How to Take A Tro-Tro in Ghana
Tro-tros are the most local form of transportation in Ghana and come in handy when trying to save a few coins! Tro-Tros are mid-sized vans with seating for about 10-15 people at a time that roams the streets of Ghana at all times of the day. Whether you have just moved to Ghana and you […]
Visiting the Ghana National Mosque
The Ghana National Mosque may be something to put on your list of “must-visit” places here in Ghana. Said to be the second-largest mosque in West Africa, the mosque covers 40-acres of land and was a $10 million investment by the Turkish Hudai Foundation and Turkey Government. The mosque’s construction began in 2011 and was […]
Things to Do in Cape Coast, Ghana
Just a little under 4 hours away from Accra, lies Cape Coast. A residential beach town and fishing oasis, Cape Coast offers a calm contrast of Accra. Many people only ever visit Cape Coast for its slave “castles”, but the city also has many other activities and places to visit that should be on your […]
12 Things to Do in the Northern Region of Ghana
The Northern Region of Ghana is a new world compared to the country’s Southern regions. Located about 12 hours by road from Accra or a short 1.5-hour plane ride, the Northern Region of Ghana consists of many cities and towns filled with places to visit and experiences to have. I’ve taken several trips to the […]
Zaina: A Review of the First West African Safari Lodge
For my 22nd birthday, I decided to book a chalet at Zaina Lodge, West Africa’s first safari lodge. Built among the forests of the Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana, Zaina Lodge boasts a popular reputation for up-close and personal wildlife encounters. The rates at Zaina Lodge are about $400/night (2,400¢) to […]
Luxury Tent Glamping Experience in Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Accra is filled with unique experiences you would never know are offered. I headed up to Shai Hills this week to experience my first ever glamping experience. When I heard that the Shai Resource Reserve offered overnight glamping experiences in addition to its day tours I had to experience this. As someone who has never […]
The Grand Marché in Lomé, Togo
If you visit Togo’s capital, Lomé, and don’t stop by the city’s largest market, did you go to Lomé!? But really, Grand Marché is easily the calmest market I’ve ever visited. As expected from any large market in a city, the Grand Marché is where you can find any and everything from take-home souvenirs to […]
Meet Me There Ghana African Home Lodge
Meet Me There African Home Lodge is a serene, relaxing, not-for-profit lodge located in the Dzita community of the Volta Region in Ghana. The lodge being not-for-profit means that all proceeds go right back into keeping the lodge and supporting the work of their NGO, Dream Big Ghana, that creates projects to support sanitation, education, and healthcare […]
Visiting the Ghana National Mosque
The Ghana National Mosque may be something to put on your list of “must-visit” places here in Ghana. Said to be the second-largest mosque in West Africa, the mosque covers 40-acres of land and was a $10 million investment by the Turkish Hudai Foundation and Turkey Government. The mosque’s construction began in 2011 and was […]
