The attitude I bore coming into Ghana went something along the lines of, “Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best.” I wanted to anticipate anything that could go awry during the trip. I followed the advice I had received before arrival as closely as I could to avoid a meltdown or intense culture shock. For Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Before coming to Ghana, I had a single story of Africa. In the U.S., popular images of Africa portray the continent as one place that is characterized by poverty and suffering. Many Americas fail to recognize that Africa is actually made up of 54 different countries. Big name celebrities and major media campaigns encourage Americans Read More …
I am realizing there is a difference between feeling and saying you do not take things for granted. If you continue to have access to your comforts, if you are never actually in a situation where you are without your conveniences, you won’t realize how much you really did take things for granted all along. Read More …
Before I came to Ghana I had no idea what kind of food to expect. Leslie stressed the importance of bringing our favorite power bar, canned tuna, boxes of mac ‘n’ cheese and microwavable oatmeal. Now I know why. Our favorite name brand foods at the local grocery store are pricy and eating out for Read More …
It’s day four of my internship, and I finally got assigned something to do! Loretta, a Ghanaian intern at the New Crusading Guide, grabs a copy of the Daily Guide, sits down next to me, and tells me that we are going to write a story. She starts flipping through the Daily Guide, points to a story Read More …
Published in Graphic Sports 27/7/2012 By Garth Dmyterko As I continue to tour Ghana, one thing that always catches my eye is a Ghanaian wearing a sports uniform. I have found the multitude of Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal uniforms Ghanaians are wearing unsurprising given the country’s obvious passion for football. Also somewhat expected were Read More …
Published: The Daily Graphic 12/7/2012 Story: Garth Dmyterko Ghana faces Egypt today at 3 pm at the Accra Sports Stadium in the final game of the three nations U-20 Tournament.
Snap shot from bus window in Medina. Ghana is home of the warmest and friendliest people in the world. Ghanaians are never too busy for a brief conversation or a friendly handshake. People smile. People wave at me. People yell, “Obroni (which means foreigner or white person in Twi),” when they see me. I yell, Read More …
Knowing how to bargain may be one of the most important skills that first-time travellers need. Especially when traveling to developing countries, this skill will help you save a lot of money on souvenirs. People in those countries usually have a perception that foreigners are rich people; therefore, it is common that vendors charge foreigners Read More …