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All the best wildlife, bazaars, and adventures Africa has to offer from Cairo to Cape Town.
Nzulezu Stilt Village—A Unique and Magical Mystery Place!
In the capital of Ghana, Accra, I drove for seven hours to an endless charming village with forests on the surface of the water and sighed with relief. I placed out of the boat, waited patiently for it to turn to the opposite side, pulled my small bag out of the canoe, and headed straight for the village of Nzulezu, Ghana. It's about 15 minutes drive and 25 minute walk to this frabjous stilt. Here we go, half the fun. Nzulezu is located in the middle of Lake Amansuri and is made entirely of wood with traces of raffia. Nzulezu has a special atmosphere to celebrate all visitors. The village of Nzuleza on the Tandane Lake hill is about a 35 minute canoe ride from Beyin near this extraordinary stilts. Nzulezu means "surface of the water" in the language of Nzema in Ghana. An impressive feature of Nzulezu’s charm is that the wooden rooms are five meters above the lake.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
One of Africa's Best Resorts - The Royal Senchi Hotel, Ghana
When I look at the architectural design of the Royal Senchi Resort, I fully grasped why Ghana was declared one of the hottest new tourist destinations in the world in 2019. The resort is charming and offers beautiful scenery and a peaceful environment. From the entrance, customer service has always been very good from the first moment.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
The Incredible Slave Trade Defense Wall of Gwollu, Ghana
As usual, the sun was shining, the territory was calm, and the turkeys were running around. We found ourselves looking around, as our eyes were fixed on a variety of fastened woods with splints on a walled hill. After a long trip, we were finally at the 300-year long slave trade wall. The defense wall of Gwollu is located 70 km north of west Sissala district of Wa, and provides relevant information about ancient slaves operating in the northern region. Gwollu is a common environment in Burkina Faso, adjacent to West Africa. Burkina Faso benefits not only from this, but also from other neighboring countries where slaves were traded. The Gwollu defense wall is used for slave descendants of the diaspora. Gwollu covers an area of411289 km, which slightly exceeds 25 percent of the total mass of upper west region of Ghana.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
The World Is Coming to Ghana, Africa!
400 years ago, it was a painful experience for many African Americans who were forced against their will to travel to different countries across the globe for reasons unknown. To this day, many people remember, or know the stories of how their families and ancestors were treated like guilt. Hankies are always wet with tears, especially when some of them are already visiting the slave basements in Ghana. In line with this doleful story, the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo decided to return all Africans in search of their true roots through a special event in 2019, scheduled for August (2019).
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
Blofonyo
"Blofonyo!" My mother-in-law's greeting to me is full of affection and warmth. Her term of endearment literally means 'white person,' but has a whole other meaning when she speaks it. When she says it, I embrace the term, though it has a different connotation when I hear it on the street. People here are friendly, sometimes overly friendly, and I am used to attracting attention in Ghana. I hear the call 'Blofonyo' a dozen times, as I go shopping at the local market, or explore the restaurants and local shops. Among friends and family, the term becomes an inside joke. A close friend, and I jokingly refer to each other as 'Mordin,' and 'Blofonyo'–black and white respectively.
By Jenny Beck7 years ago in Wander
Tears and Fears in Kakum National Park. Top Story - January 2019.
"Don't look down," I whisper to myself. Ahead of me lies my nemesis, two planks with a rope handle hanging over empty space. Never a fan of heights, I consider backing out and heading down the mountain. The faces of several small children half my height eagerly walking across the bridge make me swallow my fears and step on the shaky boards. The pit in my stomach grows larger but my ego goads me on. My pride demands that I don't wimp out in front of these children. I stare fixedly ahead and slowly place one foot in front of the other, my fingers clenching the rope handle in a death grip.
By Jenny Beck7 years ago in Wander
Adventures in Africa: Part 2
After we reach Kokofu we moved on to our final destination in a small village. Before long, unfortunately our friends had to leave and return to the States. They showed us the necessities of what we needed to know and now we just had to unpack.
By Autumn Brown7 years ago in Wander
Adventures in Africa
Today I would like to tell a true story that is going on even to this very day. My family and I moved to Ghana Africa, on the first of June this year, to join the mission field. We sold everything we own including our house, car, beds, clothes, etc. Each of us got to take two suitcases and a carry on. Everything else was either sold or put in storage. Let me tell you that it was not easy for a single one us to sell our things and leave everything we have ever known. My family consists of my father and mother, younger brother and sisters.
By Autumn Brown7 years ago in Wander
African Descendant People: Lonely Nation Away from Home
The African presence in early human history can be found all over the world. Their presence can be found in places like India, North America, Central America, South America, Pacific Islands, Asia, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand to name a few.
By Darryl C. Richie7 years ago in Wander
