Dixcove (Ghana)

Advantages: Views, wildlife, tradition
Disadvantages: None

...Kumasi is Ghana's second largest city and is situated in the Ashanti Region. It is about 5 hours drive from Accra. This region is rich in ancient history, culture and tradition. It is the heartland of all Asante and the ancient Asante Kingdom. Kumasi was founded in 1695 by the Asantehene Osei Tutu. Kumasi has various attractions such as palaces, museums, forts, churches, festivals and traditional articrafts. It also has the largest open air market in West Africa. Around Kumasi are the little artisan villages where traditional handcrafts, wood carvings and native woven cloths are sold. Among the attractions to visitors are the local funerals that usually take place on Saturday, where mourners wear the traditional red and black with drumming, dancing and drinking. A spectacular traditional even not to be missed... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap fares, very prominent throughout Africa
Disadvantages: Occasional delays, long queues at check-in

...Having been transferred to Ghana in the year 2000 and having lived their for a period of over one year I thought I might write an opinion on Ghana Airways, with whom I traveled with many times. Ghana Airways is the national airline of Ghana and their slogan is “Your Star in the Sky” They operate a fleet of DC10 aircraft, which they use for their long haul flights, and a fleet of DC9 aircraft, which they use on the short haul flights. Although these aircraft are quite old, they are maintained and serviced very well. The destinations covered by Ghana Airways, from and to the capital city Accra, are: Long Haul Flights --------------------- New York, Baltimore, London, Dusseldorf, Johannesburg, Harare, Short Haul Flights ---------------------- Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Conakry (Guinea), Dakar (Senegal), Lagos... Read review

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Advantages: Friendly population, safety
Disadvantages: Frequent electricity outages and Water outages

...Accra is the captial city of Ghana. It is the seat of government and its financial center where all the major banks operate. Presently it is undergoing a major reconstruction programme and new roads have already been constructed and others are presently under contruction. The night life in Accra is varied and lively with a wonderful selection of restaurants serving African, European, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern cuisine. Their are many hotels ranging from the 5 stars to the single star. The city is scattered with various pubs and night clubs to suit everyone's taste. During the day there are several attractions one might like to visit such as the National Museum with contains cultural and historical articrafts and handicrafts, Accra Zoo, Makola market where one can experience the true hustle and bustle of a market normally... Read review

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