Category Archives: Wanderer Wednesday

Wanderer Wednesday #12: Undiscovered Paradise

European travelers are keeping a huge secret.  Do you know what it is? Short answer West Africa and even more so Ghana. When traveling in Ghana of the few tourists that you will come across at the tourist hot spots … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #11: Eco-travel Responsibly

The world tourism industry is the largest in the world. With this sort of power there is so much potential for environmental harm, but there are things that can be done to do good while traveling that can decrees the … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #10: Recipe for Jollof Rice

In one of my prior posts, about FAQs I briefly touch on some of the food that is enjoyed in Ghana. Jollof rice is one of the popular dishes in Ghana that is equally enjoyed by westerners alike. This dish … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #9: The benefits of using a Guide in Ghana

I am one of those very independent people that loves to find my own solutions to problems and navigate my own way through different situations and scenarios. Because of this I can very much understand the mentality of the independent … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #8: How to avoid romance scams

Ghana is a wonderful place with friendly people that are like most places generally honest.  If you don’t believe me go and visit, spend some time and get to know some people.  But unfortunately recently Ghana has gained a little bit of a reputation for … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #7: Favorite Places in Ghana

Today I am going to share with you some of my favorite places in Ghana and each of them are a reason why I fell in love with Ghana and continue to go back. The people that I met at … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #6: Frequently Asked Questions

Today we are going to cover some of the frequently asked questions about Green Bug Adventures and Ghana. Frequently asked Questions about Green Bug Adventures: Q. Will the owner Leif Ryman be leading the trips? A. No. Part of what … Continue reading

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Wander Wednesday #5: Ghana Travel Etiquette Continued

Last week I started a post on Wanderer Wednesday about travel Etiquette for Ghana. We went over a number things to consider, like how you dress, not using your left hand, greeting people, smoking in public, visiting the chief, and … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #4: Ghana Travel Etiquette

I got a little behind in Wanderer Wednesdays compared to the other daily specials that are on #5 but life goes on. This week I would like to give an introduction to some basic etiquette for a traveler to Ghana.  With … Continue reading

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Wanderer Wednesday #3: The Trotro

What is a Trotro? A Tro-Tro is the local name for the often crowded but cheap mini-bus transportation used in Ghana. Your first introduction to a Tro-Tro will probably be when you are walking the streets of Accra and hear … Continue reading

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