G Adventures
Hi, we’re G Adventures. We’re the world’s greatest small group adventure travel company and we’ve been that way for more than 30 years. How’d we do it? It’s simple — by listening to our travellers and giving them exactly what they want. We’re talking flexible itineraries, […]…
easyJet holidays
easyJet holidays offer brilliant package holidays at unbeatable prices to over 100 stunning destinations in Europe and beyond. Whether it’s a balmy beach break or a culture-filled city adventure you’re after, easyJet holidays have you covered. Offering a range of holiday types for couples and families, […]…
Trafalgar
Trafalgar is the best way to plan, book and travel with complete ease. With over 300 tours to incredible destinations like Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia & New Zealand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5lVSbsabMo Trafalgar unlocks the best of the world for every traveller. From the […]…
Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations offers small group tours to stunning destinations, from the historic cities of Europe, the vibrant cultures of Asia, and the breathtaking landscapes of Africa, to the pristine beauty of Australia and New Zealand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35NswS6uRR0 Insight Vacations are ‘business class’ tours for curious travellers. The itineraries are designed to offer insightful […]…
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, invites you to enjoy imaginative destination experiences around the world, savour The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and relax aboard their small, luxurious ships. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrI532T7MEY Oceania Cruises’ ships lead the way in luxury travel, providing a five-star […]…
Explore!
Explore Worldwide is an established specialist in small-group adventure holidays to extraordinary places worldwide, from Albania to Zimbabwe, Jordan to Japan. Small groups of around 11 travellers are led by local guides who share their first-hand knowledge and insight to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences on every day […]…
Fred. Holidays
Fred. Holidays is the curator of bespoke travel arrangements from the UK to Europe and beyond. We provide Silver Travellers with the ability to see the world their way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3M23Dz0QtI Our specialisms have no bounds, from ocean and river cruises to bespoke land adventures and rail […]…
Traditional lost-wax casting
The small Ghanian village of Sokoban Krofrom is famous for traditional brass casting of beads, jewellery and statues. Using techniques that haven’t changed for generations, it is the community’s main source of income. Our journey took us along a kilometre of road where houses on both sides covered in red brick dust. The road before […]…
An Ashanti palace and museum
Manhiya Palace Manhyia Palace in Ghana was built in 1926 for the Ashanti King, Nana Prempeh I, on his return from exile in the Seychelles having been overthrown by the British Gold Coast governor in 1896. It is where gold, looted by the British, and currently in the V&A and British Museum, will be returned […]…
Finding out about the benefits of Propalis
I didn’t know stingless bees existed, so was intrigued by a visit to The International Stingless Bee Centre, which claims to be Ghana’s number one ecotourism site. The guide produced pictures of the five types of stingless bee. Each builds a different style of entrance to the nest, for example, the Meliponula creates a round […]…
Weaving, chocolate and stamping
Whilst visiting Ghana we had the opportunity to learn about kente cloth, the legendary eye-catching fabric worn by African kings down the centuries. At the Adanwomase Tourist Centre our guide explained that the word kente is derived from ‘kenten,’ which means ‘basket’ as it resembles the cloth’s woven design which is always made in strips, […]…
The last remains of Ghana’s ancient Ashanti civilisation
Near Ghana’s second city Kumasi, is the UNESCO listed Ashanti Traditional Buildings Site, made up of ten ancient fetish shrines. We visited the only one formally geared up for tourism, the Tano Yaw shrine in the village of Ejisu-Besease. The Ashanti civilization peaked in the 18th century and the shrines are their last material remains. […]…