If you want to see where the captured Africans took their last bath before being marched down to the coast and its slave castles, you’ll want to visit Assin Manso. It’s known as the Ancestral …
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Beach Destination: Clearwater
Previously named one of the best beach towns in America, you definitely want to put Clearwater Beach on your bucket list. It’s located on Florida’s gulf coast, near Tampa and St. Petersburg. It’s one of …
The slave castles will fill you with anger, but they’re worth visiting
The most challenging part of my solo trip to Ghana was visiting the slaves castles on Ghana’s southern coast. It was one of the main reasons I chose to visit the West African country. I …
Need help booking a hotel in Ghana? We got you.
There’s a wide variety of hotels in Ghana so you’ll definitely want to read the reviews. My tour guides at Ashanti African Tours were very helpful in guiding me to find lodging that met my …
How to make Kente cloth and greet an Ashanti King
If you’re traveling across the globe to Ghana, you’ve got to check out Kumasi, home to the Ashanti Kingdom. It’s where you’ll learn about Kente cloth and Adinkra symbols such as Sankofa. The kingdom has …
I went to Ghana and returned home with a new name
When you travel to Ghana, one of the things many of the tour companies offer is the opportunity to participate in a naming ceremony. It is a fascinating experience that I’ll remember forever! Ashanti African …
Solo trip to Ghana
My solo trip to Ghana was amazing. Culturally enriching and relaxing doesn’t even begin to describe it. My tour guides Prince and Isaac, with Ashanti African Tours were awesome! https://youtu.be/b7AxzSyB1pk When I tell you God …
Your guide to Toronto’s Caribana Festival
Toronto’s Caribbean Caribana festival is such a sight and a great place for young people from all over to come together and party. I must admit – this is not the place to bring your …