Hi all.

I am going to Ghana for a vacation.

Does anyone know of a cheap place to stay while there?

Thanks
Leedah

How long are you staying and what part of Ghana are you planning to stay in primarily?

prefer to stay in an area where there is good internet access and cheap taxi's or bus service (if there is one).

Don't know anyone there, i'm just going as a vacation for a few days to simply get away from it all. Know what i mean?

Any suggestions?

leedah

Are you meeting your husband there ?

no, he is not there.

We always stayed at "Biney's Bed and Breakfast" in Osu. It was around $25 a night, but I'm sure they are more expensive now. It's right across the street from Papaye and they are maybe three doors down from a good internet cafe. You can also get really good porridge in the morning right across the street. You can easily get a taxi or trotro along the street. There are a ton of hotels along that street both nicer and not so nice.

hey leedah,
check this link out, hopefully it helps.

http://www.ghanahotels.us/ghana-hotels/all...CFQnIsgod5mTmTA

http://www.bedbreakfasttraveler.com/direct...814d0fb23b05b3e

This was the guesthouse I stayed in while in Ghana. I was there in 2007 and it cost about $40 per day.

http://www.elmeiz.com/

It is in the Dansoman area of Accra and it was highly secure, very nice inside, very tight security, in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet it was still close to the main road. There are several restaurants, stores, and taxis run all over Accra. Also, they had internet service and 24/7 AC. I would recommend it to anyone.

I am a fan of Frankies in Osu 2 blocks from Papaya and 2 blocks from Danquah circle, the rooms are $60.00 a day but that includes a free full breakfast of your choice. You don't have to book online, you can reserve a room and they will hold it for you.


http://www.frankiesghana.com/

Thats Wonderful your going to Ghana! Unfortunately I can't help you with your question, I usually stay at family house when I am in Ghana.

I also recommend Elmeiz! My parents stayed there when they came to visit, and they were very comfortable. It is in a quiet neighborhood and it is not a huge place, kind of homey actually. They did have A/C and internet, and though the internet at the hotel was mostly reliable, there is a good internet cafe just down the road called Scoops (they also serve ice cream yum!).

Dansoman is a bit farther from the center of Accra, but still really full of activity. Osu is more lively, and probably has more tourists. It just depends what kind of environment you prefer.

Have fun!

I am Confuzed

If your husband is in Gambia...why would you not go to see him???? Why go to Ghana? If I had the opportunity to go to Africa where MY husband was I would go to see him...wouldnt that look better for the interview...multiple visits??? I dont understand...according to your previous posts you just CAME BACK from Gambia??? Something is not adding up here.... if you truley wanted to see Ghana wouldnt it have made better sense to go from Gambia to Ghana? This really does not add up??? I also dont understand where the kidnapped children fit in.....can you shed some light??


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TBT, I don't mean to be rude but I think that the OPs reason for going to Ghana is her business and hers alone. And all the info about her children is not related to this either.

Its not our place to speculate what her plans are.

My 2 cents is that Dakar is a very tough embassy and she may face the same questions from the CO. They will take whatever they want and make an issue out of it.
OP I would think twice before going to any country nearby your husband without seeing him, it can raise unwanted suspicion.
Your case seems complicated enough with the children being held in Gambia.
They will look at everything with a magnifying glass and may put you under AP to further investigate.
Though you have your own personal reasons, I advice you to be careful, the embassy looks at things a little different.
Everything will be questioned and scrutinized in Dakar.
Best wishes.

I have a feeling that the OP is well aware of the issues that may come up during the interview.

I just don't see why TBT feels that the OP needs to elaborate on the issue of the OP's kids and whether the OP goes to Ghana from the US or Gambia.

It has nothing to do with the OP's question.

WHY?? Because it is an open forum and I CAN ask. These questions are on peoples minds, I am practicing my hard hitting journalist skills on VJ...looks like I ruffled some feathers. I can ask what ever I want, the choice is hers as to how to answer.....

It is an open forum but being nosy has a limit.

The OP asked about places to stay in Ghana. That was it. Bringing all this about her children and that situation has nothing to do with her original question at all. Going around and digging into her previous posts and bringing it here, where it was not asked, is a tad disrespectful IMO.

Also, the OPs reason to go to Ghana is her business. What does it matter that her husband is in Gambia? So, she wants a vacation, I say got for it. Whether she goes from here or Gambia or the moon is up to her. It is not up to us to question (1) her motives and then (2) bring up the situation with her children which is totally irrelevant.

It was insensitive to ask the OP to elaborate on her kids and their situation. That is her business.

I have never been known for my *ahem* sinsitivity, again she has the choice how to answer my questions. I asked the questions...I dont see how this became a "us" situation. You have your opinions I have mine that is the great thing about this country we are ALLOWED to have our own thoughts and opinions. You cant unring a bell my dear, the questions have been asked let the OP deal with it.

In my case Dakar made an issue of DNA testing my SO's daughter , even though we did not file for a K2 for her to accompany him. We wanted to send for her a year later or so.
Yet, they forced the issue and both had to fly to Dakar for DNA collection and processing which of course came out that he is her father.
For what ? She was not accompanying. That cost about $ 1800 for that nonsense right there and they traveled when there was political upheaval
in S/L and we lost many months of time.
They had a fit over his B2 typos from years ago and denied him.
I am just letting people know Dakar does strange things and to not complicate matters that can be avoided. I believe to point it out can be helpful to the OP and maybe she is not aware how fast Dakar will throw you in AP where we were for one year.
I hope her travel would not affect her in any way but I think it was helpful to point out the tough CO questions she may face and why she chose to not spend that time with her SO are her reasons alone but it will come up.
To me, in this phase of the process, strong relationship proof is priceless and vacations to a nearby country without the SO risky.
I am speaking from a place of experience with Dakar in particular and it is a sensitive issue for me and the OP is going through the Dakar embassy.


Zee, still love ya, I just have a little different perspective with this

Omoba, you know I you.

But what was asked of the OP has nothing to do with her immigration case. She was not asking for advice. She was not asking for help with her kids' situation. She was only asking for places to stay in Ghana. Does it matter if she is going with her husband/brother/sister/mother?

This thread was on track until TBT decided to dig into what the OP has posted in the past in regards to issues that were not brought up by the OP.

Its like me posting for information on recipes and then someone bringing up a post about an argument with my SO and asking me to add more details. Two totally different topics.

I appreciate that you are providing information on going through Dakar, people need to hear it. But it was not addressed by the OP.

Asking the OP why she is not going to visit her husband in Gambia is walking a thin line. Asking for her to elaborate on the situation with her children is crossing the line.

TBT, this is not an "us" thing like you suggested. I am only pointing out that this has nothing to do with the OP's original question and to keep in on track. The OP could very well come on here and elaborate. Maybe she has no problem sharing and if so good for her.

Quite frankly I could give a rat's behind what anyone writes on these boards. I came here to get help with my process and in the process made some good friends and we have a good time on here. But when I see something that does not sit well with me I speak up.

here, here

I can't speak for TBT, but since the thread was already derailed I felt compelled to warn the OP about possible interview problems due to the fact that she wants to travel to Ghana w/o her SO, which IMO counteracts relationship proof and can cost them AP time.
Since it came up it may make others think twice also.
In European embassies it may be looked at as a simple vacation but we all know how crazy the embassies here get with relationship proof, even with a ton of proof. Every little off thing and bang they get you.
Better to know now then be befuddled in front of the CO later, especially if the SO will face the CO without the OP. I shudder at the thought of it.
Even if the OP did not ask for advice I gave it to save them possible future problems when I saw the opportunity.
It may take the thread OT for a minute but may keep them from AP which to me is more important.
Hindsight..........if only we knew then what we know now he would be here right now !
We just have to agree to disagree on this one



Love to all !


edited for typos.

I agree with you Omoba, if the thread is already derailed (partly due to me) then may as well interject something useful in it. I have no issue with what you wrote.

I just didn't like the questioning of TBT.

It's soooo hard. I chose to keep quiet. I remember her previous posts, but was surprised by this post only because she recently asked advice about not working and money issues with the proof of support. But it's like my mom always says, if they aren't asking you for the money don't worry about it! My mom was rather talkative, if you didn't know yet.

I don't have great advice on a place to stay that's inexpensive and nice. There are some great guest houses in Ghana though. So, I'm sure she'll find somewhere nice to stay, even if she stays at a different place every night. Her husband can always come over and visit her while she's on vacation.

I love Donsoman! My sis in law lives there. great neighborhood!


I concur

U are sooooo right!!!

Lets get ....I was actually enjoying the suggestions people were making.

Send a PM TBT, if you must know... I think thats a more tasteful approach, Ms. Columbo!
Lets not get caught up yet again

I did not realize that Ewok had you all on the payroll as the Sub Saharan Po leese. I will not censor myself just because some people dont like what I have to say. Since when does anyone stay on topic in this forum. I was not malicious nor attacking in my questioning, if anyone took it to another level it was the Sub Saharan Po leese. I have had PLENTY of PMs to me about this subject.

I don't think I said you were malicious or attacking in your post. If that is how you read it or if that is what I said that was not my intention. All I was saying was that you were bringing up personal business of the OP that has nothing to do with the thread and I thought that was irrelevant to the question.

And threads do go off topic. Meh, not a big deal. You said something and I responded to it. That is that. I gave you what my opinion of what you wrote was, no more and no less. I didn't say you shouldn't post. I didn't say you should censor yourself. I was just voicing my opinion on your line of questioning of the OP.

And no, I am not the VJ police and I have no desire to be. At the same time, like I said before, if I see something I do not like, I speak up.

And like you said, this is an open, public forum. People can post what they want, and not everyone is going to agree.

Oh...My....God!

I just came back on here and I see the nasty posts about me.

This is crazy. I just asked about rentals in Ghana.

How did my kids get put into this??

Is is a crime to take a vacation?

Yes, I just came back from visiting my husband. And had a lovely time.
Why I wanna go to Ghana? Well, lets see...I have a unlimited travel pass therefore I can go on the cheap anywhere and at any time. So why not??

2. Ghana is more developed than Gambia and I want to really relax on a TRUE vacation.

Why? I have been going round and round with my kids being kidnapped, dealing with this immigration process, etc etc. I can't do anything about getting my kids back right this very second (it's been 5 years already) so why kill myself.
I wanted a break with no one but just ME and ME only for a change! I need to go somewhere and sit on the beach with no one around, clear my head and just listen to the waves. I don't know anyone in Ghana...and THAT is the point! ME TIME ALONE. When going to visit my hubby, people were coming in to visit every minute..literally. Asking for money, letters to visit usa, promises to find them a mate, requests to take me to their houses and meet their relatives, etc.

Anyway, I know some people will not understand what I say and will probably find a way to dig in and dissect my words. Personally, that's their business.

But just because I go somewhere without my husband, I guess the police need to be called, huh?
My husband encouraged me take a rest and that's just what i'm doing.


And by the way, I came back to the U.S. cause I had an appointment and was going back to gambia on the 27th of July anyway. The rental request was for going FROM gambia and staying for a week in Ghana.


This is why I don't usually frequent this forum section. You ask a simple question and you get your head bit off. Good grief.

Peace out.

Leedah. I am sorry for what you re going through. From the sounds of it you do need a vacation.

Peace

Sorry ... just had to say that I ABSOLUTELY agree!

After your clarification I want to clarify my own previous posts, going from Gambia to Ghana for one week and back to Gambia would not cause any concerns to the CO.
I just saw a potential hurdle to overcome when I read your post about wanting to go to Ghana and saw your SO is in Gambia.
I hope you are able to attend the interview and get approved soon, Dakar does not have very long waiting periods for an interview appointment.
Best wishes.

In TBT's defense, I don't think she/he meant to cause WW3 but saw inconsistencies posted by the OP and asked for clarification.
That is the nature of a message board and the way it goes sometimes.
Things can get misunderstood.

We know TBT has a trollish posting style and made us laugh with countless smileys and silly youtubes and has defused flames with humor and has never to my knowledge been offensive, but inquisitive.
A clarification was asked for and given.

Just my 2 cents.

My posts were not nasty, nor malicious I just asked some questions about somethings that did not make sense to me. It was your choice to answer or not. It sucks that others have to make thier own interpretations of my questioning and made a mountain out of a mole hill. I appreciate your clearing things up I was pretty confused about the timeline.(which I did state) I never said the police should be called because you wanted to take a vacation I simply gave my opinion about what I would do and multiple visits.(I guess that is self interpretation) I also did not bite your head off, on the contrary several people jumped in and attacked me for asking questions. God forbid you are bold and ask questions to people when you need clarification. As far as your kids are concerned I thought you might have an update about that as well. You dont post in here very often...there are people who follow your story...

I find if interesting and annoying the way people interpret things in this forum. EVERYONE is constanly on the defence about SOMETHING. Rediculous.

By the way, to the person who said my case was complicated enough, what with my kids being kidnapped.
"My 2 cents is that Dakar is a very tough embassy and she may face the same questions from the CO. They will take whatever they want and make an issue out of it.
OP I would think twice before going to any country nearby your husband without seeing him, it can raise unwanted suspicion.
Your case seems complicated enough with the children being held in Gambia.
They will look at everything with a magnifying glass and may put you under AP to further investigate.
Though you have your own personal reasons, I advice you to be careful, the embassy looks at things a little different.
Everything will be questioned and scrutinized in Dakar.
Best wishes.

Guess what, I requested an expedite and specifically told them ABOUT that case.

I got an expedite approval and the approval letter said at the end "Good Luck and we hope you find your children."

Now it looks to me that it UN-complicated the case.

And besides, the embassy where my husband lives has personally known me for all the years BEFORE I started the petition. So they will have no problem sending that info and the fact that they met my husband many times before as well.

What do you think they need to investigate? It's all their in black and white going years back.

Peace.

Funny how when Idocare has something to say you back her up, I thought that you were an advocate for having the right to speak your mind here on this forum. I guess I was wrong about you.

Please take the time to re-read what was posted. NOTHING was said about anyone's right to speak their mind. Instead something was posted regarding the OPS reason for posting being that person's business, and hers alone. In addition to the info regarding her children not being related to what was asked.

Now .. GET A LIFE ... and find something better to do with your time besides hiding behind a 'new' ID (troll), taking the time to dig through past files in order to hurt someone elses's feelings, then try to innocently come across as being concerned.

When you are ready (able) to address me like an adult, rather than as a troll ... let me know. In the meantime ...GET A LIFE!

Again, your clarification sheds light on something I previuosly did not know.

I responded to what I knew from your previous posts. I tried to help you and did not realize that you took those steps with the embassy in Gambia. I can just imagine going before a CO with all that, but you took the correct steps and bravo for that, you handled it well, good for you.

One can only go by what one is told. There were no updates in your previous posts to understand anything that was going on.
Sure I could have kept my mouth shut and posted a link of Ghana's accommodations but my motive was to help in case you didn't realize what was in my mind possible hurdles to overcome at the interview.
You can judge me for that but if I see a potential issue that may be a problem for someone I speak up because I don't want them to have trouble at the interview. Excuse me for being concerned.
I don't know you. You don't post much here, I wanted to help. You were on top of it. Nothing more nothing less. Peace out !

YES SHE DID... If you were posed that question, Oboma...in all honesty...how would you take it?

People get offended on this forum for much less...Her line of questioning was VERY inappropriate. The OP SHOULD NOT have to explain her own business . She posed a simple question and was met with a grimy question in response that was compounded by unnecessary suggestions that she did not ask for.

What is this really about? That is the question that should be asked here. Because this is deeper than "I'm just wondering" or I'm just trying to help you out" These responses were attacking in nature and it is evident in the way that these questions were posed.

Cutting and pasting old posts to make a case for something that most people were not even aware of??? Crucify her Why don't you...what the heck you already have her on the stand. All that detective work took a lot of time an energy.... this is because........? Hmmmm.....

No matter how much that line of questioning is defended, it is inappropriate and malicious. Most of us who read that post I'm sure was like "Oh Damn!".... mouth agape and all....

and I really don't think TBT needs anyone to defend her....She is a big girl with a lot of wit...I'm sure she can manage

And no, there may not be an investigation after you said you explained the whole thing to the embassy. Again.......I did not know that and was
CONCERNED. I have been through AP and don't wish it on anyone.
Please pick on someone who is your enemy, I was concerned about you having problems in Dakar because I know Dakar. I wanted to HELP.
I won't try that again with you because I am getting smacked upside the head for trying to help.

I think your kind efforts were noticed. IMO the problem was when you started trying to make right, what was obviously wrong. Meaning ... TBT's real intentions.

Chin Up

I did not expect this from you but you are entitled to your opinion and I have mine. Agree to disagree.
My attempt in my post referring to TBT was to inject some calm here.
Obviously that was not the result and the opposite happened by continuously flaming the fire.
My, as you say unnecessary suggestions, were motivated by helping a fellow Dakar petitioner.
May I remind you that there will be times anyone here may give an unnecessary suggestion.
I am done here in this thread.
You all have a nice day, I am not participating in every fight I am invited to.

I really think that some folks come online to post because they are feeling upset about something else and want to anonymously berate someone simply to feel better about themselves. For that, I truly feel sorry them.

Realize, the internet is just one persons computer hooked up to another persons computer. There is no magic brick wall shielding us. Words are conduits to emotions. That is why journalists are killed for what they speak. Words have overthrown governments, caused genocide and at the very least,..broken up friendships.

I didn't come on here to cause some sort of upheaval. I posted a question.

Now look what this has become.

For the few people who keep posting about the "right" to speak their mind. Do that. By all means.
But while your doing that, let me come on out and talk about your marriage. Let me get out a notebook and question when you had your last pap smear. Or better yet, let's put some weight to what goes on in your personal life and broadcast it for the masses.

See how stupid that sounds??

Well, do you even really think about the words you type before they effortlessly fly off your fingertips?
TBT decided to speak on my kids. Miss, if you want to use your "reporting skills", let me hire you to REPORT the whereabouts of my kids RIGHT NOW! I will gladly get you a pen and pad and let you do your RESEARCH. GO FOR IT!

I tell you, folks like you make me sick. You obviously don't have kids, there grown or your uncaring. NO mother could think to open her mouth and talk craziness like that. Why? Because this is a big world and lunatics are everywhere. You don't know when someone will see fit to hop in your car and drive off with your kiddies while your at the gas station...or entice your children away when getting off their school buses. God don't like ugly and what goes around ALWAYS comes around.

I'm outta here.

Everyone else, please be blessed and stay firm on your journeys. I pray you all have blessed marriages.

Peace.
Leedah

TBT, (for my part in the above quote) I simply agreed to the statement, which was not really offensive at all. I enjoy your off-centered approach to humor. The statement actually applies to all of us, but was just directed towards your post during this particular time.

You people are very interesting with your hypocritical ways. It has been said before that this place is clickish and indeed it is, also interesting how you assume I am not new here. Assumptions and acusations fly around this place , none of you knew or know my intentions about my questions you read your own views into them. Happens around here alot. So have your little bash fest I could care less I got my questions answered which is why I asked them...DUH. I am sure one day you will turn on each other and cannibalize yourselves.

Oh and is calling me a troll...am I to be offended by that? Again I could care less.

I guess everyone else should be warned not to step out the "box" or you will be flamed too, although most of you know that, which is why this forum is kept in a superficial state, step into the mindless zombie line and follow the one ahead of you.

Again interesting to me, I dont as a rule post anything personal about myself, but I have been in a very simular situation to your situation with your kids. MMMMM perhaps that is why I asked??? I also dont think that you nor myself caused any upheaval, but the reactions of others. Since you have posted so freely about your life experiences\situations, I had no qualms about asking.