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 [...]

“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 [...]

The Republic of Guinea–not to be confused with Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, nor Papa New Guinea–may be a country you haven’t heard much about. Tucked snugly in the middle of Francophone West Africa, Guinea is a nation generally known for its painfully inefficient leadership, a startling lack of basic infrastructure, and, [...]

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 [...]

If you are planning a holiday in the near future, why not try something different and consider Djibouti? This relatively small country lies on the east coast of Africa between Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, and is a huge favourite with divers because its coast provides fantastic access to both the [...]

If, when you think of Egypt, you imagine yellow sand-dunes and dusty pyramids, it’s time to pay this fascinating country a visit and take a second look. Booking a cheap holiday to Egypt will enable you to see that the country is actually home to an awe-inspiring color-palette. Fly to [...]

While not many associate penguins with the African continent, the South African town of Betty’s Bay has become overrun with them. These hundreds of penguins, appropriately named Jackass Penguins, broke loose from a conservation area and are now settling in on people’s lawns and are turning their manicured lawns into dumps. [...]

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 [...]

One of the great things about traveling to a country without any expectations is how easily it can surprise you. Before going to Ghana, Africa, which I wouldn’t exactly call a tourism hot spot, I had no idea what to expect. I had a few fairy tale images in my [...]