by GreenViews | Jul 20, 2026 | Tourism & Travel
Cape Coast Castle sits right on the water in the heart of Cape Coast, a lively university town in Ghana’s Central Region. For over two centuries it was the seat of the British colonial government on the Gold Coast, ruling the country from behind these same...
by GreenViews | Jul 14, 2026 | History of Ghana, Tourism & Travel
Elmina Castle is the oldest surviving European building anywhere in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Portuguese built it in 1482 on the coast of what is now Ghana, and it still stands today, overlooking the fishing town of Elmina in the Central Region. It began as a trading...
by GreenViews | May 6, 2026 | Tourism & Travel
One of the things that surprises people most about living in Accra is how quickly you can escape it. Thirty minutes in the right direction and the noise, the traffic, and the pace starts to dissolve. If you have been meaning to explore beyond the city but have not...
by GreenViews | Mar 21, 2026 | Gastronomy, Tourism & Travel
Ghana is one of the world’s most important cocoa-producing nations, and what makes it truly special is how close you can get to the action. Just a short drive from the heart of Accra, you can walk among cocoa trees, meet the farmers behind some of the...
by GreenViews | Mar 10, 2026 | Living in Ghana, Tourism & Travel
Whether you’re visiting Ghana for the first time or settling in as an expat, one question always comes up sooner or later: do I tip here, and if so, how much? The honest answer is: it depends. Tipping in Ghana isn’t governed by strict rules the way it is...
by GreenViews | Dec 31, 2025 | Living in Ghana, Tourism & Travel
If you are planning to fly to Ghana with your pet, the good news is that it is perfectly possible. The less good news is that it requires more preparation than flying within Europe or North America. Airline rules, Ghana’s import requirements and your pet’s size or...