Just a little under 4 hours away from Accra, you’ll find a residential beach town called Cape Coast. Cape Coast is the complete opposite of Accra, with a calmness surrounding the city. While best known for the historic Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast also has many other activities ,and places to visit that should be on your radar. Here are some of the best unique things to do on your…
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Lynette’s: The Pretty and Pink Spa in East Legon
Lynette’s is a new spa in the East Legon neighborhood of Accra, Ghana, building a reputation for providing a detailed, chic, high-end experience to its guests. Specializing in a variety of fingernail and toe services, from vegan manicures to nail whitening treatments, Lynette’s prides itself on…
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A Mini-Guide to Visiting Aburi Botanical Gardens
The Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern region of Ghana is a compilation of various lush plants and greenery. With botanic plants originating from all over the world in places like Mexico and Southern Florida, the Aburi Botanical Gardens is perfect for a mini-retreat away from Accra,…
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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.…
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The Accra Zoo
Known as the Achimota Forest, the Accra Zoo is a site that has been on my very long Accra bucket list for a long time. I took advantage of a friend being in town and finally decided to check it off! WORKING HOURS The Accra…
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Mognori Eco Village – Northern Region, Ghana
The Northern Region of Ghana is my favorite region so far because it allows me to embrace an authentic, refreshing side of Ghana that can be hard to come by living in Accra. Northern Ghana is filled with many things to do and opportunities to…