Ghanaians are infatuated with football. It’s the most popular sporting event in the country, very much like the majority of nations across the world. With a highly anticipated and crucial match pending with Germany on Saturday, our group went to an open air diner/bar to not only watch the game, but to experience football fever in Read More …
Ghanaians eat, sleep, and breathe soccer, and with the World Cup in full swing, national pride is at an all-time high. In preparation for tonight’s big game against Germany, the group headed to an outdoor marketplace to load up on Ghana gear. After purchasing our jerseys, we went to the local sports bar to join Read More …
I would by no means say I’m settled into Ghana. I may have unpacked the bags, switched my currency, and bought a Ghanaian flag but I’m still working on getting into the swing of things. After a long 36 hours of traveling, I finally arrived in Ghana. From the moment I left until I arrived Read More …
One practice that remains relevant in Ghana is the art of bartering for the goods you want. While some outlets have fixed prices, there are an abundance of markets throughout the country that welcome debates on what the prices should be for certain items and services. For example, you can contest the fare for a taxi Read More …
The First 24 Hours: Food, Fails, and Football FOOD Last night, we went to dinner at Chez Afrique. It resembled a Ghanaian version of the outdoor patio at Max’s, with a live band. At this point, we were all walking around in a place that looked like the pictures we had seen, but the only Read More …
After arriving in Ghana and getting unpacked, the group went out for a traditional Ghanaian dinner at a restaurant a few minutes from our house. We arrived home with full bellies, ready to make our beds, set up our mosquito nets, and finally get some decent sleep. Because I am writing this post at 3:45 Read More …
The day is almost here. In 12 short hours I will be boarding a plane to Ghana. Even after studying the country for 10 weeks, I am still unsure of what to expect upon arrival. Part of me can’t wait to get on the plane, and the other part of me is dreading leaving my Read More …
“Africa? Really? You couldn’t have picked Europe or something?” If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me this, I would probably be able to afford this trip without the help of my parents (Thanks, Mom and Dad.) To those of you who have asked me this question, don’t feel bad. Whenever I Read More …
As the scorching humidity collided with my exhausted presence, it was evident that I was in an unfamiliar climate the second I stepped off the plane. I didn’t collect as much sleep as I had hoped for during the two flights I took to Ghana so the fatigue and heat was a tad overwhelming initially. Read More …