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To be very honest, a vacation in Ghana with $10,000 is plenty of good fortune. For even the spendthrift, it might be far too much to spend in Ghana. That same amount will be gone in the twinkle of an eye in a place like Dubai.  Here in Ghana, the tourism industry alone provides over 200,000 jobs in the country and a whopping $1.1billion to the economy, accounting for about 4% of Ghana’s GDP. That alone should tell you that, with the ticket to Ghana, you are on your way to the ultimate vacation destination. Really, the figures leave you wondering why so many people visit Ghana as tourists and why so much is made from this industry. But if you ever hit the jackpot or get a heaven-sent vacation sponsorship, what will your calendar and activity list look like with a whole month leave, $10,000 and a ticket for a dream Ghana vacation? My guts tell me that, your idea list will look something like the one below. Destinations Undoubtedly, the destinations and tourist attractions ar

In our part of the world, one thing is strikingly interesting and runs through the whole area.  These are names: names of people, names of places, names of festivals. Ingenuity is on display when you hear the names of festivals like Homowo, Hogbetsotso and Asafotufiami. But don’t take it lightly. These festivals are plenty of history, culture and business. Particularly, the Homowo festival brings the city of Accra to an entire standstill. Of course, it is in the ‘standstill’ periods that age-old customs walk shoulder high and prove their importance. Stay in Accra for just 3 days and you will realise that it is near impossible to calm the city down one bit like the Homowo festival does every August. Photo Credit: Pinterest Altogether, it adds to the fun of the season. Homowo is beautiful and a heritage.  But what makes the festival of the Ga people so special? Let us take a look at 4 amazing reasons why Homowo has kept lots of tourists coming to Accra for so many years. Plenty