Ghana Travel Articles

A Dish for All Seasons: What to Eat (and When to Eat it) Around the World

The savvy eater knows that what's good for the belly is also good for the planet, so he or she gobbles what's local and what's in season whenever possible. Jessica Allen gives a brief guide about what to eat---and when---around the world.

A Blonde Obrouni in Ghana

Described as the "Africa for Beginners", Krissy proves that even the most beginner "Obrounis" will feel welcome in the unorthodox country of Ghana.

The Careful Art of Connecting

Creating genuine connections with people from other cultures is rewarding, but it does not always come easy. Pamela Weis explores the nuances of her long-time friendship with a Ghanaian man and questions the meaning of their connection.

Mix and Match: A Visit to Accra’s Biggest Second-Hand Clothes Market – Accra, Ghana

Suzanne Geudeke decides to see what the enormous "Dead White Man's Market" in Accra is all about, and she quickly learns just how different our cultures can be when it comes to shopping.

Greece in Ghana – Accra, Ghana

Suzanne Geudeke lived in Ghana for ten months, experiencing its culture from up close. The article describes a curious encounter she had one night, when a Ghanaian bar owner invited her to go to "Greece" - A run down house in a dark street where he served her a local drink called akpeteshie.

The Heart of Kumasi – Ghana, Africa

Gayle Pescud vows to navigate West Africa's largest open air market alone. She accomplishes her mission and adds another one.

What I Always Forget About Ghana – Africa

When the lay preacher reveals an instrument that would make the most potent tiger nut chewing man blush, Gayle Pescud considers her options.

Remembering Elmina – Ghana, Africa

Astrid Vinje's visit to Elmina Castle in Ghana reveals the disconnect that exists between history and the present.

A Walk in the African Jungle – Ghana, Africa

Small-town girl, Jessica Farkas, recalls her experience in the exotic African jungle as the best day of her life.

News from Nowhere – Ghana

In a remote seaside village in Ghana, John M. Edwards battles golf-ball-sized bugs and meets gung-ho gonzo travelers seasoned in bad trips through Africa. No one said travel in nowhere was easy.