Guilt Trip
This is it. Six weeks spent in Ghana have come and gone. I return home on Sunday, tired, filthy (haven’t…
Bro, do you even tro-tro?
Way back when I first applied for the Media in Ghana program, I had some preliminary thoughts about what Ghana…
A Battle in the Gutters
How an area handles weather conditions is always an interesting topic. While the bare subject of just weather is possibly…
Kumasi
A few Fridays ago we left our house at dawn for a bumpy six-hour bus ride to Kumasi, a city…
1 Month In: My Reflections
I’ve been in Ghana for one month now. It’s so funny because I never, ever in a million years expected…
Somewhere in Sagakope
I would never describe myself as a farm girl. I hate bugs. I hate camping. I like air conditioning. But…
Do Not Just Pass Through Ghana…Let Ghana Pass Through You
I dedicated an entire blogpost to Day 12 for two reasons. Firstly, Tuesday July 1st is a Ghanaian holiday. I’m not entirely…
Forever Abroad! Forever Ghana!
It’s crazy to me how fast time is flying here in Ghana. At this point I only have a week…
Too Much Meat Does Not Spoil the Soup
Living in West Africa, we are geographically closer to Nigeria and the acts of terrorism committed by Boko Haram, which…
Bits and Pieces from Ghana!
Our adventures have been everything and nothing we have expected. All of the places we’ve gone to and the people…
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…