Ghana

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Smoking - Is tobacco use common among women in Ghana? (I ask because I have an aversion to the smell of it on a woman).

Among women in Kenya?

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Actually only a minority smokes! You will definitely have no problem to find your non-smoker! :)


Cheers - Hesekiels

[QUOTE=Satyr9]Still obsessing about the relative plusses and minusses of Ghana vs. Kenya. Still have not learned that the reality, on the ground, is usually entirely different from what is billed and depends almost entirely on dumb luck and personal industry.
Nevertheless, a general question:
Smoking - Is tobacco use common among women in Ghana? (I ask because I have an aversion to the smell of it on a woman).
Among women in Kenya?
S[/QUOTE]
Dear fellow,
Ghana is one of the country where I have seen the lowest percentage of smoking girls.
The percetage increases among the girls hanging in institutional places such as Makumba, Waikiki, Jocker's.
I think the lack of money contributes to this habit.
For lovers of no-smokers Ghana is ideal land.
Nothing compared with Germany or Italy or worse Turkey.
In some bars it is forbidden but even where allowed it doesn't disturb because all bars are partially outdoor or have an exaggerated air conditioner.

After exhaustive and compulsive perusing of this board and Kenya's, I have decided to book 2 weeks in Ghana beginning September 5.

Ultimately the relative safety and simplicity by comparison swayed me.

Didn't hurt that the woman who answered the phone to take my reservation at Biney's B&B giggled when I asked her the room rate for one person who hopes not to sleep alone upon arriving and answered that the rate is the same.

I would be happy and honored to heft a pint with any of the exceedingly helpful posters upon arrival.

Please feel free to PM me.

It goes without saying that I will post the travelogue.

Cheers.

S

Hi Fellas

After reading through many reports on Africa on this forum, I've made my mind up to visit Accra (change from Thailand this year due to the increasing air fairs).

I emailed a few hotels which have been mentioned on this board and a few I found with internet searches, to request avilability prices etc. It's been over a week now and I've still not have a reply. Is this normal for Ghana? Should I just wait a few days more?

If any ones has contact details for a hotel (price up to £50 per night), I'd be grateful. Any other general hints not metioned on the board would be welcome too!

Thanks in advance and happy mongering!

Hulahoop,

Forget about hotels and internet here in Ghana. Chances are, they will never reply.

What quality/level hotel are you looking for ? Most hotels in the Osu area are under $100 per night and some under $50. In terms of comfort/price/security/value, the best ones are probably Paloma or Frankie's hotel at around $60-$80.

PM me and I can help you book a hotel - my fee is a beer on you when you arrive.

GC

The giggly bird at Biney's B&B has failed, consistent with your prognosis in your response to the previous poster, to email me a confirmatory email for my visit.

I was planning on using it as one of my references for obtaining a Ghanaian entry visa. Already have the name and address of one of the local Gifty's for the second, whom I met through Afrointroductions.

Whadda ya say to being our group reference sugar daddy?

I'll buy you two beers.

:)

S

I don't understand what all the problem is in getting a Ghanaian visa - is there a problem ?

On the application form where they say reference or where you'll be staying, just say La Palm Hotel (the premier hotel in Ghana) with the following contact information:

Location: No 16 Kakramadu Road
East Cantonments
Post Address: P.O. BOX OS 3000
Osu - Accra - GHANA
Tel: +233 21 781621 / 771626
Fax: +233 21 768947

And for purpose of visit, mark down tourist or holiday and you should have no problems getting the visa.

GC

I was slightly confused about the visa application form - and received no assistance when I called the High Commission in London.

It asks for 'Names and Addresses of TWO references in Ghana'.

Am I right in thinking that just the hotel address will be sufficent?

And any recommendations for a decent hotel in Accra with a broadband connection that works would be appreciated.

I'm planning a trip with Polly Phonic in September - Ghana, Togo and Benin - so some good reports should follow if we manage to navigate ourselves through visa hell!

Thanks.

CS.

[QUOTE=Hulahoop11]Hi Fellas
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I emailed a few hotels which have been mentioned on this board and a few I found with internet searches, to request avilability prices etc. It's been over a week now and I've still not have a reply. Is this normal for Ghana? Should I just wait a few days more?
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Call them, it is more immediate.
Internet is very slow in Ghana and to write an email can even cost you 1 hour time.

[QUOTE=Global Citizen]Hulahoop,

Forget about hotels and internet here in Ghana. Chances are, they will never reply.

What quality/level hotel are you looking for ? Most hotels in the Osu area are under $100 per night and some under $50. In terms of comfort/price/security/value, the best ones are probably Paloma or Frankie's hotel at around $60-$80.

PM me and I can help you book a hotel - my fee is a beer on you when you arrive.

GC[/QUOTE]I'm not planning on visiting until Ocober / November time but wanted to get everything booked in good time. If you can sort the booking out for me I'll happily buy you a few beers. I'll pm you with the the dates once I've booked the time off work.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[QUOTE=CleanShave]It asks for 'Names and Addresses of TWO references in Ghana'. Am I right in thinking that just the hotel address will be sufficent?[/QUOTE]CS:

Yes, that's correct! Any hotel address you find e.g. in Brad's Travel Guide is sufficient enough for your visa application!

And regarding your hotel simply take it easy! Hotels in Ghana are seldom fully booked (the only exception was the recent Africa Cup) so that you always find a room! I never make a reservation but go straight to Frankie's upon arrival!

Brother relax, everything is quite simple! Have a great time there! :)

Cheers!


Hesekiels

Hi guys,

Is there anyone who can report me something about wheather conditions generally remarked in Ghana during the month of august: particularly i'd like to know whether it's possible or not swimming and enjoying on the beach during this periode.

Thank you very much in advance for any report or advice about.

Joynny A69

Thanks Hesekiels - we'll report in due course.

CS

[QUOTE=Johnny A69]Hi guys,

Is there anyone who can report me something about wheather conditions generally remarked in Ghana during the month of august: particularly i'd like to know whether it's possible or not swimming and enjoying on the beach during this periode.

Thank you very much in advance for any report or advice about.

Joynny A69[/QUOTE]

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