Six Hours in Accra
Before occupying a front passenger seat of a shared cab, I spent a minute weighing other...
Main Area
Navigating the shallow waters of Lake Togo
We exited Lomé, the capital of Togo, through Boulevard Du Mono. This highway is built along the...
Sojourning in Nakuru
It’s June 7, 2004. I am about to leave for Nairobi after spending one night in Nakuru. Before...
Geita Warmly Welcomes You
Upon arrival, I checked into Fitty Hotel at the foot of Geita Hill. After lunch and an...
En route to Benin
After an early morning taxi-moto ride along the streets of Lomé, the capital of Togo, I was...
Haunted by the ghosts of slave traders
It’s a hot afternoon here in the Maritime Region of Togo. The cold water I am gulping can quench...
This DR Congo’s peninsula is magical
Peninsulas offer island atmospheres while eliminating the logistical hurdle that requires boats...
Goodbye Accra
This is the last piece of the Accra chronicles. Dubbed Tour of Accra, the 12-part series is a...
Ghanaian Culinary Delights
My tour of Accra was flagged off at RockWoods African Restaurant, on Ring Road Central, where I...
Let’s talk about cash
While in Ghana, I paid for products and services in cash. Although Mobile Money transactions...
African fabric and symbolic colors
When I was a little kid, my friends and I used to play a game that required participants to...
Encounter with a hawker at the beach
Accra people love their beaches. The sandy recreational facilities are usually crowded every...
Working out in Lomé
It’s 8 p.m. here in Lomé, Togo. I am working out vigorously in my host’s home gym. Through the...
Ghanaian kids are dreaming big
The last time I updated the Tour of Accra series, I was drinking coconut juice at Labadi Beach....
