Milena writes: I bought the Bradt travel guide for Ghana two years ago and was perfectly happy with it. I stayed in Ghana for one year and enjoyed following a lot of suggestions for journeys from that guide. But I would like to add a hint for a really good restaurant in Busua. I couldn't find … Continue reading Great chop bar in Busua
Many thanks to Nancy Chuang, who is currently in Ghana updating the Bradt Guide for the 8th edition, for these useful news snippets: AKWIDAA/EZILE BAY: A new chief for Akwidaa was installed in 2017, and everyone says this has made things safer for tourists. CAPE THREE POINTS: If you are self-driving to Escape 3 Points, … Continue reading West Coast updates
Thanks to Nancy Chuang, who is Ghana right now researching the coming 8th edition of the Bradt Guide, for the following key updates (listed in alphabetical order): ACCRA (TESHIE-NUNGUA): people who book online would already know this, but if you’re driving out to the African Royal Beach Hotel without making prior contact, just know that … Continue reading Latest news from eastern and coastal Ghana
Frank writes: After an exhausting day of travelling from Bolgatanga in the north, we arrived in Takoradi where George from Hide Out Lodge picked us up at 11 p.m. After an adventurous ride we arrived at the Hide Out Lodge in Butre and George showed us our room. Actually we booked a different room, … Continue reading Hide Out Lodge, Butre
Dominik writes: First of all, thank you for your helpful tips in the Bradt guide. It helped a lot for my Ghana trip this November. I usually don't write any comments on my holidays or guidebooks, but I thought that one episode might be worth being mentioned in the next edition. At least if … Continue reading Detailed November 2017 trip report
Regrettably, we have to alert readers to an ongoing crime problem at Ezile Bay, which is otherwise one of Ghana's loveliest beach retreats. We received a report today about a break-in to one of the rooms on 24 December 2016 in which the victim lost all his valuables. We also understand that at least one similar incident happened … Continue reading Crime at Ezile Bay, Akwidaa
Kate Woolever Martinez writes: I have traveled to Ghana many times and have enjoyed your books! This past summer I took my high school students from Minneapolis, MN, USA there for 4 weeks. While there we were living in Cape Three Points. I wanted to reach out to you because Cape Three Points is doing … Continue reading News from Cape Three Points
Irene writes: Green Zion Gardens in Butre has upgraded its services since your last edition was published. Thos owner-managed lodge now offers accommodation (listed on http://www.airbnb.com) as well as an Indian vegetarian restaurant and bar. It has 3 rooms for rent. 30 cedis each person. One is a double room with twin beds with bathroom and porch. … Continue reading Green Zion Gardens, Butre
Christian writes: First of all I would like to say thank you for your informative good guide book to Ghana. I travel to different countries around the world yearly and your guide book was probably the best I had in hands for years. While travelling I found a few mistakes/updates: Cape Coast Castle (p.208) US$10 … Continue reading 2016 trip report
Nouss writes: I'd like to bring to your attention my big disappointment about one of the hotels listed in your 6th edition, and to suggest that you warn the readers regarding the deterioration of the facilities and the inappropriate, even disrespectful attitude of the management towards customers. I went to Safari Beach Lodge (Akwidaa - … Continue reading Safari Beach Lodge, Akwidaa
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