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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for travelling in Ghana!, 17 Oct 2004

By	"mark1982" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghana (Bradt Travel Guide Ghana) (Paperback)

This is an excellent guide to Ghana - the information and background to the country is essential reading before you head off, and serves as an superb reminder of the history and customs of Ghana when you are there.

Travelling on a budget at the weekends, I found that the hotel information was accurate and extremely useful (though the laid-back attitude prevalent in Ghana soemtimes renders the information null and void!). We used to plan our trips with the Bradt guide in our laps, and carried it wherever we went.

I was in Ghana at the same time that Phillip Bragg was researching this new edition, and everywhere we went, north, south, east and west, it seems he had been there finding out the latest prices and things to do/see.

Ghana is a wonderful country full of wonderful people, and you must have the Bradt travel guide with you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars As Essential as Anti-malarials!, 22 Jul 2008

By	M Rawle (Liverpool, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghana (Bradt Travel Guide) (Paperback)

Almost essential during any trip to Ghana, this guide really makes it easy to locate the wealth of culture and hospitality in Ghana.

Without a guide Ghana can oft times seem at best daunting and at worst dull. This is far from the truth however, the country containing almost all of what Africa has to offer - Rainforests, Christian & Muslim Cultures, Safaris, Beautiful lakes and beaches and even *cough* the corrupting influences of the west are detailed in extraordinary depth within this guide.

As a country not exactly buzzing with tourism not only is the guide essential in uncovering customs and tradition - but also in making sure that three hour ride on a tro-tro (rickety old van) results in a glorious beach or magnificent walk through a rainforest canopy... rather than some floating poo-poo washing up on the shores of a smoggy bustling town (and yes, unfortunately Ghana does have these as much abundance as any other developing country).

As a student volunteer in Ghana I found this book a lifesaver, and I would assume it would be just as suitable for anyone taking on the role of tourist as well (as I travelled extensively as well during my stay).
If you're going to Ghana, purchase this book. If you're thinking of visiting Africa, I wholeheartedly recommend Ghana... so purchase this book!

NOTE: As far as I'm aware however, this is the only Ghanaian travel guide... so it seems a little unsurprising they can laud it as "the best selling"...

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5.0 out of 5 stars great guide, 15 Aug 2002

By	Sarah (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghana (The Bradt Travel Guide) (Paperback)

All of the travelers I met in Ghana had this book. It is the only one out there that I know of and it does the job well. It is full of good information on restaurants and hotels and provides invaluable basic street maps of the cities and towns. If you plan to travel the country and experience anything other than air conditioned hotel lobbies, this will be your best guide. It can also be a heartening source of encouragement to the weary or confused traveler.

I would not go to Ghana without it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best travel guide to Ghana there is
I have used previous editions of the Bradt guide to Ghana, and I'm looking forward to using this latest edition on my next trip to Ghana this week. Read more

Published 5 months ago by A. Bearne

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential Travel bible
What a great book!

Well researched, dependably reliable and never short on detail, this guide book covers all angles for travel in Ghana. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Dan "Wanderers!" Wicks

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracker
For the real traveler, this guide is a must. An in-depth book, well researched and very well written. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Edward Griffiths

4.0 out of 5 stars I had never heard of Bradt
We all know loney planet and rough guide but Bradt have gone to some effort to get a wehole book on Ghana and it shows. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Lamby

5.0 out of 5 stars Like it
A great book with lots of practical info that helped get me around Ghana for three months. A travel guide will not replace personal advise but I couldn't imagine a better travel... Read more

Published on 26 May 2007 by Nick Grayson

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but many errors!
Being the only travel book available in the UK specifically for Ghana, there's nothing to compare it against! Read more

Published on 10 Aug 2006 by Rachel Boyce

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Bible for anyone spending time in Ghana, very well written, gives good, accurate, realistic advice. Puts Lonely Planet guides to shame. Read more

Published on 18 April 2006 by Adam Carr

5.0 out of 5 stars A life saver of a book!
I took this book with me to Ghana when I travelled there to do volunteer work. It proved to be invaluable reading as very often I had no idea where to go or stay, and I met many... Read more

Published on 2 April 2006 by shoppinggirly

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended
This book is outdated, full of errors and also leaves out a lot of useful information. Sometimes I wondered which country Mr Briggs had been visiting, because I'm not sure if it... Read more

Published on 1 April 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful
Overall, this guidebook provides a wealth of helpful information, and gives a fairly accurate picture of Ghana and information for travellers. Read more

Published on 17 Jan 2006 by nilnoughtzero

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