Author: tinyteddy

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Bariloche – Views, museums and forests.

January 27, 2020 tinyteddy

if you are looking for paradise then look no further than the stunning Patagonian town of Barilioche. Bordering the large glacier lake of Nahuwl Huapi and with the Andes as a backdrop it doesn’t get much better than this. I […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Señor tinyteddy

January 21, 2020 tinyteddy

It’s no coincidence tinyteddy and I find ourselves in Argentina, the second largest country in South America. We are planning to make a very long road trip in the Americas but more about that in the future. For now we […]

Argentina - Buenos Dias

Buenos Dias and Welcome to Argentina

January 14, 2020 tinyteddy

Arrival formalities Buenos dias is appropriate for my first post on this beautiful country as we arrived t 830 am. If you have just landed from an international flight the chances are you will have just arrived at Ezeiza International […]

Ghana

Bye Bye Ghana

December 10, 2019 tinyteddy

Someone recently said of Ghana “It’s the African country that all the others aspire to be”. I spent a fabulous 3 weeks here. Saw some amazing sights as posted in previous posts in the Ghana section. Ghana is a democratic […]

Ghana

Akasombo Dam – An electric Powerhouse

December 10, 2019 tinyteddy

This huge Hydroelectric powerhouse is situated in the Volta region of Ghana and supplies electricity to Benin, Togo and Burkino Fassa. Construction begun in 1961 after an Italian company Impregilo won the contract. It was completed in 1965. It stands […]

Ghana

Shai hills Reserve – Baboons and Beads

December 10, 2019 tinyteddy

This is the closest wildlife reserve to Accra being as it is located less than 50 kms away. Its not a big area but it covers a huge punch with the attractions and wildlife on offer. The reserve is made […]

Ghana

Northern Ghana – final thoughts

December 6, 2019 tinyteddy

The few days in this region of Ghana was one of the best experiences I have ever had. The region has plenty of activities. The people are friendly (depending on who you ask of course). The scenery is gorgeous. I […]

Ghana

Back to school with Jay-z

December 6, 2019 tinyteddy

Ok this was a bit of an impromptu visit to Ganu’s old school where I discovered he was known as Jay-z. . We were close by and he was keen to visit. It was also an opportunity to see inside […]

Ghana

SWOPA – If only there had been the time

December 6, 2019 tinyteddy

SWOPA which stands for Sirigu Women’s Organization for Pottery and Art. As you would expect this beautiful center is situated in Sirigu. One thing you can’t help noticing when you arrive are the stunning wall paintings. The center was founded […]

Ghana

The Chief of Bongo – A lawyer without a portfolio.

December 6, 2019 tinyteddy

There are always travel experiences that leave you with a wonderful feeling and meeting the Chief of Bongo was just one of those experiences.Chief Babasalifa (Bonaba) is chief of 40 villages in this upper region of Ghana. He was in […]