Travel information and tips on Ghana including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in Ghana, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more. "Getting Away With Jim Bruner" - your first stop for travel information on Ghana!
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Ghana Ghana has been working hard to increase tourism. Visitors can visit old British, Dutch, and Portuguese trading forts and
castles, check out the game reserves, enjoy the fine beaches, or just spend time inside gambling in one of the casinos.
A lot of visitors enjoy one of the many folk music festivals that thrive throughout the country.
You will need a passport, and probably a visa, to visit Ghana
Passport Visa Express specializes in
obtaining Passports for United States Citizens who wish to travel
internationally within the next 30 days. We work directly with the U.S.
Passport Agency assisting you in expediting your passport application in
as fast as the same day! Our passport consultants have many years of
direct experience working with the Passport Agency.
Ghana is a treasure house of African Cultures It's rich cultural
heritage with the ancient institution of chieftaincy as its stronghold bears the
same significance as it did many centuries back. It has even grown stronger over
the years through its time-honoured cultural practices and its age-old
traditions of endless, colourful year round festivals. Ghana also has a rich
biodiversity of magnificent tropical rain forest canopy where Diana and Colobus
monkeys can be found.
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Currency Information and Money Matters
Currency
Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports,
railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency
exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and
rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a
nightmare. Order in advance from
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Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and
money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and
transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate:
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Language I have found that it helps to know at least a
little bit of the language as I travel in other countries. You do not have to be
able to be a fluent speaker, but knowing a few key words and phrases will really
help. I have found that, although almost everywhere I go I can find someone who
speaks English, knowing just a few words of the local language can really be a
help. And, it lets others know I am at least interested in their language. Visit
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Insurance If you need medical
care while you are away, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not
accept payment through your insurance company and that you will therefore to pay
in full for your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative. For compensation, you must be treated by licensed
medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation
and receipts. It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel
insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Visit
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describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or
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Getting To
and Around
in Ghana
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to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me.
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The
Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available
through their partner organizations in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Romania and
Uganda. Volunteer work is a great way to contribute to the global community and
also fosters personal growth. Click on
GVN Programsto see what is
offered in each of the counties they serve. They also
offer a professional course in TEFL through their partner Global English who
offers discounts for all of their volunteers.
For more information on this program,
click here.
Additional details are available at
www.volunteer.org.nz.
Accra is the capital, and most populous city of
Ghana. The city also doubles as the capital of the Greater Accra
Region, and of the Accra Metropolis District with which it is
coterminous. It is the administrative, communications, and
economic center of the country. Over 70% of Ghana's
manufacturing capacity is located within this region district.
Accra has been Ghana's capital since 1877, and contains public
buildings reflecting its transition from a 19th century suburb
of Victoriasborg to the modern metropolis it is today.
Among the attractions of Accra are the National
Museum, with a display of exhibits that reflect the heritage of
Ghana from prehistoric times to modern times, the National
Theatre with its distinct modern architecture, Independence
Square, the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the Accra International
Conference Centre, the fishing port at Jamestown and Makola
Market.
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Links
for Ghana Click here for language
helps, dictionaries,
electronic translators,
language software and other helps for learning
a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the
country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip
more. Jim.
iTravelto.com
offers a comprehensive African travel search engine
(especially for South Africa) with lots of good information along with bookings
for exciting travel packages to key tourist destinations in South Africa and the
world.
The
Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer opportunities available
through their partner organizations in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, Romania and
Uganda. Volunteer work is a great way to contribute to the global community and
also fosters personal growth. Click on
GVN Programs to see what is
offered in each of the counties they serve. They also
offer a professional course in TEFL through their partner Global English who
offers discounts for all of their volunteers.
For more information on this program,
click here.
Additional details are available at
www.volunteer.org.nz.
