes. It cools down during winter but never gets cold. - Feb 2010
Very cold winter clothes - Feb 2010
Taste for cleanliness and timely matters. - Jan 2010
Warm coats. - May 2009
