Krystof writes: Thanks for your great work, the Bradt Guide has helped me a lot in Ghana! I would like to share two small hints for a future visitors. 1. Gomoa Fetteh There is a new fast food place called Paradise Crown Cafe run by a family from Bermuda who relocated to Ghana. We were … Continue reading Gomoa Fettah & Cape Coast Updates
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West Coast updates
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
Detailed west coast trip report… and a tip for music enthusiasts!
Paul writes: We've just returned from three weeks travelling down the coast of Ghana and have some comments and recommendations you might like to take note of. ACCRA The old Penta hotel on Oxford Street, Osu has been extensively refurbished and is now the URBANO HOTEL. Not cheap (around £96 p.n. for a double) but … Continue reading Detailed west coast trip report… and a tip for music enthusiasts!
Oasis Beach Resort, Cape Coast
Nele writes: Thank you for an amazing travel guide to Ghana! My husband was born and bred in the Volta Region so l can't wish for a better guide, but outside of Volta we always use your guide, jokingly refered to as the bible. We are lucky to explore more parts of the country, sometimes … Continue reading Oasis Beach Resort, Cape Coast
Global Mamas in Cape Coast
Alison Robinson of Global Mamas writes: Global Mamas, as listed on p207 of the 7th edition, is an NGO that helps provide sustainable livelihoods to women in Ghana by making fair trade products. In Cape Coast we offer cultural workshops in batik, cooking, head wrapping and drumming and dance. For further details see http://www.globalmamas.org/Info/cultural-workshops. To book a … Continue reading Global Mamas in Cape Coast
Detailed November 2017 trip report
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
Feb 2017 trip report
Kim writes: We traveled in Ghana in February. The Bradt guide was of great help. There are a few places we really want to recommend. Wa: Wa was absolutely beautiful and great for experiencing the North. We can recommend the Jam guesthouse. The staff was great and they prepare wonderful dinners. It's a little out … Continue reading Feb 2017 trip report
Oasis Beach Resort, Cape Coast
Mirko Schumm of Oasis Beach Resort writes: I wanted to let you know about some recent changes at our resort! New numbers: 00233 (0)245128322 for management and for room enquiries see below. New website: www.oasisbeach-ghana.com facebook: @oasisbeachresort operating times: Restaurant: 7.30 am-11.00 pm Bar: 8.00 am-11.30 pm Reception: 8.00 am-10.00 pm Restaurant now offers specials like … Continue reading Oasis Beach Resort, Cape Coast
July 2016 trip report
Lluís Vives writes: We've just come back from our trip in Ghana, which we really enjoyed. Your guidebook and updates have been really helpful although most of the prices have changed due to current exchange rate (for euro, about 4.4GHC / 1 euro). In Accra, we found the Rising Phoenix Hotel in Usher absolutely rundown and … Continue reading July 2016 trip report
Feb 2016 trip report
Paul Bodenham writes: First of all may I thank you for all your hard work producing the Ghana guidebooks for Bradt. We've been using them for many years and have found them essential. I would like to pass on some information about accommodation in Saltpond, which we visited last February (sorry for the delay!). Mfantessim … Continue reading Feb 2016 trip report