Kumasi and the four villages inn July 10th 2010 July 9, 2010
Kumasi is the cultural capital of Ghana. It is also the capital of the Asanti region. I love it here sooooo much more than Accra. It’s about a 5 hour drive from Accra --- not because of distance but because of construction and traffic --- and it feels like a different country. Accra is all hustle and bustle --- except when you’re waiting for something to get fixed. It’s concret ... read more
Africa » Ghana » Ashanti 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 ... ... read more
I'm a lucky soul who works hard 10 months of the year and travels during the summer. This year it's Ireland. Last year it was just Disneyland (money was a problem but I managed to win the Disney trip so yay us), and the year before Vancouver (May), New Orleans (6/17ish) and Ghana (June/July).
Sometimes I even manage to sneak in a trip or two during the work year. Life is very good when that happens!... full info