INSPIRED BY GHANA – AMALAU ARTWORK Anne Laure is a talented french photographer, she captures amazing shots of everyday life in Ghana in a way nobody else can. Original, refreshing, colorful and authentic, her pictures are unique and accompanied by poetic texts full of a certain sense of humor that she is well known…
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…
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…
AN INTRODUCTION TO ETIQUETTE IN GHANA You’ve moved to Ghana, and now you’d like to immerse yourself in the rich culture. But how can you be sure of the correct etiquette? We are here to give you a crash course in Ghanaian culture 101! After all, having some background on the cultural customs and…
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AND WHAT THEY MEAN In addition to the main Christian religious holidays, such as Christmas and Boxing Day, Easter (Good Friday and Easter Monday), and New Years Day, along with the main Muslim religious holidays including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, below is a summary of the public holidays (and days of importance…
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…
EXPLORING GHANA’S TOP DELICIOUS DISHES Now let’s get onto the subject of food…. You can’t come to Ghana and not experience the local food! From street food on just about every corner at roadside stalls referred to as chop bars, to more established and conventional restaurant options, you will definitely not go hungry in…
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…
HOW TO SET UP YOUR GHANA HOME We all know that a house, or apartment, is not a home until you make it one. Having a comfortable sanctuary to return to after a hard day’s work in a new country is especially important. Dwell Ghana is here to help you achieve that. Read on…