Articles Tagged with Ghana

Safari simply means “journey” in Swahili — and although the word probably conjures images of 4x4s trundling through game reserves on the trail of giraffes, lions and elephants, there are many alternative ways to go…

Travel is even more rewarding when you connect to the world in a way that goes beyond just moving through it. The trips that best bond us often have an inspiring human connection that becomes…

Ever-changing travel restrictions, closures and Covid protocols have created a topsy-turvy world of uncertainty around travel. Under the looming threat of cancellation, booking a vacation has become fraught with anxiety. That’s why it’s never been…

Travelers have the unique opportunity to learn about diverse cultures born of the African diaspora while crisscrossing the globe. Its influence is present in almost every destination around the world. So Marriott Bonvoy Traveler checked…

With spring on the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere, March is a time to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and longer days. In the Southern Hemisphere, the month kicks off autumn — and often…

As we start the new year, the promise of a return to travel seems within reach. Now is the time to start daydreaming about (and even low-key planning!) future trips and get inspired about places…

“Akwaaba!” That friendly greeting floated over to me several times from strangers bearing wide smiles upon my arrival in Ghana’s capital city, Accra. Casually denoting “welcome,” this nuanced word actually means “you’re welcome to this…