Blogging about expat life in Accra and things to do and places to see in Ghana. Passionate about stories, words and taking photos! Noticer of the beautiful normal. Lover of the colourful ordinary. Adventurer.
You know that feeling when you occasionally have an incredible dream of being in a place you’ve always wanted to visit, and the vivid detail all around you is staggeringly life-like, and you feel an overwhelming sense of wellbeing and euphoria, only to wake up and realise your subconscious has been wildly active and you…
Continue reading ➞ The powerful pull of reminiscing – meeting my children all over again
Clonette dolls are brightly coloured plastic dolls that originated in Ghana during the 1950s in Colonial times when Ghana was still known as The Gold Coast (Ghana gained its independence in 1957). They were the first industrially produced dolls in Africa and in recent years have gained wide international appeal as a home décor item…
Continue reading ➞ Clonette Dolls – the colourful Ghanaian dolls with the name Auntie Dei Dei
Join our family in this blog post for an overnight trip on the Midlands Meander when we spent 24 blissful hours in this scenic region of KZN last weekend. With my husband Dave flying from Ghana to Durban to see us in for a long weekend we decided to get out of town for a…
Continue reading ➞ An overnight trip on the Midlands Meander in KZN to satisfy your wanderlust!
The sprawling Ammazulu Sculpture Gardens in Kloof KZN will surprise you with over 125 fantastical sculptures hidden in the incredible jungle like surrounds! A perfect family outing!
A sprawling mural at the Ako Adjei interchange in Accra Ghana All over Accra artists are transforming dull walls and spaces into vibrant Ghana street art depicting the country's rich culture and bold colours! The talented minds and hands of Ghana's graffiti street artists are hard at work beautifying the city, one incredible mural at…
My Marvellous Mundane 