More than just a souvenir
Do you understand the significance of the items you bring back from your travels? Most African Americans who have worn an afro or had a gheri curl sometime in their life are familiar with the “pick” or a comb with long upright teeth. This comb is used to stretch the hair out into a desired […]
Be Open to Meeting New People
In September 2018, I traveled to Mauritius to participate in my first Project Management Institute (PMI) Africa conference. When planning my accommodations, I purposely did not stay at the conference hotel, however, I did find a beautiful place to stay (Sunset Reef Resort & Spa). The resort was in walking distance of the conference hotel […]
Travel Requirements
Many countries around the world are either loosing or strengthening entrance requirements. US citizens enjoy the luxury of entering 166 countries visa free only requiring a valid passport. Several countries require US citizens to obtain a visa prior to travel, one of those countries was Brazil. As of July 17th, Brazil has loosened its visa […]
What you should know before you travel to Ghana
This is the trip of a lifetime, as some of you may know this is coined the “Year of the Return,” where the descendants of the enslaved African Diaspora are returning to Ghana to commemorate those ancestors who were on the first slave ship that arrived 400 years ago to Jamestown, Virginia from West Africa. […]
Chocolate: The Bittersweet History
The cocoa tree is believed to have originated millions of years ago in South America. In fact, the modern word “cacao” is derived from “kakaw” and is of Olmec origin and the first recorded use of the term was in 400 BC. According to historians, they believe the Olmecs were the first people to consume […]
Where is Your Ancestral Homeland?
How many of you take an interest into your ancestral lineage in your quest for answers decided to perform a DNA test? The DNA tests provided Ancestry, 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage DNA, Living DNA, GENO 2.0 tests were created to learn more about your ancestors and help to find family members, as well as screening for […]
Is it worth it?
Ketour Travel is offering its travel club members the opportunity to travel to fascinating countries like Ghana (July 29th – August 7th) and Dubai (October 19th -26th) in 2019. These two amazing destinations have been thoughtfully planned, for members to partake in the rich cultures of these two places. It is easy to be a […]
Ketour Travel Club Ready for 2019: Part 1
2019 is just around the corner and Ketour Travel is gearing up for its first two trips of the year! To join Ketour Travel Club and be a part of all the activities visit https://ketourtravel.com/join-ketour-travel-club/ and purchase a membership by paying the membership in full or the monthly payment plan. Once you sign up, you […]
Vacation is essential to your overall health and well-being
When was the last time you went on vacation? If it has been over a year, you need some time much needed time away from your job. According to US employers, 52% of employees have unused vacation days at the end of the year, which equates to $66.4 billion in lost benefits every year. You […]
Warrior King
Did you know that Ghana means “Warrior King” in the Soninke language? Ghana is bordered by Cote D’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. Ghana’s coast lies along the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Due to Ghana’s proximity to the equator and […]
