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.…
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…
HOW TO LEAVE A COUNTRY: WHAT TO KEEP, WHAT TO GIVE AWAY, WHAT TO THROW OUT Moving abroad for an expatriation assignment can be viewed as a great opportunity to downsize your life and take stock of all the ”things” you have accumulated over the years. Now is a good time to re-assess the…
NEW DESTINATION – HOW TO HANDLE THE TRANSITION & HOW TO PREPARE FOR A NEW COUNTRY An international relocation can be exciting but it can also be a bit daunting as well, especially as there is so much to think about and take into consideration – from the kids’ new schools, to where you…
GHANAIAN CULTURE AT A GLANCE Ghana is a very peaceful and welcoming country. People are incredibly hospitable, and you will often hear the expression “Akwaaba” – which translates to “you’re welcome” when you encounter locals. Ghana as a nation is extremely proud – and so they should be! Not only is Ghana known…
GET YOUR GROCERY SHOPPING DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK You will find in this article the official links and emergency numbers regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana, as well as some tips to help you get your food delivery straight to your door, in case of confinement or quarantine.…
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AND WHAT THEY MEAN In addition to the main Christian religious holidays, such as Christmas and Boxing Day, Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday), and New Years Day, along with the main Muslim religious holidays including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, below is a summary of the public holidays (and days of importance…
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…
AN INTRODUCTION TO ETIQUETTE IN GHANA You’ve moved to Ghana, and now you’d like to immerse yourself in the rich culture. But how can you be sure of the correct etiquette? We are here to give you a crash course in Ghanaian culture 101! After all, having some background on the cultural customs and…