Accra posts
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Mar 16th, 2012 at 5:00PM: When planning a vacation, it isn't too often you hear people choosing Ghana as their must-visit destination. In reality, there are many unique and worthwhile experiences to be had in this African country. Before I visited, I was unsure what to expect, as I didn't know anyone who had ever been there. However, the friendly people, unique foods, and culturally immersive experiences made me fall in ...
by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Jan 13th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Think of sustainability, and San Francisco is probably the first city to come to mind. But a new crop of green urban centers is emerging, and they're not where you might think.
Leon Kaye, editor of GreenGoPost.com, recently published a list of his picks for emerging sustainable cities to watch in 2012. Some spots were to be expected, like Detroit, with its preponderance of urban renewal ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Jan 5th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
For those looking to travel on a budget, Ghana, Africa, is a prime destination. According to exchange-rates.com, as of December, 2011, $1 was equivalent to about 1.63-1.65 Ghanaian Cedis.
It is not hard to travel around Ghana and spend very little money. While taxis are considered the "expensive" form of transportation, you can still get pretty far for $5 or less. The more economical form of ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
Nov 16th, 2011 at 6:00PM:
Bikelordz : Stunts and Styles from Accra, Ghana from Bikelordz on Vimeo.
The culture of a place is precisely what helps us get to know that place--even if the culture involves bike stunts and the place is Accra, Ghana. There's a biking culture in Accra that I wasn't aware of before watching this video. The video is just a sneak-peek, a trailer for a documentary that is currently being ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (7 months ago)
Oct 16th, 2011 at 3:00PM: For those traveling in Ghana who want to get out of the big, noisy capital city of Accra, Kokrobite is a beach paradise located less than an hour away. The village is easily accessible by tro-tro from Tema Station, Kaneshie Market, or anywhere else you see people hailing a car. Kokrobite can provide both a perfect day trip or an enjoyable weekend stay.
Where to Stay
Whether you plan on ...