EXPLORING GHANA’S TOP DELICIOUS DISHES Now let’s get onto the subject of food…. You can’t come to Ghana and not experience the local food! From street food on just about every corner at roadside stalls referred to as chop bars, to more established and conventional restaurant options, you will definitely not go hungry in…
TV’S, TOASTERS & TOOLS – WHERE TO BUY YOUR BASICS Rental homes in Ghana can come with various levels of furnishings and appliances, or none at all. Have you decided to let a fully furnished property for your West African home? Or have all your furniture shipped over from your last expat post? You…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GHANA HOME We all know that a house, or apartment, is not a home until you make it one. Having a comfortable sanctuary to return to after a hard day’s work in a new country is especially important. Dwell Ghana is here to help you achieve that. Read on…
TOP 15 PLACES TO BUY FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR IN ACCRA Sourcing the right furniture and décor for your home can be challenging in any new country, but especially so in Ghana where it may be difficult to figure out what’s available, what quality of product you can expect to find, or where to…
FIRST IMPRESSIONS FIRST By Mariam Ottimofiore “What’s it like to live over there in Ghana?” asks my friend hesitatingly over Skype. Each time I hear these words, spoken by family or friends wanting to understand my new life, I take a deep breath because I don’t know where to begin. How do I explain…
Starting life in a new country can be daunting for even the most experienced expat. No need to fear… This handy Getting Started guide will give you a brief overview of what’s needed to get the ball rolling with regards to work and residence permits, banking and mobile phone accounts.
YOUR “MOVING TO GHANA” GUIDE Have you packed everything you’ll need for Ghana? Do you have all the right paperwork in place? Do you know what to expect? This handy checklist will help you to prepare for your big move to West Africa*. If there’s anything we haven’t covered here that you’d like to…
WHAT MAKES A HOUSE A HOME? By Lisa Gibson “A house starts to feel like a home when it reflects the warmth and love of those who live in it.” The expression goes, “home is where the heart is”. No matter where in the world you and your family may find yourselves, as…
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 LIVING IN GHANA HAS TAUGHT ME, By Lisa Gibson Living in Ghana has definitely shaped me over the years and given me a new perspective on life in general. It was recently our five-year anniversary living here, and it got me thinking back to those very early days and how much I’ve…