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- Be open-minded. Time does...

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- Be open-minded. Time does not exist.- Program your trip but be ready to change plans often, because the sea is too high, because it´s raining too much, because there are sand storms, whatever.- Any time is good to drink a tea and have a rest (even if you haven´t done anything in the whole day), laying on the floor and tell stories or just be silent.Suddenly, your guide will disappear and will come back some hours later. He will have gone in search of family, or friends, or friends´ friends,... among the nomads in the jaimas even if they are some kilometers around, and see if they invite him for tea. If you´re lucky he´ll take you with him, and you´ll see how splendid they are.- Magic opens doors. If you can make some good magic tricks, and if you can speak basic words in arabic, you will be loved and wanted anywhere.- If someone invites you to have a meal at his home, you´re supposed...

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Window-shopping in Nouanchott

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Window-shopping in Nouanchott

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Q:  Greetings! I have a friend living in Nouakchott, and I'd like to visit her. I'm living in NY now, and I worry a bit about... 

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A: Well, as a foreigner you will stand out. but if you will stay in Nouakchoutt, security concerns should not keep you away. There are certainly areas to avoid as a... 

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