Great chop bar in Busua

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 …

Latest news from eastern and coastal Ghana

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 …

Hide Out Lodge, Butre

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, …

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 …

Crime at Ezile Bay, Akwidaa

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 …

News from Cape Three Points

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 …

Green Zion Gardens, Butre

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. …

2016 trip report

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 …

Safety alert for coast between Busua and Cape Three Points

Françoise writes: Yesterday on 2 Feb 2016 we were attacked on the road between Ezile Bay and Cape Three Points. We left for Cape Three Points on foot and followed the road and then the beach up to the village and then the light house. We ate at the village then came back the same way. On the …

News from Busua & Kumasi

Sophia Kahn writes: I'm just back from a two week holiday in Ghana and found your guide really helpful and informative - thank you. I thought I send a couple of updates while everything is still fresh in my mind. Firstly, about Busua: I loved this place with its beautiful beach and particularly wanted to …