On A Trip To Ghana?Safety tips for the savvy traveller

Though Ghana is one of the most peaceful countries on the planet, it makes sense to take care of your body and luggage since the 9/11 attacks has shown us all that we shouldn’t take our personal security for granted. When you are on a trip to Ghana, you should observe the following the following personal tips

Security at The Airport

If you are not expecting anyone to pick you up then you should pick up a taxi at the Airport and ask the taxi driver to take you to your hotel. (Make sure you ask for airport registered taxi cabs)

Know where you are staying

No matter where you live you should seek information about the community. Believe me or not, some communities are not safe to live in and you need to know where you are so you can watch out for any threats of attack. (Having lived in Ghana for close to 50 years, I can assure you that most places are safe at even nighttime but let the wise heed this old maxim ''to be forewarned is to be for armed’’

Ask for directions if you are lost

When you are not so sure of where you are going, please ask for directions.Again,you should say a big no if the taxi driver tells you he wants others (people standing by the street) to join wherever you are going. Just negotiate with him over the price and ask him to get right there.

 Don’t stroll along very lonely beaches

Not all beaches are conducive for swimming. And so you shouldn’t go to beaches like the one at OSU and other undeveloped ones: such areas are very lonely, bushy and filled with miscreants. Make sure your backpack is with you at all times and never expose your money-especially foreign currency in public. Get the right amount of money you need before you leave for any place.

Ignore anyone who accosts you in town asking for help in cash or kind when you are on a trip to Ghana. Don’t party deep into the night. It is wrong to visit the brothels since a trap might be set for you-HIV AIDS or whatever

Never divulge your credit card details

The medium of exchange is in cedis and pesewas.Cash is used at all points but you know some hotels and other facilities may ask that you use your credit card or travelers cheque.PLEASE NEVER EVER GIVE ANYONE YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS BECAUSE MANY PEOPLE HAVE FALLEN PREY TO FRAUD AND HAVE LOST THEIR HARD-EARNED CASH EVEN AT SOME PRESTIGIOUS HOTELS. Please use cash at all times.

Beware of  Identity theft                                  

Please sign out and close all browsers when you have finished browsing even in your hotel room and in Internet Cafes. It is best to come along with a laptop. There is wireless connection in some hotels. 

If not, you can get a modem for less than $40.You can come along with a universal modem. Some travelers have got into hot waters as a result of negligence. 

Never fall prey to identity thieves.

So any time you are on a trip to Ghana, do observe these personal safety tips and you will return to your homeland with sweet memorable memories.

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