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Kofi Dotse

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📍🇬🇭 🌍 Africa focused travel, culture & impact.

Kofi Dotse’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Hotels That Actually Know Where They Are | Guzangs

The Hotels That Actually Know Where They Are | Guzangs

Guzangs — Cultural programming is hospitality's most overused promise. Four tests separate hotels embedded in a place from those that have simply dressed the lobby.

The Hotels That Actually Know Where They Are | Guzangs

The Hotels That Actually Know Where They Are | Guzangs

Guzangs — Cultural programming is hospitality's most overused promise. Four tests separate hotels embedded in a place from those that have simply dressed the lobby.

Travel and Reparations: How 'The Remedy is Solidarity' Bridges Global Voices - Black Travel Allia...

Travel and Reparations: How 'The Remedy is Solidarity' Bridges Global Voices - Black Travel Allia...

blacktravelalliance.org — Reparations, at its core, is a call for justice-a reckoning with the scars of slavery, colonialism, and systemic racism that have shaped the modern world. For

Weaving Sustainable Futures: How Kumasi's Garment Industry Gears Up to Go Global

Weaving Sustainable Futures: How Kumasi's Garment Industry Gears Up to Go Global

Global Citizen — In Kumasi, Ghana’s cultural capital, sewing machines hum. Skilled hands create with care, showcasing a lively (yet often overlooked) industry: garment manufacturing. This field has strong ties to handwoven textiles and local craftsmanship, and is evolving to complement the needs of a shifting market. Driving this evolution is a quiet yet strong force: the International Labour Organisation (ILO), which is working to help provide structure for the necessary changes in Kumasi's garment industry.

Culinary Adventures & Eco Lodges In Rwanda

Culinary Adventures & Eco Lodges In Rwanda

Ultimate Encounters — Rwanda like any other East African country has a rich and diverse culinary heritage. Rwanda’s culinary heritage was influenced by Belgian, Asian and East African flavours. For those who are ready to explore, traditional Rwandan food delivers a distinctive and savoury experience, even if it may not be prevalent around the world as other African cuisines. From cooking masterclasses, to mouth watering food treks, to factory tours, eco lodges scattered across the country offer the best of Rwanda to delight taste buds.

Empowering Africa Through Ethical Tourism - Black Travel Alliance

Empowering Africa Through Ethical Tourism - Black Travel Alliance

blacktravelalliance.org — South Africa offers endless things to see and do, my first Cape Town adventure has certainly been the most memorable so far. I'm always up for ethical travel experiences and I came in contact with two groups, who are empowering Africa and changing the world.

How Accra Became One of Africa's Most Vibrant Art Destinations

How Accra Became One of Africa's Most Vibrant Art Destinations

Observer — Observer explores the evolution, key players and future of this emerging art scene.

The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world

The 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world

Time Out — Time Out names the coolest neighbourhoods on earth right now for fun, food, culture and community, chosen by a global team of local experts

These are the world's best cities for nightlife right now

These are the world's best cities for nightlife right now

Time Out — We quizzed thousands of city dwellers to find out the world's greatest nightlife cities - here are the results.

Turning Tides

Turning Tides

Selamta Magazine — For World Ocean Day, I spoke to some African water sports pioneers who are striving tirelessly to make water sports like diving, waterpolo, surfing and swimming more representative, in Africa and across the globe. These trailblazers are encouraging Africans to get back into the water 💦 Selamta May/June issue is now available on all Fly Ethiopian flights ✈️

The 50 best cities in the world for 2024

The 50 best cities in the world for 2024

Time Out — Discover the best cities in the world to explore and live in right now, according to Time Out's global survey of city-dwellers.

Ocean Magic

Ocean Magic

Selamta Magazine — Female seaweed harvesters in Zanzibar are spearheading eco- minded skincare that’s inspired by the ocean.

10 Don't-Miss Things To Do in Ghana - Ghana Trip Ideas | Viator.com

10 Don't-Miss Things To Do in Ghana - Ghana Trip Ideas | Viator.com

Viator Travel — Destination Guide, Ghana

São Tomé & Príncipe Land of Coffee and Chocolate

São Tomé & Príncipe Land of Coffee and Chocolate

Jetsetter Magazine — The stunning island of São Tomé and Príncipe, highlighting its green, diverse, picturesque landscape. The over 30-million-year-old volcanic islands offer a unique experience for travellers looking to explore off-the-beaten-track destinations.

7 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit São Tomé and Príncipe -

7 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit São Tomé and Príncipe -

magentaadventures.com — Kofi Dotse gives insight into seven reasons why everyone should visit São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa - Magenta Adventures Travel Publication.

Accra Came Out In Full Force For The Global Citizen Festival

Accra Came Out In Full Force For The Global Citizen Festival

Okayafrica — The 10th edition of the Global Citizen Festival took center stage this past weekend, making its debut in Ghana in honor of the country's 65th anniversary of independence. (There was also the annual New York City show happening in Central Park.)

Rediscovering The Flavors of Ghana: A Food Safari Adventure | www.kofidotse.com

Rediscovering The Flavors of Ghana: A Food Safari Adventure | www.kofidotse.com

www.kofidotse.com — Ghana is a country rich in culture, history, and cuisine. From street food to upscale restaurants, the country offers a range of flavours to tantalize your taste buds. You cannot visit Ghana without trying its famous local food and drink! If you're looking for a culinary adventure, a food safari in Ghana is something you should do.

São Tomé, An Adventure Seeker's Paradise | www.kofidotse.com

São Tomé, An Adventure Seeker's Paradise | www.kofidotse.com

www.kofidotse.com — I don't know about you, but São Tomé has been on my bucket list for God knows how long! Of course, I've heard from travellers and creators who visited there severally, and they came back with good news. Guess what?

Meet the Ghanaian-American helping build West Africa's skate empire

Meet the Ghanaian-American helping build West Africa's skate empire

Face2Face Africa — In the heart of Accra, Ghana's capital, just within the airport enclave of the bustling city, lies Freedom Skate Park, a massive infrastructure for sustainable tourism and social change. Ghana's only first skate park, which opened a year ago on December 15th 2021, is fast becoming the next destination for visitors and diasporans returning home.

How This Photographer Is Capturing Climate Change's Impact on Mental Health

How This Photographer Is Capturing Climate Change's Impact on Mental Health

Global Citizen — Africa contributes the least to global warming and carbon emissions, yet it is disproportionately vulnerable to its impacts. Increasing temperatures and sea levels, and extreme weather events are posing a systemic risk to public health and safety, food and water security, and socio-economic development on the continent.

10 Young Climate Activists in Ghana Share Why They Take Action for Our Planet

10 Young Climate Activists in Ghana Share Why They Take Action for Our Planet

Global Citizen — You likely already know that plastic pollution is a huge problem the world over - it's causing havoc for marine ecosystems, it's in our food and causing issues for human health and well-being, and it's making existing sanitation issues even more severe.

5 Surfing Organisations Making Social & Environmental Waves in Ghana

5 Surfing Organisations Making Social & Environmental Waves in Ghana

Global Citizen — The contemporary surf cultures that are evident along Africa's coastline are not something new nor imported; rather, they represent a rejuvenation, recalling, and re-imagining of many centuries of tradition. The first known record of surfing on the continent was documented during the 1640s in Ghana.

Meet Sarkodie: The Speed Rapper Who Also Fights for Children's Rights

Meet Sarkodie: The Speed Rapper Who Also Fights for Children's Rights

Global Citizen — Few things balance speed and style the way Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie's flow does. It's not just impressive, it's award-winning, and we're counting down the days to Global Citizen Festival: Accra on Sept. 24 when one of Africa's most decorated rappers will surely set the stage alight at Black Star Square.

5 Organisations We've Teamed Up With to Empower Africa's Young People

5 Organisations We've Teamed Up With to Empower Africa's Young People

Global Citizen — The number of young people in Africa is rising quickly. Africa was home to 226 million people aged 15-24 in 2015 - almost a fifth of the youth population worldwide. According to projections, there will be 42% more young people in Africa by 2030.
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