Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng

Ama spends her final full day in Kumasi before heading inland. She navigates the overwhelming scale of Kejetia Market one last time, visits the Prempeh II Museum for history, and shares a quiet coffee at Kyemfere before reflecting on the costs of living and the road ahead to Lake Bosumtwi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ahodwo, Kejetia Market, Adum, Prempeh II Museum, Bantama, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café, Zenith Bank, Lake Bosumtwi. Covered: Kejetia Market navigation, Prempeh II Museum visit, Local dining costs, Residency logistics, Departure preparations. Chapters:00:00 Ahodwo01:45 Bus03:56 Prempeh II Museum06:14 Adum08:14 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiGhana #AshantiRegion #TravelGhana #KejetiaMarket #CulturalHeritage #WestAfricaTravel #SoloTravelAfrica #GhanaLife #TrotroRides #LocalFood #KenteCloth #HistoryBuff #DigitalNomadAfrica #LakeBosumtwiBound #GhanaResidency #AfroTravelPodcast #SustainableTravel #ExploreGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama’s final day in Kumasi before heading inland. She visits the sacred Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, navigates the humid heat of Adum, and reflects on the Asante heartland before moving toward Lake Bosumtwi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Bob One coffee and bakery shop, Kejetia Market, Centre for National Culture, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, Ahodwo. Covered: Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, Prempeh II Museum, Adum dining, Kejetia Market atmosphere, Cost of living reflection, Departure preparations. Chapters:00:00 Ahodwo01:48 Bob One coffee and bakery shop04:14 Centre for National Culture06:53 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kumasi #GhanaTravel #AsanteCulture #KejetiaMarket #OkomfoAnokye #WestAfrica #TravelGhana #CulturalHeritage #FoodieInGhana #AshantiRegion #SustainableTravel #AfricanHistory #MarketLife #CraftsOfGhana #BucketListAfrica #SlowTravel #GhanaLife #TourismGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day eight of ten in Kumasi. I navigate the overwhelming scale of Kejetia Market, visit the sacred Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, and break down the real cost of living in Ghana's cultural capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ahodwo, Adum, Kejetia Market, Manhyia Palace, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café. Covered: Kejetia Market navigation, Kente cloth pricing, Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, Manhyia Palace Museum, Cost of living breakdown, Residency paperwork status. Chapters:00:00 Adum02:02 Manhyia Palace05:44 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital08:08 Ahodwo10:28 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiGhana #KejetiaMarket #AshantiRegion #GhanaTravelPodcast #SlowTravelAfrica #OkomfoAnokyeSword #ManhyiaPalace #GhanaFoodScene #TrotroLife #KenteCloth #LivingInGhana #ExpatLifeGhana #AshantiCulture #GhanaResidency #TravelBudgetTips #WestAfricaTravel #GhanaAdventures #AmaBoatengPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day seven in Kumasi. I navigate the crushing chaos of West Africa's largest market, hunt for authentic kente in Adum, and break down the real cost of living in Ghana's cultural capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ahodwo, Kejetia Market, Adum, Kumasi Fort & Military Museum, Access Bank, Manhyia Palace, Centre for National Culture, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café. Covered: Kejetia Market exploration, Local food pricing and chop bars, Kente cloth negotiation, Residency and banking logistics, Inflation and daily costs, Manhyia Palace vicinity. Chapters:00:00 Ahodwo01:44 Adum03:47 Manhyia Palace08:07 Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café10:56 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiTravel #GhanaLiving #KejetiaMarket #AsanteCulture #CostOfLivingGhana #AmaBoatengPodcast #GhanaFoodScene #KenteCloth #ManhyiaPalace #TravelGhana2026 #AshantiRegion #GhanaResidency #StreetFoodGhana #WestAfricaTravel #CulturalCapital #GardenCity #TrotroRides #MobileMoneyAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day six in Kumasi. The rain clears, the market opens, and Ama navigates Kejetia's chaos, crafts, and costs while planning the next leg of her journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ahodwo, Bob One coffee and bakery shop, Kejetia Market, Adum Central Business District, Centre for National Culture, Stewart Avenue, Manhyia Palace Museum, Casa Restaurant. Covered: Kejetia Market shopping, Manhyia Palace history, Kumasi food costs, Residency permit prep, Centre for National Culture. Chapters:00:00 Ahodwo01:21 Adum Central Business District03:34 Centre for National Culture05:58 Manhyia Palace Museum07:45 Casa Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiTravel #GhanaLife #KejetiaMarket #ManhyiaPalace #AshantiRegion #SlowTravelAfrica #GhanaFoodie #KenteCloth #TrotroRides #AhodwoNeighborhood #VisaToResidency #WestAfricaCulture #YaaAsantewaa #RainySeasonInGhana #DigitalNomadGhana #AccraToKumasi #AmaBoatengPodcast #ExploreGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day five in Kumasi. The rain has just stopped, leaving the air thick and green. I navigate the chaos of Kejetia Market after the Asantehene's motorcade, visit the Centre for National Culture to see kente weaving, and break down the real cost of living in Ghana's cultural capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Adum CBD, Kejetia Market, Centre for National Culture, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café, Bob One coffee and bakery shop, Manhyia Palace Museum, Ike’s Cafe and Grill, Ahodwo. Covered: Kejetia Market exploration, Centre for National Culture crafts, Manhyia Palace Museum history, Cost of living inflation in Kumasi, Residency paperwork (GhanaCard/NHIS), Otumfuo homecoming aftermath. Chapters:00:00 Adum CBD02:44 Centre for National Culture07:12 GCB Bank09:55 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiGhana #AshantiRegion #KejetiaMarket #ManhyiaPalace #GhanaTravelPodcast #AmaBoateng #VisitGhana2026 #AsanteCulture #KenteWeaving #GhanaCostOfLiving #ExpatLifeGhana #BlackStarFilmFestival #OtumfuoOseiTutuII #AhodwoKumasi #GhanaFoodie #BankuAndTilapia #KumasiRain #WestAfricaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day four in Kumasi. The rain has turned the Garden City into a lush green dream. I navigate the aftermath of the Asantehene’s homecoming motorcade, dive back into Kejetia Market, and figure out how to survive the humidity with a cold coffee from Bob One. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ahodwo, Bob One coffee and bakery shop, Adum, Kejetia Market, Ike’s Cafe and Grill, Centre for National Culture, Stewart Avenue, Rattray Park. Covered: Kumasi daily life, Kejetia Market exploration, Local food costs, Asantehene homecoming aftermath, Crafts and culture, Transportation tips. Chapters:00:00 Ahodwo02:45 Adum05:34 Ike’s Cafe and Grill08:48 Prempeh II Jubilee Museum12:08 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiTravel #GhanaFoodie #KejetiaMarket #AshantiRegion #OtumfuoReturn #GhanaLife #TravelGhana #KumasiCity #AfricanCrafts #StreetFoodGhana #ManhyiaPalace #GhanaCulture #SlowTravelAfrica #KumasiEats #VisitGhana2026 #GardenCity #TrotroRide #KenteWeaving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day three in Kumasi brings the Asantehene’s homecoming motorcade, a deep dive into West Africa’s largest market, and the real costs of settling in the Garden City. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ahodwo, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café, Kejetia Market, Manhyia Palace Museum, Somewhere in Kumasi, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum, Okomfo Anokye Sword Site, Suame Magazine. Covered: Asantehene Motorcade, Kejetia Market, Manhyia Palace Museum, Cost of Living in Kumasi, Transportation Logistics, NHIS Registration. Chapters:00:00 Ahodwo01:53 Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café03:29 Street06:11 Somewhere in Kumasi09:51 Lake Bosumtwi12:14 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiTravel #GhanaLife #AshantiRegion #KejetiaMarket #ManhyiaPalace #OtumfuoHomecoming #GhanaCostOfLiving #TravelGhana #AmaBoatengPodcast #KumasiFood #AsanteCulture #GhanaResidency #WestAfricaTravel #CapeCoastFestival #GardenCity #GhanaInflation #TrotroRide #KumasiNightlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day two in Kumasi. The Asantehene returns to the capital, Kejetia Market is a sensory explosion, and I navigate the city's vibrant energy while tracking down the best local eats. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Adum, Kejetia Market, Manhyia Palace Museum, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café, Ahodwo, Centre for National Culture, Access Bank Adum Branch, Ike’s Cafe and Grill. Covered: Kejetia Market exploration, Manhyia Palace Museum visit, Cost of living in Kumasi, Residence permit logistics, Local food prices, Asante culture and history. Chapters:00:00 Adum02:13 Manhyia Palace Museum05:29 Centre for National Culture08:56 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiTravel #GhanaLiving #KejetiaMarket #ManhyiaPalace #AshantiCulture #GhanaFood #TravelGhana #AmaBoatengPodcast #KumasiLife #GhanaResidency #WestAfricaTravel #KenteCloth #JollofRice #GhanaMarkets #CulturalHeritage #SlowTravelGhana #ExpatsInGhana #GhanaBudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama drives from the coast to Kumasi, arriving in the green heart of the Ashanti Region. She explores the chaos of Kejetia Market, visits the Manhyia Palace grounds, and navigates the first steps of settling into a new city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Kumasi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ahodwo, Adum CBD, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café, Zenith Bank, Kejetia Market, Manhyia Palace Museum, Ike’s Cafe and Grill, Takoradi–Bogoso–Kumasi road. Covered: Kumasi arrival and settlement, Kejetia Market exploration, Manhyia Palace and Asante history, Banking and SIM registration logistics, Cost of living and food prices. Chapters:00:00 Takoradi–Bogoso–Kumasi road02:21 Zenith Bank04:29 Street06:09 Ike’s Cafe and Grill07:39 Ahodwo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KumasiGhana #AshantiRegion #KejetiaMarket #GhanaTravelPodcast #AmaBoateng #ManhyiaPalace #GhanaLiving #WestAfricaTravel #KumasiFood #AsanteCulture #GhanaVisaGuide #InlandGhana #ForestCity #TravelTipsGhana #ExpatLifeGhana #KumasiDiaries #GhanaTourism2026 #SlowTravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama spends her final full day in Esim, watching a sea turtle nest under the moon, visiting Fort Saint Anthony one last time, and preparing for the drive to Cape Coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Beyin, Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café, Ahantaman Rural Bank, Fort Saint Anthony, Murphy Street, Paa Grant House, Ankobra River, Beachcomber Bar. Covered: Cost of living in Esim, Fort Saint Anthony history, Sea turtle nesting, Transport planning to Cape Coast, Beachcomber Bar visit, NHIS and residency prep. Chapters:00:00 Beyin02:14 Ahantaman Rural Bank04:36 Ankobra River07:16 Marysin Guest House09:01 Esim A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GhanaTravel #Esim #Axim #KundumFestival #WestCoastGhana #SeaTurtleNesting #FortSaintAnthony #GhanaLiving #TravelBudget #CapeCoast #NzemaCulture #AfricaTravel #SlowTravel #GhanaFood #Waakye #JollofRice #ExpatsInGhana #VisaToGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama's final full day in Esim before the move inland: a slow morning at the Beachcomber Bar, a proper Kundum send-off from the Nzema people, and an unexpected encounter with a sea turtle under the rising moon. Plus the real cost of a last-night lobster dinner. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café, Beachcomber Bar, Fort Saint Anthony, Treehouse Restaurant, Anomansa Restaurant, Elizz Guest House, Bobwasi Island Lighthouse. Covered: Sea turtle nesting season, Fishing harbour life, Fort Saint Anthony reflections, Cost of living in Esim, Preparation to leave for Cape Coast, Slow travel philosophy. Chapters:00:00 Kyemfere Coffee Shop Lounge & British Café01:02 Beachcomber Bar02:25 Bobwasi Island Lighthouse04:45 Harbour05:44 Sea07:24 Elizz Guest House09:29 Night seaside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Esim #Axim #KundumFestival #NzemaCoast #SeaTurtleSeason #FortSaintAnthony #BobwasiIsland #GhanaTravel #SlowTravel #WesternRegionGhana #BeachcomberBar #TreehouseRestaurant #AnomansaRestaurant #ElizzGuestHouse #OguaaFetuAfahye #CapeCoast #AtlanticCoastGhana #TravelGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day six in Esim: Ama swaps festival crowds for the fishing harbour, climbs the Bobwasi lighthouse, and thinks about the real cost of a slow life on Ghana's western coast. Plus a visit to the historic Beachcomber Bar and some honest talk about what it means to settle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Axim, Upper Axim, Fort Saint Anthony, Boboewusi Island, Beachcomber Bar, Takoradi, Beyin, Nzulezo. Covered: Fort Saint Anthony history, Axim lighthouse and island visit, Post-festival town life, Cost of food and living in Axim, Beachcomber Bar, Practical settling in Ghana (GhanaCard, SIM). Chapters:00:00 Esim00:57 Upper Axim02:02 Fort Saint Anthony03:24 Boboewusi Island05:07 Takoradi07:25 Beyin A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Axim #GhanaTravel #WesternRegion #KundumFestival #Nzema #FortSaintAnthony #AximLighthouse #BobowasiIsland #BeachcomberBar #SlowTravel #GhanaCoast #LivingInGhana #GhanaCard #MTN #Nzulezo #AtlanticCoast #TravelGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama spends her fifth day in Esim in the calm after Kundum, watching the fishing harbour come alive, visiting the historic Beachcomber Bar, and reflecting on the practical costs of life along Ghana's western coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Lower Axim, Upper Axim, Murphy Street, Beachcomber Bar, Fort Saint Anthony, Bobwasi Island Lighthouse, Treehouse Restaurant, Ahantaman Rural Bank. Covered: fishing harbour economy, colonial history and forts, local food costs, banking and settling in Ghana, quiet life after festival. Chapters:00:00 Lower Axim02:04 Upper Axim03:56 Fort Saint Anthony08:02 Beach at dusk with waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Axim #Nzema #KundumFestival #GhanaTravel #WesternRegion #FortSaintAnthony #BeachcomberBar #GhanaHistory #TravelGhana #CoastalGhana #GhanaLife #Nzulezo #GhanaCulture #AximBeach #GhanaBlog #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day four in Esim: Ama takes a boat up the Ankobra River, visits the Nkrumah mausoleum at Nkroful, and catches the final pulse of the Kundum festival before the town settles. Plus the real costs of a river trip and a local dinner. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Ankobra River, Lower Axim, Fort Santo Antonio, Nkroful Nkrumah Mausoleum, Treehouse Restaurant, Beachcomber Bar, Essiama. Covered: Ankobra River, Nkroful Nkrumah mausoleum, Kundum festival end, shared taxi travel, local food costs. Chapters:00:00 Lower Axim01:06 Fort Santo Antonio03:28 Essiama06:06 Beachcomber Bar06:53 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GhanaTravel #Axim #KundumFestival #Nzema #AnkobraRiver #Nkroful #Nkrumah #Jollof #WesternRegion #AtlanticCoast #LivingInGhana #GhanaHistory #RiverBoat #Esim #FortSantoAntonio #SlowTravel #GhanaCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day three in Esim. Ama wakes to a morning after the Kundum storm, eats her body weight in kelewele, books a trip to Nkroful, and watches the town slowly return to its fishing rhythms. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Axim, Essiama, Nkroful, Fort Saint Anthony, Ankobra River, Beachcomber Bar, Upper Axim, Lower Axim. Covered: Post-festival town life, Local food and market costs, Nkroful/Nkrumah planning, Axim colonial and political history, Slow travel experience, Local transportation and booking. Chapters:00:00 Esim01:19 Lower Axim02:40 Nkroful03:50 Upper Axim04:42 Fort Saint Anthony06:10 Paa Grant House08:08 Essiama A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Axim #Esim #Nzema #KundumFestival #GhanaTravel #WesternRegion #VisitGhana #CoastalGhana #FortSaintAnthony #Nkroful #KwameNkrumah #Jollof #Kelewele #GhanaHistory #Lighthouse #AtlanticCoast #GhanaFood #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama Boateng spends her day in Esim (Axim) at the peak of the Kundum Festival. She follows the drums through town, visits the Upper Axim quarter, and explores the daily life and costs of the Nzema coast during the busiest week of the year. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Esim (Axim), Upper Axim, Murphy Street, Beachcomber Bar, Fort Saint Anthony, Boboewusi Island, Ankobra River, Treehouse Restaurant. Covered: Kundum Festival drums, Fort Saint Anthony visit, Nzema culture and history, Cost of food and living in Axim, Practical tips: SIM cards and banking. Chapters:00:00 Lower Axim01:29 Murphy Street03:16 Boboewusi Island06:45 Treehouse Restaurant08:03 Festival street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KundumFestival #Axim #Esim #NzemaCoast #GhanaTravel #VisitGhana #WesternRegionGhana #FortSaintAnthony #GoldCoastHistory #GhanaFestivals #NzemaCulture #AximBeach #GhanaFood #AtlanticCoastGhana #AfroTravel #GhanaLife #FestivalSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama arrives in Axim for the Kundum Festival, explores the historic Fort Santo Antonio, and takes a day trip to the Nzulezo stilt village. She reflects on the journey along Ghana's Atlantic coast and the cost of living in this fishing town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Esim, Ghana. Places in this episode: Axim, Upper Axim, Lower Axim, Fort Saint Anthony, Boboewusi Island, Axim Lighthouse, Beyin, Nzulezo. Covered: Kundum Festival, Nzulezo stilt village, Axim coastal history, Cost of living in Axim, Fort Santo Antonio, Ghana's western coast travel. Chapters:00:00 Axim01:20 Festival street with drums02:47 Treehouse Restaurant04:23 Ike's Cafe and Grill06:41 Beachcomber Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Axim #KundumFestival #Nzulezo #StiltVillage #FortSantoAntonio #GhanaTravel #WesternRegion #Nzema #GhanaFestivals #CoastalGhana #TravelAfrica #GhanaCoast #AximLighthouse #CapeThreePoints #GhanaCulture #TravelGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

On her final full day in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ama investigates the mystery of the wrapped monument, confronts the city's housing crisis, and finds a moment of quiet resolve as the Kundum drums echo in the distance. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Takoradi Market Circle, Anaji, Kwesimintsim, Fort Orange, Bisa Aberwa Museum, The Breeze. Covered: Monument mystery and local politics, Rental market and cost of living, Kundum festival drums, Fishing and harbour economy, History and heritage, Local food and nightlife. Chapters:00:00 Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital01:35 Anaji03:30 Kwesimintsim04:44 Fort Orange06:33 Village07:43 The Breeze A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SekondiTakoradi #GhanaTravel #OilCity #KundumFestival #Akwaaba #LivingInGhana #TakoradiMarket #BisaAberwaMuseum #FortOrange #HighlifeMusic #GhanaRealEstate #CostOfLiving #WesternRegion #GhanaVibes #AtlanticCoast #DiasporaLife #GhanaCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama spends her final full day in Sekondi-Takoradi following the Kundum drums one last time, hunting for a flat in the oil-boom rental market, and catching the spirit of highlife at The Breeze. She confronts the wrapped monument's mystery, weighs the cost of staying, and plans her next move inland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Anaji, Market Circle, Railway Museum, God Is Love Chopbar, The Breeze. Covered: Cost of living and rental market, Kundum Festival participation, Ghanaian cuisine and food prices, Takoradi's colonial and railway history, Reflection on the twin city experience. Chapters:00:00 Guesthouse veranda morning00:48 Anaji02:03 Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital03:48 God Is Love Chopbar05:05 Festival street at night06:22 Sekondi-Takoradi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SekondiTakoradi #KundumFestival #GhanaTravel #TwinCity #GhanaVlog #WesternRegionGhana #OilCity #GhanaRealEstate #MovingToGhana #HighlifeMusic #GhanaCulture #GhanaDiaries #AmaBoateng #TravelGhana #AfricanTravel #GhanaHistory #CoastalGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama investigates the mystery wrapped monument at Effia Nkwanta Hospital, faces the reality of water rationing and rent, and follows the Kundum drums into a new week in Sekondi-Takoradi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Effiakuma, Anaji, Smoothies & Bites restaurant, The Tribe, The Breeze, Takoradi Market Circle. Covered: Mystery monument at Effia Nkwanta Hospital, Rental costs and housing market in Anaji, Kundum Festival, Highlife music in Takoradi, Daily infrastructure: water rationing and power cuts. Chapters:00:00 Effiakuma00:58 Smoothies & Bites restaurant02:38 Anaji03:49 Street04:56 The Tribe05:55 The Breeze A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SekondiTakoradi #GhanaTravel #KundumFestival #EffiaNkwanta #Anaji #Takoradi #Sekondi #HighlifeMusic #TheBreezeTakoradi #GhanaLife #WaterRationing #Dumsor #CostOfLiving #WesternRegionGhana #GhanaCulture #TravelVlog #MysteryMonument https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama spends day five in Sekondi-Takoradi following the Kundum drums, visiting the Bisa Aberwa Museum for a fresh perspective, getting a plate of waakye at God Is Love Chopbar, and discovering the cost of oil, water, and rent in the Twin City. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Anaji, Kwesimintsim, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Bisa Aberwa Museum, God Is Love Chopbar, Harbour View Gardens, Market Circle. Covered: Kundum Festival, Rental market, Bisa Aberwa Museum, Cost of living, Daily infrastructure. Chapters:00:00 Compound drumming in distance02:24 Anaji05:04 Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital06:34 Harbour View Gardens07:36 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SekondiTakoradi #TwinCity #GhanaTravel #KundumFestival #OilCity #BisaAberwaMuseum #HeartOfGhana #costOfLiving #RealGhana #Highlife #WesternRegion #TravelVibes #GhanaWithAma #AtlanticCoast #MarketCircle #TrotroLife #GhanaFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day four in Sekondi-Takoradi. Ama navigates the city's water rationing, hears the first drums of the Kundum Festival up close, and gets a raw lesson in the rental market. She also tests the city's highlife scene and finds a lead on a flat that actually fits her budget. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Market Circle, Tadi Coffee Shop, Effiakuma, The Breeze, Noble House, Kwesimintsim, Anaji, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. Covered: Kundum Festival, Takoradi railway, Cost of living, Daily infrastructure, Highlife music, Local food, Rental market. Chapters:00:00 Market Circle02:12 Train station concourse03:20 Effiakuma04:36 The Breeze05:37 Kwesimintsim06:49 Taverna08:19 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SekondiTakoradi #Takoradi #GhanaTravel #GhanaVlog #WesternRegion #KundumFestival #OilCity #LivingInGhana #MarketCircle #HighlifeMusic #CostOfLiving #Dumsor #TwinCity #TravelAfrica #GhanaLife #AmaBoateng #GhanaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama spends her third day in Sekondi-Takoradi chasing the sounds of Kundum, visiting the fishing harbour, and navigating the twin city's infrastructure surprises. She finds the rhythm of daily life in Ghana's Oil City. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour, God Is Love Chopbar, Stanbic Bank Takoradi, Bisa Aberwa Museum, Tadi Coffee Shop, Kwesimintsim, Anaji. Covered: Kundum Festival season, Sekondi-Takoradi fishing economy, Rental market and cost of living, Banking in Ghana, Local food and cafes, Infrastructure challenges. Chapters:00:22 Sekondi-Takoradi02:10 Fishing harbour03:03 God Is Love Chopbar04:26 Bisa Aberwa Museum06:26 Anaji07:43 Quiet room interior at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SekondiTakoradi #GhanaTravel #KundumFestival #OilCity #WesternRegionGhana #GhanaVisa #GhanaCard #DigitalNomadAfrica #TravelAfrica #LocalLifeGhana #FishingHarbour #GhanaCulture #BisaAberwaMuseum #TwinCity #CapeCoastToTakoradi #GhanaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama navigates water rationing in Sekondi-Takoradi, explores the Takoradi Harbour's oil economy, visits the Railway Museum, checks out a flat in Kwesimintsim, and catches the start of the Kundum Festival season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: Takoradi Harbour, Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour, Railway Museum, Market Circle, Kwesimintsim, Anaji, Bisa Aberwa Museum, Tadi Coffee Shop. Covered: Takoradi Harbour and oil industry, Sekondi fishing harbour and fish economy, Railway Museum and colonial history, Rental market and cost of living, Water rationing and daily infrastructure, Kundum Festival season, Bisa Aberwa Museum and diaspora heritage. Chapters:00:00 Guesthouse00:58 Takoradi Harbour02:06 Railway Museum03:19 Kwesimintsim04:40 Bisa Aberwa Museum06:01 Fort Orange A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GhanaTravel #SekondiTakoradi #TwinCity #TakoradiHarbour #SekondiFishingHarbour #RailwayMuseum #BisaAberwaMuseum #KundumFestival #FortOrange #GhanaHistory #OilCity #WaterRationing #MarketCircle #HighlifeMusic #GhanaExpat #GhanaLife #CoastalGhana #TravelGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama makes the short drive west from Cape Coast to the Twin City of Sekondi-Takoradi. She navigates the rhythms of the Takoradi Harbour, explores the historic railway depot, meets a market queen at Market Circle, and finds a flat in the oil-boom city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Places in this episode: RHOGEM Hotel, Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour, Takoradi Railway Museum, Market Circle, Second Cup Takoradi, The Breeze, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. Covered: Twin city arrival, Takoradi harbour economy, Sekondi fishing harbour, Railway museum history, Market Circle food and life, Rental costs and housing search. Chapters:00:00 RHOGEM Hotel01:52 Albert Bosomtwi Sam Fishing Harbour03:19 Colonial town street04:47 Takoradi Railway Museum05:33 Market Circle07:12 Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital08:33 The Breeze A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SekondiTakoradi #TwinCity #OilCityGhana #GhanaTravel #VisitGhana #TakoradiHarbour #FishingHarbour #RailwayMuseum #MarketCircle #GhanaVlog #DigitalNomadGhana #CostOfLiving #KundumFestival #HighlifeMusic #WesternRegionGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama's final full day in Cape Coast before the Fetu Afahye durbar: a morning at the castle, a market lunch, a quiet beach, and a heartfelt goodbye to the coast's history and rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Cape Coast Castle, Centre of National Culture, Kotokuraba Market, Pedu, Benya Lagoon, LIFE GOES ON CAFE, Fort William. Covered: Castle revisit, Market food, University district, Fisherwoman conversation, Durbar decision, SIM top-up. Chapters:00:00 Centre of National Culture02:28 Kotokuraba Market04:26 Benya Lagoon06:28 Fort William07:41 Seaside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeCoast #GhanaTravel #FetuAfahye #CapeCoastCastle #KotokurabaMarket #BenyaLagoon #UniversityOfCapeCoast #GhanaHistory #AfricanDiaspora #TravelGhana #GhanaCulture #Waakye #Kelewele #HighlifeMusic #GhanaVibes #WestAfricaTravel #GhanaTourism #CoastalGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

On her final full day in Cape Coast, Ama joins a young fisherman from the Benya Lagoon for a morning's work, finds a new café in Pedu, and gets a glimpse of the university quarter before the Fetu Afahye durbar takes over her plans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Benya Lagoon, Cape Coast Castle, Kotokuraba Market, Pedu, Algorithm Coffee & Juice, Lemon Beach Restaurant. Covered: Fishing culture, Fetu Afahye durbar, University district, Local food and prices, Last day reflections. Chapters:00:00 Benya Lagoon02:43 Kotokuraba Market04:16 Algorithm Coffee & Juice06:11 Lemon Beach Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeCoast #GhanaTravel #FetuAfahye #BenyaLagoon #KotokurabaMarket #UniversityOfCapeCoast #AlgorithmCoffee #LemonBeach #GhanaFood #TravelGhana #FishingTrip #GhanaVibes #CentralRegion #GhanaHistory #AfricanDiaspora #LocalExperience #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama sits with the Fetu Afahye week of silence, helps a fisherwoman prepare for the Bakatue lagoon vigil, and reflects on what quiet means in a fishing town. Plus the real cost of a day in Cape Coast, from waakye to a GCB bank run. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Benya Lagoon, Algorithm Coffee & Juice, Kotokuraba Market, Centre of National Culture, Cape Coast Castle, Fort William Lighthouse, Pedu, Abura. Covered: Fetu Afahye week of silence, Bakatue vigil preparation, Cape Coast food and market costs, Centre of National Culture crafts, Heritage tourism at the castle, Cost of extending stay in Cape Coast. Chapters:00:00 Benya Lagoon01:26 Centre of National Culture02:28 Pedu05:04 Cape Coast Castle07:05 Fort William Lighthouse08:44 Quiet street at night09:43 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FetuAfahye #CapeCoast #Ghana #WeekOfSilence #Bakatue #CapeCoastCastle #KotokurabaMarket #FanteCulture #GhanaTravel #VisitGhana #AtlanticCoast #BenyaLagoon #CapeCoastFood #DiasporaTravel #GhanaHistory #Oguaa #Kente #Highlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama experiences the start of the Oguaa Fetu Afahye week of silence, joins a fisherwoman for a day of work and food near the Benya Lagoon, and reflects on what quiet means in a place usually full of drums and song. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Pedu, Abura, Kotokuraba Market, Anomansa Restaurant, Fort William Lighthouse, Fosu Lagoon, Cape Coast Castle. Covered: Fetu Afahye week of silence, Fante fishing culture, Lagoon ceremony, Local food and costs, Respectful festival attendance. Chapters:00:00 Cape Coast01:08 Anomansa Restaurant03:40 Pedu05:47 Quiet coastal town morning06:50 Kotokuraba Market07:41 Quiet room with fan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GhanaTravel #CapeCoast #FetuAfahye #WeekOfSilence #Bakatue #FanteCulture #GhanaFestivals #TravelAfrica #GhanaLife #CoastalGhana #SmokedFish #ChopBar #RealGhana #DiasporaReturn #GhanaHistory #TravelTipsGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama spends a quiet day in Cape Coast before the Fetu Afahye week of silence, visits the Centre of National Culture and a local crafts market, reflects on diaspora connections with visiting African-American groups, and prepares for the upcoming ban on drumming and noise. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Centre of National Culture, Cape Coast, Kotokuraba Market, Benya Lagoon, GCB Bank, UCC Branch, Algorythm Coffee & Juice, Pedu, Cape Coast Castle. Covered: Community skills program, Market food and prices, Fishing culture, Festival build-up, Banking bureaucracy, Reflections on diaspora and home. Chapters:00:00 Room tone with rain on window01:44 Kotokuraba Market04:13 Pedu07:18 Night market street08:39 Quiet room with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeCoast #FetuAfahye #WeekOfSilence #GhanaTravel #Oguaa #KotokurabaMarket #BenyaLagoon #GhanaCulture #Diaspora #CapeCoastCastle #GhanaFood #Waakye #BankuAndTilapia #LivingInGhana #Fante #CentralRegion #AlgorythmCafe https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama prepares for the Oguaa Fetu Afahye week of silence, visits Assin Manso's Ancestral Slave River Park, and reflects on the weight of history and the quiet before the festival in Cape Coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park, Kotokuraba Market, Fort William Lighthouse, Benya Lagoon, The Haven Workspace and Akwaaba Coffee Bar. Covered: Assin Manso history, Fetu Afahye preparations, local Fante life, Cape Coast food costs, weather and rain, long-term stay decision. Chapters:00:00 Cape Coast00:55 Kotokuraba Market02:28 Riverside03:55 Fort William Lighthouse05:03 City park06:46 The Haven Workspace and Akwaaba Coffee Bar08:56 Benya Lagoon A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeCoast #GhanaTravel #FetuAfahye #WeekOfSilence #AssinManso #SlaveRiverPark #FanteCulture #KotokurabaMarket #Kelewele #HighlifeMusic #TravelGhana #Oguaa #BenyaLagoon #Bakatue #GhanaHistory #CapeCoastCastle #AfricanDiaspora #CoastalGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama heads inland to Kakum National Park for the canopy walkway and rainforest trek, then returns to Cape Coast to find the town preparing for the Fetu Afahye week of silence. She wrestles with the cost of entry, the weight of the forest, and what it means to be a visitor in a place with such deep history. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Kakum National Park, Kakum National Park Entrance Gate, Kotokuraba Market, Algorithm Coffee & Juice, Hans Cottage Botel, Cape Coast Castle beach. Covered: Kakum National Park canopy walkway and rainforest, Park entry fees and local guide experience, Kotokuraba Market food and kente cloth purchase, Fetu Afahye week of silence and festival build-up, Reflections on staying vs. moving on. Chapters:04:28 Market hall05:33 Algorithm Coffee & Juice06:39 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KakumNationalPark #CanopyWalkway #CapeCoast #GhanaTravel #FetuAfahye #WeekOfSilence #KotokurabaMarket #KenteCloth #FanteCulture #RainforestHike #WaakyeLove #AlgorithmCafe #CapeCoastCastle #DiasporaJourney #Ghana2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama leaves Cape Coast Castle behind and heads west to Elmina, where she climbs St. George's Castle, walks the fish-smoking streets of the old town, and finds a quiet beach lunch that turns into a conversation about belonging. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, Lemon Beach Restaurant, Fort William Lighthouse, Kotokuraba Market, Kakum National Park. Covered: Elmina Castle and coastal slave trade history, Fante fishing culture, pirogues and fish smoking, Fante food: banku, grilled tilapia, kelewele, Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival build-up in Cape Coast, Kakum National Park preview, Reflections on diaspora and belonging. Chapters:01:19 Elmina Castle02:05 Lemon Beach Restaurant02:59 Beach cafe04:27 Fort William Lighthouse05:16 Kotokuraba Market06:18 Kakum National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ElminaCastle #CapeCoast #GhanaTravel #CentralRegionGhana #FishingLife #BankuAndTilapia #Kelewele #OguaaFetuAfahye #FortWilliam #LemonBeachRestaurant #SoloTravelGhana #AfricanDiaspora #GhanaJourney #CoastalGhana #AtlanticCoast #KakumNationalPark #CaptainOfMyJourney #GhanaVlogs https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama makes the coastal drive from Accra and lands in Cape Coast. She checks into her guesthouse, eats local food, and walks the dark corridors of Cape Coast Castle. She ends her day watching the town prepare for the Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival and feeling the weight of history. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Cape Coast, Ghana. Places in this episode: Cape Coast Castle, Kotokuraba Market, Algorithm Coffee & Juice, Lemon Beach Restaurant. Covered: Cape Coast Castle and slave trade history, Local Fante cuisine: Banku, Tilapia, Kelewele, Cape Coast market and shopping, Oguaa Fetu Afahye and PANAFEST festival context, Cost of living and food prices in Cape Coast, Kotokuraba Market and daily local life. Chapters:00:00 Bus interior01:22 Cape Coast Castle02:38 Algorithm Coffee & Juice06:17 Lemon Beach Restaurant07:06 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeCoast #CapeCoastCastle #ElminaCastle #GhanaTravel #VisitGhana #CentralRegion #FanteCulture #OguaaFetuAfahye #KakumNationalPark #AtlanticCoast #GhanaHistory #TravelAfrica #SlaveTradeHistory #GhanaFood #JollofWar #TwoYearJourney #AmaBoateng #CoastalGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama spends her final day in Accra doing last-minute errands, from SIM reloads to a farewell feast at Buka. She reflects on the city's rhythm and prepares for her journey down the Atlantic coast to Cape Coast, with practical tips on costs, transport, and street smarts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Osu, Jamestown Coffee Company, The Buka Restaurant, Independence Arch, Jamestown, Cape Coast, Cape Coast Castle. Covered: Leaving Accra, Coastal travel planning, Local food and costs, NHIS registration, Cape Coast arrival. Chapters:00:00 Osu01:01 Quiet room interior02:03 Cape Coast03:16 The Buka Restaurant04:32 Jamestown05:53 Bus interior with engine hum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CapeCoast #AccraToCapeCoast #GhanaTravel #TravelAfrica #GhanaVlog #CoastalGhana #BudgetTravel #GhanaEats #JollofRice #Kelewele #StreetFoodGhana #GhanaCulture #CapeCoastCastle #OsuStreet #GhanaLife #SoloTravel #WestAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

On her last full day in Accra, Ama navigates a public holiday, a political demonstration, and the build-up to Homowo. She takes stock of her first week, costs out a month in the city, and maps the road ahead to Cape Coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Jamestown Coffee Company, Osu, Jamestown, W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre, The Living Room Restaurant, Buka Restaurant. Covered: Independence Day, Political Demonstration, Cost of Living, Budgeting, Homowo Rehearsal, Planning Coastal Journey. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:25 Osu01:41 Harbour02:58 Buka Restaurant04:24 W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre05:37 Drum beat07:06 The Living Room Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Accra #GhanaTravel #IndependenceDay #Homowo #Jamestown #Osu #AccraCostOfLiving #ExpatLife #GhanaLiving #Trotro #Jollof #Kelewele #Waakye #DemocracyUnderAttack #ChaleWote #CapeCoastJourney #TwoYearPlan #AfricanDrumming https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day five in Accra: Ama runs the Foreigners Identification Management System gauntlet for her Non-Citizen Ghana Card, discovers the true cost of a 'negotiable' taxi, and accidentally steps into the middle of a Homowo dance rehearsal. A practical look at the ID card every long-stay visitor needs, and an evening that ends with the city's rhythm in her bones. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Osu, NIA Head Office Shiashie, CalBank, The Buka Restaurant, The Living Room Restaurant. Covered: Non-Citizen Ghana Card & FIMS, Taxi negotiations, Cost of Craft Gin, Homowo Rehearsals, Community Centers Osu. Chapters:00:00 CalBank01:20 Quiet room02:29 Osu04:11 Cafe terrace05:41 City evening07:18 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GhanaTravel #AccraLife #FIMS #NonCitizenGhanaCard #ExpatLife #LivingInGhana #HomowoFestival #Jamestown #AccraBarWeek #BukaOsu #GhanaCuisine #AfricanDrumming #NIA #Relocation #TravelAfrica #OsuAccra https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day four in Accra: Ama taps into the city's cocktail energy during Bar Week, weighs the cost of living against a pot of jollof, and maps out the road ahead—from Cape Coast to the Volta—while dodging the politics of an upcoming protest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Osu, Jamestown Coffee Company, Buka Restaurant, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Independence Square, Labone, Theia Coffee House, Jamestown. Covered: Cost of Living, Jollof & Food Prices, Bar Week Preview, Historical Landmarks, Upcoming Demonstration, Planning the Coastal Journey. Chapters:00:00 Osu01:56 Buka Restaurant03:34 Independence Square04:27 Labone05:36 Sol Lounge06:52 Jamestown A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AccraBarWeek #JollofIndex #GhanaTravel #AccraCity #JamestownGhana #KwameNkrumahMemorial #BlackStarSquare #HomowoFestival #DemocracyUnderAttack #CapeCoast #GhanaLiving #TrotroLife #OsuAccra #BukaRestaurant #CoffeeInAccra #ResidencePermit #TwoYearJourney #GhanaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Day three in Accra: Ama tackles the National Health Insurance registration, feels the city's rhythm during a planned power cut, and watches Jamestown transform ahead of the Chale Wote street art festival and the Homowo celebrations. Practical tips on transport, costs, and staying cool when the grid goes down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Osu, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Labone, Nubuke Foundation, The Living Room Restaurant, Jamestown, Jamestown Lighthouse, Ussher Fort. Covered: Healthcare registration, Power outages and infrastructure, Jamestown and local culture, Coastal weather patterns, Local food costs, Upcoming street festivals. Chapters:00:00 Osu01:57 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park03:25 Street04:53 Labone07:13 Independence Arch08:41 Jamestown09:27 Ussher Fort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AccraDiaries #GhanaTravel #LivingInGhana #NHIS #Jamestown #Accra #ChaleWote #HomowoFestival #GhanaExpat #TrotroLife #WestAfricaTravel #Kelewele #MakolaMarket #Labone #OsuAccra #BlackStarSquare #GhanaVisa #CostOfLivingGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama hits Accra's pulse, from the chaos of Makola Market to the rhythm of Homowo drumming. We talk costs, the Black Star Gate, a new bank account, and the best street jollof. Plus a plan for the next coastal moves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Makola Market, Jamestown Lighthouse, Osu, Ussher Fort, The Buka Restaurant, GCB Bank, Jamestown Coffee Company, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Covered: Market shopping and haggling, Local food and restaurants, Bureaucracy: bank, SIM, health insurance, Homowo festival events, Cost of living and rent, Historical landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Makola Market01:43 Ussher Fort03:31 The Buka Restaurant04:38 GCB Bank05:48 Cafe terrace06:48 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Accra #GhanaTravel #MakolaMarket #Jamestown #Homowo #AccraLife #GhanaPodcast #Kente #TravelAfrica #VisitGhana #OsuAccra #Jollof #GhanaCulture #AccraEats #GhanaCoast #BlackStar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

Ama Boateng touches down at Kotoka International Airport and dives straight into the chaos and thrill of making Accra home. From wrangling a Non-Citizen Ghana Card and opening a bank account to navigating trotros, haggling in Makola Market, and eating her first plate of waakye, this is the practical, sensory start to a two-year journey down Ghana's Atlantic coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Kotoka International Airport, NIA Head Office Shiashie, CalBank Branch, GCB Bank, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, MTN Store, Osu, Oxford Street. Covered: Arrival & Bureaucracy, Accommodation Search, Local Transport, Food & Markets, First Impressions & Culture, City Orientation. Chapters:00:00 CalBank Branch01:05 GCB Bank02:19 Osu03:33 Makola Market04:49 Jamestown05:58 Oxford Street07:12 W.E.B. Du Bois Centre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Accra #GhanaTravel #LivingInGhana #KotokaAirport #MakolaMarket #OsuAccra #JamestownGhana #HomowoFestival #ExpatsInGhana #GhanaVisa #NonCitizenGhanaCard #Trotro #Waakye #Kelewele #Jollof #GhanaLife #AfricanTravel #AccraCityGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/