{"id":454214,"date":"2018-01-11T18:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T18:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2018\/01\/11\/lifestyle-top-five-things-to-know-when-travelling-to-ghana\/"},"modified":"2018-01-11T18:00:24","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T18:00:24","slug":"lifestyle-top-five-things-to-know-when-travelling-to-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2018\/01\/11\/lifestyle-top-five-things-to-know-when-travelling-to-ghana\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyle: Top five things to know when travelling to Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"medsection1\">\n<!-- End of html generated by this->header() --><\/p>\n<p class=\"floatLeft\">Entertainment of Thursday, 11 January 2018<\/p>\n<p class=\"floatRight\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Rebecca Wills<\/p>\n<p>2018-01-11<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-left\">\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/44011479.295.jpg\" alt=\"Nkrumah Memorial Mausoleum\" title=\"Nkrumah Memorial Mausoleum\" width=\"295\" height=\"197\" \/><span class=\"image_caption\"><span>During the day, the city is alive with rich history to explore<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"noPrint\">\n<div id=\"537626303\" style=\"width:300;height:250;margin:0;padding:0\">\n<p>\t\t  <noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"b2ad7fa7fd\" name=\"b2ad7fa7fd\" src=\"http:\/\/ghanaweb-d.openx.net\/w\/1.0\/afr?auid=537626303&amp;cb=151125813995117\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"><a href=\"\/\/ghanaweb-d.openx.net\/w\/1.0\/rc?cs=b2ad7fa7fd&amp;cb=151125813995117\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1515693624_542_ai\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"clear:right\"> The West-African gem that is Ghana is a much-loved destination for seasoned travellers and newbies alike. But for those newbies, it can be difficult to truly work out what you need when you come to travel. Is travelling to Ghana as simple as jumping on a flight and booking a decent hotel? Is there more to be done than simply packing a suitcase and jetting off? Well, that\u2019s where we come in. We\u2019ve pulled together the top five things you need to know before you travel to Ghana on your next break!<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>You\u2019ll need a vaccination<\/p>\n<p>Those who aren\u2019t a fan of needles might not be too pleased to know that there is an immunisation required of travellers by Ghana. If you\u2019ve never had a Yellow Fever jab in the past, it\u2019s time for you to book in with your GP and get one! Not only is it required by law when entering the country, but it\u2019s important to keep you safe and healthy on your travels. All other immunisations are optional, but we suggest topping up on out of date immunisations anyway. After all, medical bills can be expensive when abroad, particularly if you do not have appropriate travel insurance. While payday loans from lenders such as Wizzcash are available in the case of an unexpected medical bill or other financial emergencies that you need quick funds for, being cautious with your health and safety while travelling is paramount in order to avoid any issues.<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>There\u2019s plenty to do<\/p>\n<p>Okay, so if you\u2019ve done your research you may already know this, but Ghana really is a hub of activity both during the day and at night. During the day, the city is alive with rich history to explore including the James Fort lighthouse that dates way back to the 1920\u2019s, or if wildlife is more your style, there\u2019s plenty of that too. Ghana has plenty of landscapes and parks to explore, including the Kakum National Park which was established by the local people to preserve the rare and endangered wildlife that call this rainforest their home. For a taste of the mountains, Ghana certainly doesn\u2019t disappoint either. While there\u2019s no Mount Kilimanjaro, Ghana is home to West Africa\u2019s highest waterfall that is tucked comfortably in the folds of a mountain range for that picture-perfect exploration trip.<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>Don\u2019t drink tap water<\/p>\n<p>For the sake of staying fit and healthy while you\u2019re in Ghana, avoid drinking water from taps. You can purchase bottled water for under a pound, or pick up a sachet of pure water that has undergone a filtration process. As a rule, brands like Dasani, Voltic and Aqua-In are good brands to go for when it comes to buying bottled water in this part of Africa, or if you want to pick up a water sachet from a hawker on the street, Ice Cool, Aqua-In, Voltic and Little Drops are all trustworthy brands. Avoid \u2018ice water\u2019 too \u2013 this is just tap water that has been chilled!<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>Forget all Sense of time<\/p>\n<p>Ghana is no exception to the relaxed African rule, which only adds to the charms of this destination. If you\u2019re usually on time, stick to a schedule and get stressed when this doesn\u2019t go according to plan, the Ghanaian way of life might be quite the shock to the system, so it\u2019s best to prepare yourself in advance! Chances are, if you arrive on time you\u2019ll be made to wait around, and if you try and plan out a set schedule, be prepared for it to not go quite according to plan. Things tend to \u2018just happen\u2019 here, which is a part of the culture that could actually do you a world of good! Relax and slow down \u2013 you never know what you might experience!<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>Keeping your tummy full<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing you won\u2019t have to worry about when travelling to Ghana, it\u2019s making sure that your stomach stays full and happy. There\u2019s a wide range of Ghanaian and Continental restaurants to choose from if you\u2019re thinking about eating out every, or even some nights, or if cooking your own food is more satisfactory, it\u2019s easy to access plenty of produce. Hawkers will sell plenty of fruit and nuts for full snacking satisfaction, and there are supermarkets too if you want to pick up some familiar foods to cook! When it comes to tipping and gratuities, you can rest safe in the knowledge that tipping is very much encouraged! In fact, Ghanaian servers are unlikely to earn much more than the equivalent of $2.00 a day, so tips supplement their wages. A 10 percent tip is more than adequate, and you could even give them the tip upfront as opposed to after your service if you want a better or more consistent service throughout.<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it \u2013 our top things to know before you travel to Ghana. While this destination is perfect for new travellers and the seasoned amongst you alike, there\u2019s no harm in being prepared before you go! 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