A Jet-Lagged Guide to Norwich

My name is Ashley Fale-Olsen and I identify as a gay woman. I have grown up around Portland and have now lived in Eugene for two years. Both growing up, and being on a liberal heavy college campus, being gay is typically accepted, but with some of the political climate in the United States generally, it can often be something I am not immediately open about. When I was thinking about studying abroad, it was something that I made sure to research, since traveling to different countries, and therefore cultures can be a daunting task for queer people.

Accra Tour

Tour the major sections of Accra, visit the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and learn how to ride the "trotro", the cheapest and most common mode of transportation in Accra.

Ashanti Region

During this overnight trip, visit Kumasi, the regional capital of the Ashanti Region, and tour Manyhia Palace, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and Central Market, the largest open-aired market in West Africa. Tour rural villages—Bonwire, Ntonso and Asouafua-Assimang—to learn about traditional bead-making and textile production.

Volta Region

During this overnight trip, visit Ho, the regional capital of the Volta Region. See the gorgeous Vli Falls, the highest waterfall in West Africa. Visit Tafi Atome and tour a monkey sanctuary in a tropical rainforest.