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Tema (Accra), Ghana

Flanked by golden beaches and colonial forts, Accra, Ghana's friendly capital on the Gulf of Guinea, pays homage to its trading history with a handful of not-to-be missed markets. Makola Market boasts glass beads, batiks, and a bevy of shrewd merchants--haggle-heaven or haggle-hell, depending on your bargaining powers. Kaneshie Market is the place to go for fufu, palm-nut soup, and other victuals, while Osu Night Market proprietors deck their stalls with candles and lanterns. The Arts Centre offers bolts of colorful Kente cloth, sculptures, drums, and other crafts along with a front-row seat to non-stop street entertainment.