Monthly Archives: April 2012

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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YouTube Tuesday #16: Ghana, a new hotbed for tourism

Ghana is working on promoting tourism within the country as a way to develop and bring in foreign capital, which makes since because tourism is one of the largest industries in the world.  Ghana also has a number of things going for … Continue reading

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Music Video Monday #18: Edem, Over Again

This Hip-Video is another example of the club music that is very popular with the youth throughout the country.  Especially so with the city youth, there is a busling urban culture developing in the cities of Ghana, with music and … Continue reading

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10 Reasons Why you should take your next vacation with Green Bug Adventures.

This was originally on the About page of this website.  I did not like it there and felt that it put too much on one page.  But these reasons still apply to why you should travel with Green Bug Adventures … Continue reading

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Music Video Monday #17: Oyedieyie By Dunsin

This goofy hiplife video tells the stories of some Oyeadieyie, who are the boys that carry sewing machines on their head and mend peoples clothes. The chorus goes like this if you could not hear it: “Oyedieyie, with his sewing … 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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Youtube Tuesday #15: Illegal Trawlers at Cape Three Points

This self explanatory video is evidence of an issue that is going on throughout Africa.  The illegal fishing of the seas of countries in Africa is one of the many economical and ecological threats to Africa in modern times.  Over fishing is … 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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YouTube Tuesday #14: Busua, Ghana

This video title Busua Ghana, was taken by a lady named Lulu while visiting Busua and  doing some surfing.  Looks like she had a great time surfing and playing with the kids.  Surfing is a great way to mix with … Continue reading

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Music Video Monday #16: Gonje Songs

The Gonje people are an ethnic group that resides in Norther Ghana.  Music is a very important part of their life like most people in Ghana.  This is a recording of 3 traditional Gonje Songs recorded in 1979.  The instrument … Continue reading

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