That One Time I Was a Fisherman
Looking back on my first week in Ghana, I find my memories a little blurry. The meaning of time has…
Ghana’s Ten Surprises
You can’t flush paper down the toilet. People hiss at you or make kissing noises to get your attention. Drivers…
Working Hard or Hardly Working?
Well, finally time to discuss my reason (partially) for coming to Ghana – INTERNSHIPS! Internships started Monday the 30th of…
What a Joy
Time spent away from home has a way of stretching itself. It’s a consistent theme here in Ghana no matter…
5 Things That Happened during the past Two Weeks
1. I started work – My internship with the Daily Guide has been very rewarding so far. I’ve written stories…
#HashtagsWontSaveAnyone
Media has played a huge role in projecting the single story of Africa. This has ultimately led Americans to think…
First Impressions of Ghana
I am now in the third week of my time in Ghana, time is flying and everything is beginning to…
That's Africa
Your typical white American girl going to Africa to save cute black babies. That’s why most people assume I chose…
The Perfect Weekend
After sitting in a un-air conditioned bus for almost three hours, I was half asleep, listening to Black Eyed Peas…
Work flow at Citi FM
First day at work was quite amazing to say the least. I wasn’t so stoked to be the last one…
Weekend in Cape Coast
I can honestly say this weekend was one of the best I’ve ever experienced. The trip to Cape Coast started…
Everyone Needs a Robert
At some point during our travels we as a group started to realize how diverse the people of Ghana are….
Anani School in Nima
Today, June 26th, we went to Anani Memorial International School in Nima. And those kids at school melted my heart….
More Firsts – New Friends, Gardens, Soccer & Dead Fish.
I woke on Day 3 at 7 a.m…I thought it was later, but the combination of a blaring sun and…
Ghanaian food: 1, Tianna: 0.
As I was preparing for my trip to Ghana during the weeks leading up to my arrival, I figured I…