THE HAMPER’S TRADITION: DON’T FORGET YOUR HOUSE HELPERS Hampers are one of several related basket like items. Hampers have a long and illustrious history, going as far back as William the conqueror. The concept of hampers originally started in France and baskets full of treats were introduced to England back in the 11th century…
MORINGA OLEIFERA Moringa oleifera is a plant that is often called the drumstick tree, the miracle tree, the ben oil tree or the horseradish tree. It has become a well-known tree in many parts of Ghana and the rest of West Africa. Moringa grows in many parts of the northern region in Ghana. It…
BATIK AND AFRICAN WAX PRINT IN GHANA Batik and African wax prints are common fabrics found in Ghana and all over Africa. Batik is a method of producing coloured designs on textiles by dyeing them, having first applied wax to the parts to be left undyed. It is an ancient handmade fabric art which…
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 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.…
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…