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Practical guides to Ghana: cities, food, travel, money, and doing business.

October 14, 2026

Ghana Tourism Guide: Plan Your 2026 Trip

Plan your Ghana trip with this 2026 tourism guide: best times to visit, regions, itineraries, food, festivals, and practical tips for first time visitors.

October 11, 2026

Start a Business in Ghana: Setup Guide

How to start a business in Ghana: Registrar General registration, GIPC rules for foreign investors, tax and VAT, hiring staff, costs, and first steps.

October 8, 2026

Best Restaurants in Accra: Where to Eat

From Osu street food to East Legon fine dining, here is where to eat in Accra by neighborhood. Dishes to try, price guidance, and practical tips for visitors.

October 5, 2026

Healthcare in Ghana: A Visitor's Guide

Healthcare in Ghana explained: major hospitals, travel insurance, pharmacies, vaccinations, malaria, and practical health tips for visitors and expats.

October 1, 2026

Ghana Mobile Money & Banking Guide 2026

How mobile money works in Ghana: MTN MoMo, Telecel and AirtelTigo setup, agents, fees, fraud safety tips, plus banking and ATM basics for visitors and expats.

September 27, 2026

Ghana Traditional Foods: Dishes to Try

Waakye, fufu, jollof, banku, kenkey, kelewele and more: an honest guide to Ghana's essential traditional dishes, what they are, and how to eat them well.

September 21, 2026

Kumasi & Ashanti Region Guide for Visitors

Visitor guide to Kumasi and the Ashanti Region: Manhyia Palace, Kejetia Market, kente weaving villages, Akwasidae festival, local food, and travel tips.

September 14, 2026

Kakum National Park: Canopy Walkway Guide

Everything you need for Kakum National Park: the famous canopy walkway, wildlife, getting there from Cape Coast, seasons, packing, and practical visitor tips.

September 9, 2026

Cape Coast Castle: History & Visitor Guide

Planning a visit to Cape Coast Castle? Its history, what the guided tour covers, Elmina comparison, and practical tips for this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

September 3, 2026

Accra City Guide: Neighborhoods & Sights

First timer's guide to Accra, Ghana: best neighborhoods to stay, getting around, top sights, beaches, food, nightlife, safety, and money tips for your trip.