FOODIE FINDS – WHERE TO BUY FRESH FISH, ORGANIC VEG & MORE Certain foods can evoke the most precious memories… happy times with friends and family, a special occasion, or a particular place. We all have our favourite meal, or comforting snack, and being in a foreign country can make us miss them even…
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…
The Top 5 Family Friendly Experiences in Ghana, by Mariam Ottimofiore As an expat family travel blogger, I am always on a lookout for family friendly experiences in Ghana. There are so many beautiful places to see in Ghana, but unfortunately not all activities are kid friendly, making it a bit difficult to decide…
WHERE TO BUY THINGS 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 excellent shops…
TOP SCHOOLS IN GHANA As most of us know, a positive, stable and supportive school environment complements a positive home environment, and is essential for a child to flourish. Access to qualified and experienced teachers, as well as high quality learning materials and technologies, gives them even greater opportunities to succeed. A school can,…
ACTIVITIES IN ACCRA FOR KIDS Being parents ourselves we know how important it is to give children the opportunity to release any pent-up energy and blow off some steam, especially after a major relocation. What better way to do this than by playing and having fun? Between playgrounds, arts and crafts, dance, sports, and…
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…
TOP 15 PLACES TO BUY FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR IN ACCRA Sourcing the right furniture and décor for your home can be daunting 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…
DEALING WITH DUMSOR AND OTHER UTILITY SHORTAGES IN GHANA It won’t be long after you arrive in Ghana that you hear someone mention, usually with resigned irritation, that they had “light off” last night, no water for their shower this morning, or that they’d had to spent hours queuing to fill their gas…
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…