Tag Archives: africa

What Money Can’t Buy

Cape Coast Castle, a nearly 500-year-old slave castle, sits on the edge of the picturesque Atlantic ocean. From my seat in the Castle Restaurant, I gazed at the enormous waves crashing onto the rocky shore – while eagerly awaiting my bowl of coconut curry.

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Advice for Tourists Visiting Ghana

With Mama preparing to visit the country in late March, I have compiled a list of tips and advice for when she arrives to Accra. It contains everything from tips on managing your electronics in Africa, to how to respond to marriage proposals. Without any further adieu, here are my top 10 pieces of advice for tourists visiting Ghana.

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A ‘Pay-as-you-Go’ Credit World

Here in Ghana, the ‘pay as you go’ business model is primarily used for technology services, in contrast to the Western ‘monthly subscription’ model. This is due to a combination of two main factors – lack of credit cards and financial irresponsibility.

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Safely in Ghana

Hello everyone! As of now, I have officially spent about 36 hours in Accra…

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