Best Apps to Download and Travel Ghana Like a Pro
Remitly is the equivalent of CashApp or Venmo. If you run out of cedis (the Ghanaian currency) you can simply send funds to locals for free. I used it twice while in Ghana.
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Exploring Ghana’s Bold Flavors: A Foodie’s Ultimate Guide
Ghanaian cuisine is a flavorful celebration of culture, history, and community, offering a wide array of dishes that cater to every palate. As a Black American, I enjoyed trying everything and making connections to foods that I’m familiar with at home.
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Cultural Etiquette in Ghana: A Guide for First-Time Visitors
Whether it’s dancing at a Detty December event or exploring historic sites like the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra or Point of No Return in Cape Coast, your respect for Ghanaian culture will make your journey unforgettable.
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The Ultimate Winter Festival Packing List: Essentials to Stay Warm and Cozy
Yes, you want to stay warm and comfy but you can still keep it cute with a three-layer system. The base layer should be a thermal/wicking shirt that will hold in your natural body heat.
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Festival Essentials Packing List: Your Foolproof Guide
At a summer festival in Indiana they were charging $15 for ponchos and sold out so some people were stuck in the rain. I got ours from Dollar Tree and didn’t have to wait in line.
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Maximize Your Fun at Essence Fest with These Pro Tips
2017 was my first time experiencing Essence Fest and New Orleans and it felt like I’d just been invited to a birthday after getting a whoppin. You know the vibes. You’re in trouble for something silly, get in trouble and sent to your room…
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Boost Your Mental Health with Festival Therapy
Festivals Are Therapy: A Conversation with a Fete Fanatic and Licensed Therapist
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Roc the Block with Tampa’s Premier Juneteenth Celebration
ROC the Block Returns: Tampa’s Juneteenth Celebration Gears Up for Its Biggest Year Yet Tampa, get ready! The 5th Annual ROC the Block Juneteenth Celebration is back from June 16–21, bringing a week-long celebration of Black excellence to the Tampa Bay area. The idea for ROC the Block was sparked when Founder Belaji Ajike decided…
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Your 2025 Guide For Jax Jazz Fest and Black Businesses to Support
Traveling for a festival is one of my favorite ways to experience a new city. Check out some of the attractions that I did last year to enhance my time in Jax.
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Celebrating Black Cinematic Excellence: 2025 NC Black Film Fest Highlights
Charlon Turner, Black Arts Alliance Vice President and Festival Director, said the festival is important for the area. “Wilmington was known as the Hollywood of the East at one time and we have a long history of filmmaking in this area.”
