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…
TOP 15 PLACES TO BUY FURNITURE & HOME DÉCOR IN ACCRA Sourcing the right furniture and décor for your home can be challenging 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…
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…
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…
INSPIRED BY GHANA CHEF BINTA (FULANI KITCHEN) Ghana is a country that inspires – We chatted with 5 individuals, each from different backgrounds, but with one thing in common – the story of how Ghana has inspired, and continues to inspire them, both in their work, as well as in their daily lives. This…
INSPIRED BY GHANA VANDA LOPES (ATELIER BOHO) Ghana is a country that inspires – whether it’s locals, returnees from the Diaspora, visiting tourists or those who get to call it home for either a short or long stay. We chatted with 5 individuals, each from different backgrounds, but with one thing in common –…
INSPIRED BY GHANA ISABEL ABREU (ACCRA LIFE SCENES) Ghana is a country that inspires – whether it’s locals, returnees from the Diaspora, visiting tourists or those who get to call it home for either a short or long stay. Our chat for week 3 is with Isabel Abreu of ‘’Accra Life Scenes’’. She shares…
INSPIRED BY GHANA ENYO BRUKU (ENYO BRUKU TRAVELS) Our second chat on the story of how Ghana has inspired, and continues to inspire them, both in their work, as well as in their daily lives is with Enyo Bruku of ”Enyo Bruku Travels”. Tell us a bit about yourself & give us a…
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…