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Ghana

Tongo Village – Check out the chief who has 23 wives.

And he looked pretty relaxed despite having fathered more than 100 children. Still the main reason for coming to this rather remarkable village is not the chief, but the extraordinary architecture. Surrounded by the Tengzung hills you can look out […]

Ghana

Bolga – The quintessential basket

I was dying to get my hands on one of these gorgeous baskets for which the Bolgatanga region of Ghana is famous for. Called by the shortened name of Bolga these stunning baskets are hand woven by artisans in farming […]

Ghana

The Pikworo Slave camp

Pikworo Slave Camp is located just 3 kms from Paga. It was established in 1704 while the trade was at its peak. Its a bit unusual being as it is not next to the ocean where slaves traditionally passed through […]

Ghana

How to get into Burkina Fasso without a visa

In principle you need a visa to get into Burkina Fasso but with a little persuasion on both sides of the border they will let you in. Citizens of Ghana can freely enter so Ganu my guide and our driver […]

Ghana

Paga – you can actually sit on the crocodiles

Yes it’s true you can indeed sit on the crocodiles here. The Paga legend There seems to be several legends related to the crocodiles. This is the one I was told. Back in the 18th century ago there was a […]

Ghana

Karimenga village – Herbs and the Fulani

Karimnga village where I stayed is absolutely charming. If you walk around you will be rewarded with friendly faces, rustic charm and the occassional cheeky little chappy. You will find people just doing everyday things. Hanging out! Collecting water Grinding […]

Ghana

I stayed at the Green House Lodge

At least I did stay here once I had climbed over the wall which is apparently a tradition. This place absolutely oozes charm. It’s an Eco lodge, solar powered and fairly rustic. Don’t expect state of the art facilities but […]

Ghana

The Karimenga Experience – “Timeema”

Well that sounds exotic and it was. In fact I would go as far as to say my 3 night stay here was one of my best experiences in Ghana. Just for the record that doesn’t take anything away from […]

Ghana

I stayed at the Hotel Zosimli – all about friendship

I stayed at this super modern hotel twice. It is just outside Tamale and not far from the airport. The owners Abdul and Heike are absolutely charming and they really care about their guests. The rooms are super spacious and […]

Ghana

Kumasi Zoo – The camel enjoyed a joke!

I’m not big on Zoos and I know plenty of people have moral issues with them but i stumbled upon this one on my way from the cultural center. After being assured the animals were well kept I paid a […]