Articles tagged with "Ghana"
Explore LABUSA Travel stories from Ghana — ancestral journeys, Cape Coast castle reflections, vibrant Accra markets, and cultural heritage travel experiences.
What the Year of Return was, why Ghana issued the invitation, what Beyond the Return continues, and what a reconnection journey along the heritage corridor actually involves.
Ghana festivals explained: Homowo, Akwasidae, Fetu Afahye, Hogbetsotso, Chale Wote, Emancipation Day and PANAFEST, when they fall, and how to attend one respectfully.
A guide to Ghanaian food: jollof rice, waakye, fufu, banku and tilapia, red-red and kelewele, plus regional differences, street food, dietary needs and dining etiquette.
Money in Ghana: the cedi as sole legal tender, why you cannot simply pay in dollars, cash versus cards, ATMs, exchange, tipping and budgeting for personal spending.
Ghana weather explained region by region: coastal Accra and Cape Coast, forest Kumasi, the Volta hills and the drier north, plus the rains and the harmattan.
How to engage respectfully in Ghana: greetings, the right-hand convention, respect for elders, dress, photography and consent, markets, ceremony and community visits.
Balanced Ghana travel safety guidance: what official advisories currently say, health preparation, transport, money, food and water, and why supported group travel helps.
St George's Castle at Elmina, built in 1482: its Portuguese and Dutch history, its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and what a visit involves today.
Cape Coast Castle explained: its history, its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, what a guided visit involves, and how to prepare emotionally and practically.
A practical Ghana packing list for cultural and heritage travel: documents, modest clothing, footwear for castle visits, health supplies, adapters and what to leave at home.