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.
Suleika Jaouad's The Isolation Journals After reading Suleika Jaouad's incredible book 'Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted’ earlier this year I discovered her project that was born during Covid Lockdown times - The Isolation Journals. This platform is an artist led community that cultivates creativity and fosters connectivity in challenging times. You…
Continue reading ➞ The best mince pie pastry recipe and transportive Christmas food memories
Upon hearing we were moving to New Jersey I wanted to make a corny joke about how we will need to buy some ‘new jerseys’ (South African for sweaters) for the huge difference in climate we will experience compared to the consistent year long Summers we enjoyed in Ghana. In Accra wearing jeans for me…
Continue reading ➞ Moving to New Jersey – our first month living in the United States
Our time as expats in Accra, Ghana is sadly coming to an end. The details on where we are moving to are not yet finalised which is why I haven't said much about this. Ghana has been such a beautiful home for our family. I recently shared some of these feelings on what being expats…
Continue reading ➞ Being expats in Accra, Ghana – my first impressions five years ago
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!
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 