Jessie on a Journey

While Accra may be the capital of Ghana, Africa, it is understood by travelers that Cape Coast is a destination favorite. The area is quite touristy, with myriad attractions, shops, and beaches. And for tourists looking to feel a little less foreign, this is the perfect place. Why Go? In [...]

Travel isn’t just about seeing new cities and discovering new landscapes. Many times, the physical journey leads the traveler on an internal journey, as well. From my experiences backpacking solo, volunteering abroad, living with families in other countries and being open to new adventures, I’ve learned a lot about life [...]

“Do you hear that?” Steph asks groggily, rolling to face me on our over-sized mattress. I had actually woken up moments before her and was wondering what the noise was myself. At our homestay house in Ghana, Africa, the sounds of bleating sheep and the beeping of the Reed Frog [...]

Learning a foreign language can be difficult, and for people traveling to Ghana for only a short amount of time trying to become fluent in Twi, one of the country’s native languages, may be a bit farfetched. However, learning some important phrases before you go can help prepare you for [...]

In terms of long-term backpacking, I’ve done Europe twice, Ghana, South East Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and — my personal favorite — South America. After three months making my way from Brazil, through Argentina, Patagonia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and ending in the Galapagos, I realized South America [...]

Having nobody to travel with shouldn’t stop you from visiting the destinations you dream of going to. In fact, meeting others on the road is a lot easier than people think. To help you make friends while traveling solo, use the tips below. Strike Up Conversation On Public Transport Taking [...]

It’s the beginning of a new year and the time when people start thinking of ways to improve themselves in 2013. Instead of just focusing on how to make yourself better, why not think about ways to make your travels more worthwhile? To help,  here are 15 travel resolutions to [...]

“The best piece of wine advice ever given to me was to drink promiscuously,” says Jason Miller of Rich & Lingering, our tour guide for the day. “Try different styles, flavors, grapes.” We’re departing the Hilton Adelaide for a day spent in South Australia’s lesser-known wine country. While most people [...]

Here’s a twist on your typical volunteer vacation. Globe Aware has lots of programs to quite a few countries and has just re-opened their Cuba program. Since the Cuban government does not promote outside help or aid in terms of manual volunteer work, the project focuses on education and research. [...]

While Ghana may not be the first destination people think of when they hear the word “vacation”, it is ideal for those looking to experience African culture in a relatively safe country. For those wishing to venture out of the chaotic, diesel-infused capital of Accra, head over to the Volta [...]