WHERE TO HAVE LUNCH IN ACCRA Having lunch with family and friends or celebrating some special event with a party at a restaurant or bar? Below are some of our favourite places to have lunch when in Accra. Concrete Jungle: if you’re looking for an oasis in the middle of Accra, then…
WHERE TO MEET AND NETWORK IN ACCRA The expat networks in Accra are well developed so meeting other people and getting acquainted with a social circle of like-minded individuals will not be difficult. Unlike other countries where it’s harder to break into these circles, you will find the openness amongst expats in Ghana refreshing.…
11 SIGNS YOU ARE INTEGRATING INTO LOCAL GHANA LIFE There comes a time in every expats life when they suddenly stop what they’re doing and think to themselves “Wait a minute! Did I just say/think/do that?” Every new country you live in shapes and moulds you in some way or another. It will influence…
ADAPTING TO A NEW CULTURE: THE 4 STAGES EVERY EXPAT WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH Moving abroad is a major life event and adapting to a new culture and a new environment can be daunting. Bear in mind that you will find that you move between highs and lows through something called “the settlement…
HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHEN LIVING ABROAD Expat life is a challenge in itself, but possibly one of the most difficult parts is losing touch with your loved ones in your home country. Unfortunately, due to time and distance constraints, it is not always easy to find enough quality…
HOW TO LEARN LOCAL LANGUAGES AND IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH Once you get more settled into Ghana life, you might be interested in learning one of the local languages. There are over 250 languages and dialects spoken in Ghana – but the most widely spoken and understood is Twi, a dialect of the Akan language.…
11 THINGS I WILL MISS ABOUT GHANA By Lisa Gibson Here are just some of the things that I absolutely love about Ghana and will definitely miss one day when it’s time to say goodbye and close this chapter! 1- The descriptive and often hilarious signs on the side of the road advertising…
10 THINGS YOU CAN LEARN OR GAIN FROM THE EXPAT EXPERIENCE An expatriation is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, couples and families to learn and grow in many ways. It can also be an exciting adventure, a new chapter in life and overall, a truly meaningful experience. There are many positive things we…
THE SUITCASES OF AN EXPAT Have you ever thought, before being an expat, that you would one day fill your suitcases with baking powder, physiological saline solution or some of your favourite barbecue sauce? Have you ever noticed the amusing smile of the cashier when you buy 27 packs of lactic ferments or 15…
TAX FREE SHOPPING – HOW DOES IT WORK? Did you know that you can shop tax-free in shops outside airports? When you buy goods in a foreign country that allows tax-free shopping, you pay the goods in the shop, tax included, and can claim the refund of the sales tax (that has been collected…