After viewing the British television show, ‘Desmonds’, and hearing one of the characters talk about his homeland, The Gambia, Terry Lister decided he had to visit. Equipped with this determination and a valid passport, he makes his way to the West African coast to experience the sights and wonders of this beautiful country.

Both the expected and unexpected await the prolific world-traveller as he meets up with old friends and makes new ones. From encounters with leaping gorillas to brushes with ‘evil spirits’, Lister exposes the curious reader to many of the spectacles and delights of The Gambia in this hilarious and educational short-read.

If you’ve got one hour, you’ve got time to explore The Gambia: The Smiling Coast.