Travel Blog » Africa » Ghana

Ghana Travel Blogs

Background: Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. A long series of coups resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and a ban on political parties. A new constitution, restoring multiparty politics, was approved in 1992. Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS, head of state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR, who defeated former Vice President Atta MILLS in a free and fair election, succeeded him.

Ghana

Map of Ghana

Ghana's Flag

Hostels in Ghana
Latest Ghana Blog Entries
Ghana Photos

By lyssapoague
November 18th 2009

pitchas Africa » Ghana

ISH
third floor, second from the right

i didn't have a camera for a month or so, so the pictures from togo and kumasi are from anouk and taylor -explaining why i have a lot more from green turtle and ada foah.. the past few trips have been really good for pictures. [View Full Entry]

By Anita B
November 18th 2009

Highlights of Ghana Africa » Ghana

All good things must come to an end . I have had the best 9 weeks of my life. When visiting Ghana you must be very opened minded and embrace the new culture as much as possible . Places you must visit. 1 Cape coast castle: A historical building thats holds tons of history on the slave trade , worth journey .Also visited by Obama and his wife . 2 Canopy walk : You are 400 feet above the ground but its such an adventure so glad i did it . 3 Kokrobite : A great place to spend the week [View Full Entry]

By lyssapoague
November 12th 2009

green turtle lodge Africa » Ghana

Last wednesday, my indigenous religion class visited a traditional shrine. field trips here aren't as easy as in the states -there are probably 400 people in this class so the whole thing took four hours longer than it was supposed to. still, it was really interesting. the shrine wasn't what i had imagined at all. it was pretty much a designated building where the appointed traditional priests work. the only noticable differences between a normal building were that you had to remove your shoes before entering, couldn't cross your legs while inside or bring in any food containing salt. the prie [View Full Entry]

By sarahdoesafrica
October 29th 2009

GHANA ROXZORS Africa » Ghana

This is an angry note with lots of cursing just to let you know in advance. Oh you know, today was your typical Ghanaian day. The world shat upon our faces. My room was broken into and all of malina’s money for the REST OF THE TRIP (which she got out of the bank LAST NIGHT) was stolen. She had to get out the rest of her money because her bank is switching from visa to mastercard and they don’t do mastercard in Ghana. All of my American money was taken but it wasn’t much compared to Malina so I’m not [View Full Entry]

By t hook
October 27th 2009

Tomorrow is another day Africa » Ghana » Greater Accra

lazy day
me and my moody bedmate

A lazy day here is different from one at home. Because you have the sense that whatever you did or didn’t do, it was enough. It was enough to just live, to feel the sweat sticking the clothes to your body and feel the heat of the sun envelope you like a fire does burning embers. It was enough to step outside and leisurely make your way down the dirt road to greet the neighbors, to buy a yam and some oranges. Of course you may have slept too much and missed out on a more interesting excursion, but there’s always [View Full Entry]

By Marla
October 26th 2009

Rugby Africa » Ghana

heya sooooo my whole thing of being a medic was rather entertaining. I didnt have too much to work with, but i had some anticeptic concentrate, gentian violet, bandages and heat spray. The first match was a bunch of kids, they were pretty funny to watch since most of them are so gangly that theres no real muscle behind their charges etc. At the end though, ALL of the kids came up to me ( once they found out an obroni girl was doing the treatment) and wanted some attention. Some of them even made there own scratches to have need [View Full Entry]

By lyssapoague
October 26th 2009

kumasi Africa » Ghana

Alright, I know I’ve been slacking lately. But in my defense, the electricity has been going out a lot so I haven’t even gone near my computer lately. I’ll backtrack a bit. Last weekend the entire ISEP group went to Kumasi. Kumasi is the second largest city in Ghana located in the ashanti region, about a five hour drive north of accra. Traveling as a big group of obruni’s is such a different experience as traveling in a small group. I prefer the latter but it was still a fun trip and much easier than having to personally make all the [View Full Entry]

By Marla
October 24th 2009

pictures up soon Africa » Ghana » Greater Accra » Legon

Hey everyone, I havnt had time to go through my photos or shrink any of them and thats why the're not up yet. I ll try to get to that soon. Today i am the official medic at a rugby tournament,: i have not the slightest clue as to how i got into that. Someone asked if people knew a little first aid, i said yes and they said im now the official medic... YIKES!@!! i hope there are no serious injuries or anything.. more updates later! [View Full Entry]

By sarahdoesafrica
October 23rd 2009

kumasi and the beginning of my anti-fruit reign! Africa » Ghana

Friday, Oct 16, 2009 We left early for Kumasi! Along the way there I, with all the other ladies, peed in lost of female urinals. Toilets are so cool and amazing but I will say yet again my pride in my female urinal abilities- it’s so gross. The drive was pretty darn far and took 6 hoursish to make it. First we went to the Ashanti Palace and got to learn about the history of the Ashanti kings and how they work within the democratic system today. After that we went to the cultural center in Kumasi which was very, very [View Full Entry]

By sarahdoesafrica
October 21st 2009

October 5-15 Africa » Ghana

Monday, October 5, 2009 In class today we were informed that we have an exam next week which is worth 50% of our grade. I’m glad that the readings for class were just made available last week! So looks like I have a lot of learning to do about international economic relations…. I also took a nap today which is very out of the ordinary for me. I may say I’m going to take a nap but that usually just means me laying there relaxing but no actual sleep. I didn’t even mean to fall asleep but then hey 2 [View Full Entry]

Travel Blog » Africa » Ghana