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Packing Smart: Travel Light but Sophisticated.

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It's that time of the year and you would have to travel, probably back home or to a destination for vacation. No one enjoys packing stuff because it gets frustrating. As much as you would like to take everything along, extra luggage charges won't allow that. Therefore, the need to pack smartly. Below are some tricks as to packing smart, thus light but sophisticated. 1. Start with a packing list. Most of the time, people do not design a packing list. Packing lists help make packing much more easier. It gives you an idea of what to put in your backpack or travel bag. A packing list considers the weather condition, destination among others. Not everything is present on the packing list, just the most IMPORTANT things with regards to the purpose of your travel. 2. Pack travel designed cloths. It is appropriate to pack cloths that have been designed for travelling purposes. These are light weight cloths, cloths made from merino wool, packable as well as versatile ones. Th...
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My Sweet Travel Nightmare.

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Toothbrush? Checked. Underpants? Checked. Snacks, most definitely, checked. I was fully prepared for my trip. Everything was carefully packed into my backpack. I'm that kind of person, as most people, that usually pack my stuff a day to the zero hour when I'm to embark on a trip. I had mixed feelings, talked all day about the yet to be embarked on trip with friends as well as relatives. I couldn't keep calm. Anxiety, adrenaline and a wandering worried mind stole my sleep the night to our travel. Actually, it was my first time travelling out of the capital, Accra to Cape Coast, specifically Kakum National Park. I was going on this trip with my two elderly siblings and an uncle. My uncle dislikes it when we refer to him as an uncle. Over the years, we've built our relationship to the extent that we see ourselves more of siblings than an uncle-niece relation. Fast forward, after lots of talks, and convictions, our parents allowed us to go on this trip at 11:00am. We le...
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5 Must Experience Festivals in Ghana

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"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Kotoka International Airport. Local time is 14:00 and the temperature is 22°C. For your safety and comfort, please remain seated with  your seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign. This will indicate that we have parked at the gate and that it is safe for you to move about". This announcement is life to anyone on any flight. At least you've the assurance you've  landed safely. Well, now you are in Ghana and obviously you would like to have the Ghanaian experience to the fullest. Festivals play a major role with regards to having a long lasting memory of your stay in Ghana. My work here is simple. To suggest to you, as I always do, 5 must experience festivals in Ghana whenever you find yourself in this part of the world. 1. Chale Wote Street Art Festival Chale Wote Street Art Festival is West Africa's annual street festival held in Accra, Ghana. This is the time when art, music, dance, fashion ...
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A Holiday hangout? Try these places.

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The long and much awaited holiday is here, probably just for a day or two and you wouldn't want to miss it for anything. At least a day off work's stress is worth it. Therefore you decide to make the best out of your holiday. You wouldn't want to go to a crowded and noisy place nor a boring place either or a place where your worries are served on a plate right in your face. Good News! I've definitely got your back. That's why I'm here. To suggest to you top 5 places you could hangout with friends during a holiday here in Ghana, that wouldn't cost you as  much as you think! 1.Lakeside Marina Park. Lakeside Marina Park is one of the best recreational centres and serene places you could hangout during a holiday. It is located around Lake Kalmoni at Lakeside Estates, Accra. One amazing thing about this place is the kind of services they render. Their customer  service is very good and they make you feel at home. If you find yourself there with friends for a ...
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My Very First Post: Everything me, my blog and what to expect in the future.

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Finally!!! I get to publish my first article on my Luxury Travel Blog. Well, a lot has gone into coming up with this blog. Honestly its not been easy and I hope I sail through in my subsequent posts. Anyway, I'm Addae  Fortune. Currently in College. I'm a Ghanaian, a proud one though and reside in Accra, capital of Ghana. Recently, my attraction to nature has been intense. I don't know why but I love it that way. So most often, you will find me at the Sea or walking through gardens during the weekend, especially when I have nothing to do. I also realized I felt extremely relaxed anytime I visited these places. Long story short, I developed the passion to blog about such things. Nature not in Ghana alone but all over the world. We can't just travel and not enjoy the experience right? We must travel in style and luxury, birthing the name Luxury Travel. I'm actually going to blog about places I visit here in Ghana, places I find fascinating around the world and an...
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