The Ghana Must Go Bag: The Story Behind Africa’s Most Famous Bag

The history of the Ghana Must Go bag - the checkered woven tote named after Nigeria's 1983 mass expulsion of Ghanaians, its many global names, and its rise from exile to fashion icon.

The history of the Ghana Must Go bag - the checkered woven tote named after Nigeria's 1983 mass expulsion of Ghanaians, its many global names, and its rise from exile to fashion icon.

A traveller's guide to the tribes and ethnic groups of Ghana - the Akan, Mole-Dagbani, Ewe, Ga-Dangme and more, with 2021 census figures, heartlands and cultures.

Why Ghana is called one of Africa's friendliest countries - the meaning of Akwaaba, the ‘you are invited’ food custom, greetings, communal life and how to receive it well.

A guide to the languages of Ghana - English, the mighty Akan (Twi & Fante), Ewe, Ga, Dagbani, Hausa and Pidgin - who speaks what, where, and words to win hearts.

A guide to Ghanaian dances - Adowa, Agbadza, Kpanlogo, Bamaya and modern Azonto - the rhythms, regions and meaning behind Ghana's most iconic moves.

What the Vibes Verified badge means: how we vet Ghana stays for cleanliness, accuracy, safety, location, value and hospitality, plus our recommended places to stay.

A visitor guide to the best hospitals in Ghana: top public teaching hospitals (Korle-Bu, Komfo Anokye, Tamale) and private clinics (Nyaho, The Bank Hospital), plus insurance, payment and emergency tips.

A guide to embassies and consulates for Ghana travel: foreign embassies in Accra for emergencies, what to do if you lose your passport, and getting a Ghana visa abroad.

A guide to visiting Ghana with kids: the best family activities (Kakum, monkeys, Mole, beaches), health and safety, car seats and supplies, and how to plan a smooth family trip.

A Ghana souvenir price guide in cedis: ballpark fair prices for kente, beads, baskets, carvings, drums and shea butter, plus how to bargain and tell quality from tat.