Mothers&Others Transforming lives and empowering expatriate women As expatriate partners, leaving our home country, our family and friends, our habits and familiar places can be overwhelming and exciting, and sometimes even terrifying. There is a mix of emotions that is combined with the logistical aspects of a move. Dwell Ghana is here to assist…
EXPAT GUIDE FOR SPENDING CHRISTMAS ABROAD Spending Christmas abroad as an expat can feel exciting, thrilling, new, different but maybe also lonely and homesick. Perhaps more than ever you feel just how far you are from friends and family. All in all, it can be an emotional rollercoaster. The best advice we can give…
OUT OF GHANA TRIPS Looking for a getaway outside of Ghana but don’t want to spend too much time traveling to get there? You might have a couple of days vacation thanks to a few public holidays falling on either side of a weekend, and you feel like a change of scenery. We’ve got…
WHERE TO BUY THINGS IN ACCRA FOR BABY Adjusting to life with a baby can be hard, especially when living in a foreign country far away from family, friends, or other support systems. Thankfully, in Accra, there are some great active social groups for new parents and their little ones. There are also many…
AVOIDING OBRONI PRICE – BARGAINING & PAYMENT TIPS FOR GHANA Irrespective of your race or nationality, if you look like a foreigner or have a foreign accent, you will inevitably be referred to as an “obroni” (outsider/foreigner) in Ghana. It’s a common assumption that obronis are wealthy, and you will therefore often be overcharged…
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.…
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.…
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…
INSPIRED BY GHANA Bonobo Concept store Looking for some nice furniture for your home in Ghana? Or a unique custom made piece you want to take home with you when you leave? Bonobo is the place to go to! Bonobo concept store is a furniture design shop that produces made in Ghana…