MARRIAGE IN GHANA Every country has its own different types of marriages that are legally acceptable. In Ghana, marriage is not just a moral and legal union between a man and a woman to live together as partners, but also a union between families. The marriage can either be monogamous or polygamous depending on…
WHERE TO PAMPER YOURSELF IN ACCRA For all your skin, hair and body pampering needs, we’ve compiled a summary of tried-and-tested spas and salons. For spa spoils, the long-awaited Resense Spa at the Kempinski Hotel is finally open! Visit their website to see the full spa menu and price list (Spa Concierge on…
WHERE TO DO SPORTS IN ACCRA There are a plethora of sporting activities on offer in Accra, from outdoor cross train activities and boxing classes to Yoga, Pilates and Zumba. Personal trainers in Ghana are reasonably priced and can help you achieve your fitness goals, either at the gym or in the comfort of…
WHERE TO HAVE LUNCH IN ACCRA Below are some of our favourite places to have lunch in Accra with family or friends: Concrete Jungle: if you’re looking for an oasis in the middle of Accra, then this new addition to the coffee shop line-up is for you! Choose from a selection of…
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…