WANDERLUST: 5 REASONS TO VISIT GHANA POST RONA

There are a good number of destinations that will call for your attention when you are thinking of where next to go on vacation, here are five reasons why you should consider making the peaceful and very welcoming country of Ghana your next stop.

FOREIGNERS WELCOME

When you are thinking about where to visit overseas, you definitely want to consider how welcoming the place is to foreigners, and Ghanaians are widely known for their friendliness towards tourists and visitors in general. Now, we are not vouching for the attitude every single Ghanaian is going to have toward a foreigner, but, what we are saying is that the aura you would get should you visit Ghana will be one that is very pleasant and welcoming. In their own words, “Akwaaba!”

RICH HISTORY

Ghana has such a rich history —of valor, tenacity, and faith. Despite some of its history being dark, i.e., the slave trade, there are so many pleasant things to learn about Ghana. Its pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial narratives tell an educative and enlightening story of its people and their place in world history.

LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES

There are lots of fun things to do when in Ghana. For a start, there’s the Afrochella festival  —a festival that gleefully celebrates the richness and diversity of African heritage, culture and the creatives it has birthed. Besides that, you can go for a canopy walk at the Kakum national park, or take a trip to the sacred crocodile ponds in Paga. These are just a few of the fun things you can do when in Ghana.

FASHION

Traditional Ghanaian fashion can be described as a burst of colors and patterns, they are oh so pleasing to the eyes! Not only that, they also look great in pictures. When thinking of a travel destination, you want to pick a place that’s not drab, so with the tropical climate and friendliness of its people, the brightness of Ghanaian fashion is just another reason why you should visit the country.

LANGUAGE

This is especially useful for first-time travelers who might be concerned about any language barrier. Ghana has numerous ethnic groups, each with its own local language, but English is the official language of the country, so most people you would come across will know how to communicate very fluently in the English language, which makes for very smooth language encounters.