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Catching a trotro
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How to Ride a Trotro like a Local

Discover how to navigate Ghana’s bustling cities like a local by mastering the trotro, the most popular and affordable mode of transport. This guide provides essential tips on finding the right trotro, understanding routes, and practicing local etiquette. Whether you’re a tourist or a new resident, learn how to blend in and travel efficiently with confidence.

Derrick Nimako 18 Oct 2024 Read
Looking cool
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Interesting facts about Ghana you didn’t know

Here is our ever-growing collection of interesting facts that made us curious and fascinated. Dive in and be amazed!

Desmond Dorvlo 07 Feb 2024 Read
Elmina fishing harbour
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10 Things to do when in Elmina

Uncover Elmina's hidden treasures with BrandElmina. Explore Elmina Castle, Fort St Jago, and the Dutch Cemetery. Experience the vibrant fish market, captivating walking tour, and enchanting mangroves. Climb Roman Hill, visit the fish processing center, and embrace the lively nightlife. Discover Elmina with us.

Michael Kunke 26 Jun 2023 Read
Ghana discovery
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Itinerary Ideas - 2 Weeks in Ghana

Ghana is exceptionally large and features a diverse set of tourist attractions and vacation spots. Ghana has something for every travel addict. Here are some things you can do in Ghana.

Desmond Dorvlo 18 Apr 2021 Read
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Top 10 most common myths and stereotypes about Africa - debunked

What are the most common myths about Africa? Here are the Top 10 most common myths about Africa debunked. Break the stereotypes!

Desmond Dorvlo 25 Mar 2021 Read
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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Christmas and New Year's Eve in Ghana

In Ghana, just like in many other countries, X-Mas and NYW are celebrated on the 25th and 31st of December respectively. Fireworks, locally known as “knockout”, gatherings in churches, Christmas dishes, like Jollof and Fufu portray X-Mas in Ghana the best. However, nothing marks these days as much as the Harmattan, coming around.

Desmond Dorvlo 21 Dec 2020 Read
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Pack your suitcase
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What to pack when visiting Ghana

Ghana is a vast and beautiful country with so many things to do, and packing can be a little difficult. What to wear? What pack? Find some useful tips here!

Desmond Dorvlo 17 Dec 2020 Read
Cape Coast Castle
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UNESCO World Heritage sites to visit in Ghana

Ghana boasts more UNESCO world heritage sites than any other country in Africa. It hosts 32 historic forts and castles and 13 traditional Ashanti buildings. Another six (6) sites are currently nominated for approval. Most of these sites are castles and forts built by European nations when they first arrived in Ghana.

Desmond Dorvlo 23 Nov 2020 Read
Ahmadiyya Mosque
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Tamale Travel Guide

Tamale Metropolitan Area and the capital city of the Northern Region historically known as a trade center, today is famous for beautiful mosques and crafts.

Madi Kh. 08 Oct 2020 Northern, Tamale Read
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