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Moon&Star guesthouse closed it’s doors. But not too worry!! We have transformed into BWO Hostel.
So that we can completely focus on our Non-Profit: Banko women organization!

BWO hostel has a new website. Our extensive blogs are still here on this site.
No worries they will also soon move!

Traditional African cooking lessons

Traditional African cooking lessons

We like to offer our guests the opportunity to experience, learn and be part of the local community. Tell me, is there a better way to get to know someone than when you cook together and get to watch them in the kitchen? Team Moon&Star lovingly organizes a...

What is the room rate at Moon&Star guesthouse? And what about  the food?

What is the room rate at Moon&Star guesthouse? And what about the food?

What is the room rate at Moon&Star guesthouse? And what about the food? And how much for food is another frequently asked question. I hear you thinking; Pat, you don’t have to write a blog about the rates at Moon&Star guesthouse!
There is no simple or quick answer to the questions, so I think it’s time. And I promise you, it won’t be boring and it won’t be a blog of 1000 words.

Walking in Ghana! 5 times Moon&Star guesthouse hiking inspiration

Walking in Ghana! 5 times Moon&Star guesthouse hiking inspiration

Guests often ask me for suggestions for daytime activities. There are many excursions you can do from Moon&Star guesthouse. These include visits to waterfalls, shrines, cooking workshops and craft villages. Read more about the excursions in our area in this blog: Things to do in Kumasi, Ashanti and near Moon&Star.
Besides all these great daytrips you can go for wonderful walking tours in Ghana, as well as in our surroundings! In this article I give you 5 times walking inspiration.

Funeral in Ghana explained by Assan Dickson

Funeral in Ghana explained by Assan Dickson

As a traveler in Ghana you are bound to witness a funeral or parts of the funeral rites. Have you wondered how a funeral in Ghana is? Funerals in Ghana are diverse reflecting the multi-ethnic and multi-religious nature of Ghana. Whiles each ethnic group has a way of organizing funeral and burying the dead, there are some common themes permeating all funerals in Ghana.
Guestblogger Assan Dickson explains

3 reasons why the Ashanti region is worth a visit!

3 reasons why the Ashanti region is worth a visit!

The Ashanti region sometimes seems less interesting to visit when you take a glance at Ghana’s tourist attractions. But, let me tell you something. The Ashanti region is more than worth a visit!
Adventurous walks and climbing and waterfalls in Bomfobiri WS, from the beaten track in Bobiri butterfly sanctuary, the Kente village Adanwomase, the many shrines, the holy mountain. And 2 more reasons in this blog!

Traditional shrines in Ashanti, visit them with Moon&Star

Traditional shrines in Ashanti, visit them with Moon&Star

A visit to a traditional shrine is part of our completely arranged Ashanti tour. But what is a traditional shrine, why is a visit to a shrine worthwhile and which shrines in the area of Moon&Star guesthouse can you visit? The answers to these questions and directions (with local transportation) to the traditional shrines can be found in this blog.

Spot wildlife in Ghana at Mole NP

Spot wildlife in Ghana at Mole NP

When one thinks of going on safari countries like South Africa, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana come to mind. But if you want to travel to a very divers country and also go on a low cost safari to spot wildlife; Ghana’s Mole National Park is your destination!

Ghana is a place to be for digital nomads!

Ghana is a place to be for digital nomads!

When you google on best spots for digital nomads, Budapest, Chiang Mai in Thailand and e.g. Lisbon constantly appear. Sometimes you also see Cape Town, but the safety… I would like to add a destination to this list: Moon&Star guesthouse, at Banko, the perfect...

Are you looking for an affordable ( long-term) accommodation in Ghana?

Are you looking for an affordable ( long-term) accommodation in Ghana?

Since the opening of Moon&Star guesthouse we have been able to offer a home to writers, digital nomads, people with a gap year, recently retired people and and people who are figuring things out.
From 1 month stay you can benefit from the discount that you also get as a volunteer. The stay including 3 meals per day will cost €85 per week, which is an affordable accommodation in Ghana!

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Traditional African cooking lessons

Traditional African cooking lessons

We like to offer our guests the opportunity to experience, learn and be part of the local community. Tell me, is there a better way to get to know someone than when you cook together and get to watch them in the kitchen? Team Moon&Star lovingly organizes a...

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