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Expat Life Ghana

Expat Life Ghana- Pulled Over in Ghana

Pulled Over in Ghana

Twice in the last few days, we have been pulled over in Ghana… that made us question the level of police corruption in Africa as well as ask ourselves (and other locals living in Tema) this question: Should you bribe the Ghana police?

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Opening a Bank Account in Ghana

If you’re planning on moving to Ghana, banking abroad and getting money in Africa will become a major concern. In this video we are talking about the process of opening a bank account in Ghana, where you may want to bank, and some things you’ll need to get started banking in Africa PLUS why we don’t bank in Ghana.

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Furniture Made in Africa

Join us as we talk about your new house in Africa… specifically about visiting furniture stores in Accra, buying quality furniture from stores in Africa and, most importantly, our experience with roadside furniture makers in Ghana. We talk all about furniture made in Africa that is beautiful, supports local craftsmen, and is made from real materials!

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What’s it like to live in Ghana?

Take a peek inside of a day in the life in Ghana for an expat! Do you wonder what we do all day or what our kids do living in Ghana? What’s it like to live in Ghana?

We are taking you into a day of out lives living in Africa… from morning routines, to homeschooling while abroad, to shopping at the market in Ghana. Check out a day in the life as an expat and see what it’s like living in Africa.

Expat Life Ghana- Christmas in Ghana

Christmas in Ghana

So many people have been asking us about Christmas in Ghana and the Christmas traditions in Ghana versus in America. And we have to tell you… the holidays in Africa are a little different than the holidays in the US.

Expat Life Ghana- Healthcare in Ghana

Healthcare In Ghana

Getting sick is terrible… Getting sick in Africa is a whole other story! Tony got sick recently and it gave us a chance to see what healthcare in Ghana is like. Find out what our take is on private clinics, government healthcare and private health facilities in Ghana… and what the best option may be for healthcare when you’re abroad.

Expat Life Ghana- Ghana Schools and Education

A Ghana Education

Sitting down to talk about the Ghana Education System with a seasoned educator has given us a chance to answer many of your questions about Ghana international schools, the Ghana public schools running the standard Ghana curriculum, and so much more. Join us as we talk with Rev. Eddie Daniels about special education in Ghana, caning in Ghana schools, about entrance exams in Ghana (and teaching to the test in Africa), as well as take a minute to ask him earnestly if Ghana schools are any good (specifically when compared to US schools).

Expat Life Ghana- Farming in Ghana

Farming Business in Ghana

We bought the farm! Kidding. We visited the farm of Pastor Paul and saw his business operations for raising chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, and rabbits PLUS his mango fields too. He is ramping up his operations and looking for investors, which got us thinking about the farming business in Ghana.

Expat Life Ghana- Shipping to Ghana

Shipping to Ghana from the USA

Are you thinking about moving to Ghana and stuck on how to get all your stuff from the US to Ghana? Shipping to Ghana can be a breeze… or a headache. Check out our interview with two shipping gurus that answer common questions about shipping and offer MORE information about starting a business in Ghana.