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🇬🇭 One Month in Accra, Ghana: Raw & Real

Time to leave Africa soon—hard to believe it’s been almost a month since I landed! Crossed off my bucket list to visit this continent, so here’s my scattered but honest recap: 🛃 Arrival & Essentials: At immigration, confidence + fluent English = smooth sailing. My colleagues had no issues either. SIM cards: You can buy a 1-month valid one at the airport without ID, but I tipped a local 20 GHS to borrow their ID for a long-term plan. Mobile payment? MoMo is king—just share your number to send/receive cash. 💰 Costs & Hacks: Prices here aren’t cheap—even local food is pricier than expected, and Chinese food? Even more so. Driver’s license? Chinese agents can get you a Ghanaian license (e-version in 1 day, physical copy in 2 weeks). Cost me ¥1200. 🚗 Transport Truths: Uber: Fewer cars, better condition, A/C on, but pricier. Bolt: Always available, but beat-up rides, zero A/C (so far, at least). Pro tip: When refueling, don’t turn off the engine. Need a receipt? Ask for it (and get it stamped!) before paying—or they’ll "forget." 🏝️ "Sights"? More Like Vibes: Beaches: Fenced off, 30 GHS entry fee. Black Star Square: Just… a very basic square. (Lower those expectations.) Mosquitoes: Accra’s are "cleaner"—low malaria risk, but bug spray still smart. Power cuts: Rain = high chance of blackouts. ⚠️ Street Savvy: Random guys "helping" you park or directing traffic? They’ll demand cash after. Cops will creatively hustle for bribes, but if your English is strong, out-stubborn them—they’ll give up eventually. Stay safe, stay sharp, and find joy in the chaos. ✌️🌍 #ThirdWorldDiaries #GhanaHacks #AccraLife #ExpatProblems #WorkTravel

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🇬🇭 One Month in Accra, Ghana: Raw & Real

Time to leave Africa soon—hard to believe it’s been almost a month since I landed! Crossed off my bucket list to visit this continent, so here’s my scattered but honest recap: 🛃 Arrival & Essentials: At immigration, confidence + fluent English = smooth sailing. My colleagues had no issues either. SIM cards: You can buy a 1-month valid one at the airport without ID, but I tipped a local 20 GHS to borrow their ID for a long-term plan. Mobile payment? MoMo is king—just share your number to send/receive cash. 💰 Costs & Hacks: Prices here aren’t cheap—even local food is pricier than expected, and Chinese food? Even more so. Driver’s license? Chinese agents can get you a Ghanaian license (e-version in 1 day, physical copy in 2 weeks). Cost me ¥1200. 🚗 Transport Truths: Uber: Fewer cars, better condition, A/C on, but pricier. Bolt: Always available, but beat-up rides, zero A/C (so far, at least). Pro tip: When refueling, don’t turn off the engine. Need a receipt? Ask for it (and get it stamped!) before paying—or they’ll "forget." 🏝️ "Sights"? More Like Vibes: Beaches: Fenced off, 30 GHS entry fee. Black Star Square: Just… a very basic square. (Lower those expectations.) Mosquitoes: Accra’s are "cleaner"—low malaria risk, but bug spray still smart. Power cuts: Rain = high chance of blackouts. ⚠️ Street Savvy: Random guys "helping" you park or directing traffic? They’ll demand cash after. Cops will creatively hustle for bribes, but if your English is strong, out-stubborn them—they’ll give up eventually. Stay safe, stay sharp, and find joy in the chaos. ✌️🌍 #ThirdWorldDiaries #GhanaHacks #AccraLife #ExpatProblems #WorkTravel

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