Blog – Paa Kwesi Inkumsah

Living A Barefoot Lifestyle

I love the outdoors, it became more of my lifestyle after my life choices but I decided to stick with it after I got what I call the high experiencing barefoot living. Something happened to me, my mood improved, I would laugh and smiled more and it felt as though I had been injected with […]

Trees, What They Mean To Me

Trees, What They Mean To Me

A lot of you that know me in this dispensation, know how passionate and protective I am with trees. It’s so intense to the extend that my heart literally aches when I have seen trees being cut down and just like humans would cry over other humans passing, I feel the same. Then I get […]

West Point Lake, La Grange, Georgia

West Point Lake, La Grange, Georgia

Entering the West Point lake property and I noticed that the lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake is surrounded by deep forests and rolling fields. It extends 35 mils along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama- Georgia state line. The lake’s 525 miles of shoreline is an ideal destination […]

Weed,California

Weed,California

The City of Weed, California is nestled at the base of Mount Shasta in the Cascade Mountains and half way between San Francisco and Portland. But the history of Weed, California is not related to marijuana. In fact, Weed was named after great man in the history of the United States. The City of Weed […]

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Arizona

Arizona

Arizona has been on my bucket list for a while and making it happen was a great and enriching experience. I have tried to compare the landscape from Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and each of them blows my mind. I however notice that Arizona and Utah have a lot in common. It was like […]

Nature’s LandScape, San Rafael Reef

Nature’s LandScape, San Rafael Reef

To describe the landscape of America is to feel it, see it, experience it and be in it. I can’t begin to express the richness and variety that lies in each state. Depending on that time of year, the fall been one of my favorites especially in areas with loads of foliage. One of my […]

Utah Rock Dance

Utah Rock Dance

Driving through Wyoming and there was a lot of rock formation whose view I admired but wasn’t intrigued to get my camera busy because some scenes are what it is, to be admired and all taken in. Traveling through different States gives one a great appreciation of the vegetation and landscape. When Utah announced her […]

Washington’s Art and Architecture.

Washington’s Art and Architecture.

My time in Washington has always been brief, but also always given me an opportunity to visit and have a taste of an aspect of the city. I am not one that does the usual tours, I mostly find attractions in the most unlikely places and today for me was admiring as usual, art and […]

GreenWood, The Black Wall Street

GreenWood, The Black Wall Street

When I think of wall street, I think of money, commerce, productivity, increase and all the other words that I may be missing. I remember many times in New York on Wall Street, I have seen the hustle and bustle of men and women in suits getting out of trains, catching cabs and hitting those […]

One More River to Freedom

One More River to Freedom

One More River to Cross to Freedom For any one that hasn’t had to fight for freedom and was born into privilege, freedom perhaps maybe something that would be taken for granted, but back in the 1800s, the story was very different. Black folks in America by the constitution were considered 3/5th of a person. […]

Going Through The Eye of the Niagara Falls

Going Through The Eye of the Niagara Falls

Driving across the country and getting to Buffalo, New York got me thinking about a lot of things, but first, let me say that New York has different landscape besides the famed perception of the empire state building, Time square and Madison square garden. For me as a nature lover, the scenery is in the […]

What To Do In San Antonio, Texas in One Hour.

What To Do In San Antonio, Texas in One Hour.

I thought about things that one can do if all the time they had is one hour. When in the San Antonio area in Texas, there are a variety of things that one can do to enjoy the city. The main attraction for me was the riverside walk. The area is filled with shops, dining […]

New Orleans Funk on Bourbon Street

New Orleans Funk on Bourbon Street

My first impression was the wild outburst of people, swamping in like bees, the cab driver said “have fun and be safe out there” well, with a lot of police presence, safety definitely is guaranteed. But let me take the story back a little bit and delve into what used to be entertainment for many […]

Ghana, The Land of Golden Smiles

Ghana, The Land of Golden Smiles

Describing Ghana has always come for me with two words, the land of golden smiles. While Ghana has been known to be the gold coast for many years, I think that she has built a good reputation for herself as a hospitable and affable country. In my travels around the world, I have tried very […]

Ankasa Rain Forest

Ankasa Rain Forest

I like to know the meaning behind everything so the first thought was the name of the national park, Ankasa. In the Akan dialect, the word translate to make an emphasis on a thing. Taking it also literally in two different tongues, it can be broken into the words Ank(life) and asa (which means dance). […]

Ghana, Please Stop Breaking Our Hearts, Save Our Water Bodies

Expressions, Travel

Ghana, Please Stop Breaking Our Hearts, Save Our Water Bodies

Every where in the world, water bodies are a source of livelihood and also healing and recreation to many. For me, some of the most amazing experiences have been by the creek or ocean, it’s offered me wellness an serenity mostly.Walking a few stretch of sea sand or in the mist of the rocks in […]

Ghana’s Kente, Its Impact on Africans in America.

Ghana’s Kente, Its Impact on Africans in America.

African Americans are descendants of ancestors taken from different parts of Africa, especially West Africa and brought to the Caribbean and the America’s to work on different plantation fields to grow these economies. After many years, many seek to connect to their real roots and culture and have used various fashion sense as a connector. […]

A Green Ranch, A Lake Side and Green Food

A Green Ranch, A Lake Side and Green Food

Elodie and husband Kojo are not only great hosts but have created a unique attraction that is a must visit when in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Elodie is a French national who settled in Ghana over a decade ago and raised her family here. The Green Ranch Lake Bosomtwe is Located near Abono, about […]

The Depth of the Ga Language in Ghana

The Depth of the Ga Language in Ghana

My country Ghana has over 46 dialects spoken all across the country and perhaps a few more that are not documented. In a recent conversation with a friend on social media I was inclined to give my response to an observation made by writing in his local dialect, Ga. Instead of saying thank you in […]

10 Days A Japanese

10 Days A Japanese

10 Days a Japanese. Maki Tsuyami a True example of Japanese Kyosei The world is an oyster and without limits, we can travel to its very depth. One of the most amazing experiences I have had as a globe trotter is my experience with Japan. The sights and sounds, the purity of its water bodies […]

Christianborg to Christianborg

Christianborg to Christianborg

Christianborg Vrs Christianborg In my quest and curiosity to understand the impact of the slave trade and its effect on Ghana, I traveled to the Copenhagen Palace and the Christianborg Castle in Ghana to learn on first hand.. It may interest you to know that the first Christianborg Palace was built between 1735 and 1745 […]

Food As A Cultural Identity

Food As A Cultural Identity

Gari, A West African Staple Traveling all around the world and three things can define any individual, name, language, food. If you visit Ghana, you would hear and have the options to choose from many food varieties. Primarily because we speak different dialects which also influences the food culture. Ghana alone can boast of over […]

Ghana Kente, An Ashanti Pride

Ghana Kente, An Ashanti Pride

Ghana Kente, An Ashanti Pride The origin of Kente is from Bonwire a small village in the Ashanti region of Ghana, many have known it to be the Kente village. According to legend, two friends from the town of Bonwire – now the leading centre of kente weaving in Ashanti – learned the art of […]

A Cascading Water Falls, Douglas.

A Cascading Water Falls, Douglas.

This 70-foot waterfall cascades across an overhanging cliff, creating a rare treat of walking behind the ribbon falls. While the water flow is usually on the low side (except after a big rain like photo above), it’s a beautiful setting and an easy hike in the Big Ivy area of the Pisgah National Forest about […]

Why Spend Time In The Woods?

Why Spend Time In The Woods?

With the fast paced lifestyle that most of us live, it’s important to slow down and pay attention to that which really matters, our wellness. My ideal recommendation would be for each of us to have the forest in our homes. By that I mean, creating a forest experience in our neighborhoods. Depending on where […]

A Search For Wild Life in Mesomagor

A Search For Wild Life in Mesomagor

Mesomagor is a small village of about 400 people in the central region of Ghana and approximately 40km Northwest from Cape Coast; with its rainforest been an extension of the Kakum National forest. My adventure here, would begin with a special bond with Haruna, Chris and Kwaakye, all wildlife guards who know the forest quite […]

Axim, Nature’s Gift To Ghana from the Western Region

Axim, Nature’s Gift To Ghana from the Western Region

This colorful bamboo pole represents many families and livelihood. It represents strong men who spend many hours and sometimes days on the sea to catch fish that feeds many. It’s very easy sometimes to disregard the effort of these fisher folks. Spending half a day with them and I appreciated their work even more. On […]

A Sand Bath and a Coastal Wash Down, Cape 3 Points

A Sand Bath and a Coastal Wash Down, Cape 3 Points

Only two public buses travelled to Cape 3 Points from Agona every day. Missing it would ruin my experience and affect my entire travel plan and so I got on the forest bus, but also had to have the patience of waiting to get it full which took about 3hours. I would have the entire […]

Ancestors Cry, Elmina Dungeon

Ancestors Cry, Elmina Dungeon

I loved the solo city walk of Edina and admired the everyday hustle and bustle life of my people. It was fun watching the women scaling off fish. The aroma from the frying of fresh fish; wet my taste buds so much that I had to go ask for a piece. The hospitality of my […]

32 Hours in Nzulezu

32 Hours in Nzulezu

Nzulezu, A heart of gold community on Stilt I have come to the conclusion that to appreciate any tourist site, a few hours isn’t enough, so at least, an overnight stay would be most ideal. I had travelled from the Agona district of Ghana to explore Nzulezu, the community on stilt and located on the […]

40 Feet Above Ground on a Suspended Canopy Walkway.

40 Feet Above Ground on a Suspended Canopy Walkway.

My Kakum Experience When I first took the decision to explore more of my country Ghana, I had not planned to stay long in any destination. My love for forest however, got me to spend an ample time in different rain forests in Ghana including the Kakum park. This, became home for a month during […]

How To Get Free Accommodation to your Favorite Holiday Destination.

How To Get Free Accommodation to your Favorite Holiday Destination.

I have read many articles about how people travel, the recent one was a post on YouTube that said, grow your followers to say 10k plus and then you may be able to use it as a currency to get free accommodation. Well, while there is some truth to this, I want to share with […]

What To Do When Traveling Via Bus. My Greyhound Experience.

What To Do When Traveling Via Bus. My Greyhound Experience.

Back in the day, I had complained vehemently about my experience riding a greyhound bus and had vowed not to get on one again. This perception was going to change when I booked a ticket from Asheville to Atlanta. All was calm when the announcement was made for our first transfer to Knoxville. At 1610, […]

Canoes in Ghana

Canoes in Ghana

Every where at the bank of any water body in Ghana , be it river, lake or sea and you are bound to have free advise. Many have asked what I mean by free advise, well, let’s put it this way, you can pick a lot of wisdom from the people in the area based […]

Amazing Ananse Akuraa, A Mampong Pride

Amazing Ananse Akuraa, A Mampong Pride

The awesome home of my host however, had enough flora to give me a feel of what I had left behind in North Carolina. The well lushed lawn also supported my barefoot lifestyle of staying grounded to mother earth. “Before you begin your expedition through out the country, I would like you to first see […]

Ghana Sundays, Fufu Boutique & Tompatompa

Ghana Sundays, Fufu Boutique & Tompatompa

Sundays in Ghana are not only a day of rest, its when most Ghanaians go to church and worship the creator. Life after church is however “officially” pronounced Fufu day because most people prepare the delicacy with their favorite chevon or mutton flavored soup. Many households, would have the familiar “tompatompa” sound that is the […]

Back Packing For The Tropics

Back Packing For The Tropics

Been on the road is thrilling, fun and full of adventure especially if you don’t have a plan and have to go with the flow. I am not suggesting you should not have a plan but just the excitement of that experience, not knowing what tomorrow will bring. Well, I had a plan for my […]

My Favorite Destinations In Ghana

My Favorite Destinations In Ghana

Accra’s Osikan Beach Primarily because its hidden within the city, get to the rocky getaway and it’s a nice escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. There is a lodge there and if you are a meat lover, they make some kebabs and many assorted drinks of your choice. Well, even a vegetarian can smell […]

This Is My Cape Coast