Share Elmina Castle in Cape Coast Ghana was constructed by the Portuguese in 1482 and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. The Castle is one of the biggest and oldest in West Africa and synonymous with the slave trade. The name “Elmina” is derived from the Portuguese word for “mine”. Elmina Castle was in the »
Share First Part of our “Ghana Series” takes us to the Makola Market. To many visitors Africa’s markets or bazaars are the sum of their stalls, festive places and a drone of noise. They are also full of curious sights and provide a visitor with a snapshot of the heritage and culture of the people. To the »
Share Aburi Botanical Gardens arouses conflicting feelings in the hearts of Ghanaians. It covers 64.8 hectares and was built in 1890. Famous people who have visited and planted commemoration trees include Queen Elizabeth in 1961 and Prince Charles in 1977. England’s Kew Gardens recently turned 250 and has established itself as a leading botanical garden in »
Share Located in southern Africa, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest waterfall. A major attraction on the Zambezi River, thousands of travelers from around the globe make the trek to witness this breathtaking display of falling water. The following offerings relate a wealth of facts and trivia about Victoria Falls. The people who live in the vicinity »
