Ghana - General Info

Travelling Ghana as a woman is quite safe. Be careful in Accra, it's a big city where the locals are used to interact with tourists. They will try to sell you things, ask you for money,...

Bolgatanga in the upper east rigion van Ghana heeft mijn hart gestolen. Je hebt er alles; Pito bier, Foe foe, de loto en knapperige maiskolfjes op elke straat hoek. Een lapjes markt met de mooiste stoffen, kralen en kruiden. Ik ga er vroeg of laat zeker nog een keertje naar terug.

Be very careful wandering around after dark, women travellers will get asked for marriage by local guys, local traders will insist you buy from them but do not be offended, its only salesmen, bartering is a way of life and good deals can be found everywhere.

Women are often asked for their cell phone numbers by men with the promise of being "flashed". This is local jargon for "call". There is no harm in giving a number because they don't usually call you but it's better to give a fake one anyway. Also, it's common for men to ask to be your friend and they don't get put off if you tell them you have a partner. Better to just banter or change the subject.