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.
Articles tagged with "Ghana"
Explore LABUSA Travel stories from Ghana — ancestral journeys, Cape Coast castle reflections, vibrant Accra markets, and cultural heritage travel experiences.
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.