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.…
MY GHANA SHOPPING EXPERIENCE By Lisa Gibson Shopping – love it or loathe it, it’s something that needs to get done! But don’t fret, we’ve got you covered when it comes to all things shopping-related, whether it’s for necessity or for indulgence! Our biggest piece of advice on this topic is: do your research…
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…
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,…
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…
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…