My sister-in-law is coming this month and needs some international travel tips on packing for Ghana. We know how that feels! We travel internationally and, at this point, have a pretty solid list of travel essentials for Africa, Europe, and Mexico.
For this video, we’re talking all about packing for Ghana, but this list works for most international travel.
Here is what to pack for Ghana and also some must have travel essentials you don’t want to leave home without!
Check out the items on this list by visiting www.ExpatLifeGhana.com/packing
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PACKING ESSENTIALS
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📍 RESOURCE LIST 📍
🥚 EMPOWER https://tidd.ly/2G2TqYm
– If you are still SAVING UP for your move, then the EMPOWER app is a MUST! It will help you keep track of expenses and start building a nest egg. They also have a ton of services too!
🧬️ LIVING DNA https://tidd.ly/32Hm2P9
As far as DNA, Living DNA is super affordable (and they have regular sales) plus they offer the most detailed information for African heritage, including a breakdown of 72 distinct regions! We hope you are from West Africa!
💰 SENDWAVE https://try.sendwave.com/kjap/en
– Be sure to sign up and send your first transfer (to trigger a verification) with SENDWAVE! Use our code OBOC9 to get a $5.00 credit towards your first transfer.
🦈 SURF SHARK VPN https://surfshark.club/friend/83qtmy89
– We use Surf Shark to get American TV and access websites that we need for work but are blocked because of the African ISP address. If you need internet access to certain sites or just like your Netflix, believe me, this is worth every penny. Use our link and get 30 days FREE!
👕 NOOKED STREETWEAR https://nooked.net/collections/africa-swag
– Love Tony’s Shirts? We love Nooked Streetwear. Ghana shirts for Ghana Lovers!
📞 GOOGLE FI https://g.co/fi/r/F6RN91
– We use Google phone services when we travel internationally. It keeps our US phone number working and lets us stay in touch with friends, work and family.
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49 Comments
Great tips. I purchased a suitcase while there to bring back items we purchased. Very affordable. Also, we brought a small portable fan that helped with the heat.
Haven't watched the video yet but SO excited because I'm packing! 🇬🇭
After watching; I think we're on the right path. Thank you so much for this. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Question?? How do I do a transfer in Sendwave from the US to verify. I don’t know anyone in Ghana. Does the school you featured have a mobile number I can send money to?
Hello I was wondering if Ghana pharmacy carry Coumadin/Warfarin or Xarelto or Eliquis..warfarin cheap in Us but Eliquis/Xarelto really expensive
My brother and sister I only have two more months and Half to retire and I hope to see you out there
Good Stuff! Always a pleasure listening to your very informative videos and getting updates from Ghana.
Very informative
Adapter for electronics
On Amazon looking for a travel safe thanks to you guys.
I recently sub'd to your vlog & I love 💘 y'all! I've been looking at all the Affordable housing in Ghana & I'd like to know since your recent move, do you believe that Black Americans would be safe living there?
World remit and Remitly work well
What and how many clothes should a person bring? Shoes ? My husband and I are coming in September. We are moving to Africa.
Thanks, I particularly like the solar power charger, travel safe & fire stick. It’s now part of my travel list. 👍🏿
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The gifts to give to the AirBnb host I love that and I always send a card but this is so much better.
Great video and thank you very much for the beneficial knowledge!
Information well-received, love you my favourite Youtube couple, hope to see you when I get there.
This video is fine. God bless you all
She will enjoy it. God bless you all
You both look happy & related! Blessings
@18:00 Where can we find the half cost suitcases in Ghana? Accra mall? Which specific market?
Great video 😊. You will find lots of metal jewelry when and If you visit Togo. One thing I don't go home without are packs of wet napkins and water pouch. I am always eating street food as I am running around town. The napkins keep my hands clean and the water pouch keeps me hydrated without weighing down my bag. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
The gifts you mention remind me of our suitcases full of gifts whenever we traveled to Ghana. They were always much appreciated. Can't wait to fill them up for our trip in December.This trip though, we're shipping some things so I'll put the gifts in the shipment, that way more gifts!
Hi,beautiful people, looking cute as always. I really love this traveling message.Ayo,your hair wrap is beautiful
Yes in America here,always in the room.No vitamin D…….missing it
I think awhile back you mentioned missing super glue. Maybe she can bring some for you. Walmart had a few on clearance in Minnesota. 😊
Ghana plants 5 million trees in a single day to combat deforestation. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ghana-plants-5-million-trees-in-a-single-day-to-combat-deforestation/article34793474.ece
SOOOOO – IF I SHIP TONY SOME "NEW YORK YANKEE" OR "NEW YORK" TEE SHIRTS, HE COULD GIFT THEM, OR SELL THEM, AND BE A HERO??? 🙂 (AND A FEW FOR THE TWO BOYS OF COURSE)
Thank you for this video. I can't get wait to be there in the fall!
I would add the following for any areas in Africa and not just for Ghana
I would add power adapter that are non-120volt but dual-voltage ( 230-240v) hand wipes
if you do not care for det or neem oil, grab some eucalyptus base mosquitoe spray
a roll of sml toilet paper in your day bag ( do not expect toilet paper in public restroom)
spare phone and or battery if you have a removal battery phone type
a spare unlocked phone or a duo-SIM type, I would spend time on the plane adding the local numbers in your phone contact ( Emergency, hotel, airport, etc….)
a copy or a few copies of you passport 1st information pages ( write your hotel # on the back ) , I would also write the embassy/consulate # on the copies
For the mango-fly that drops eggs and bores into your skin, you want to iron all of your clothes if you do not have a dryer. Do not wear clothes that are air-dried only. So if your travel during the seasons at height of mangoes, this can be a problem
I would bring a spare phone memory card and specially if your current phone memory is heavily filled. You will take hundreds of fotos and make tons of video. Better to have more memory available in case your phone get's full. If you have a lot of foto/videos on your current phone memory card, dump it or off-loaded it
BONUS for Malaria and Yellow fever, you might find it cheaper at a merchant marine or port services which ships and port-worker. I got my yellow fever shot at 50 usd which was a steal. You will need your WHO immunization card when you travel to west or west-central africa
Thank you! Amazingly, I had thought to pack all but 3 of your suggested items, the firestick, safe, and digital downloads…Like minds! I hope to see you when I visit.
Thank you for good information
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😂😂😂 05:37 I have my mom ship me big packages of earplugs from Walmart all the time😂😂There's too much noise from early morning preachers and so much noise…..
Very helpful bits
Take a picture of your passport and drivers license and any other important documentation you may need to produce to your bank or any other entity that may require proof of who you are or proof of ownership back in states and SAVE IT ON A FLASH DRIVE that is not connected to any power sources. Also make sure that you use a flash drive that you can use with your computer and mobile devices. I would recommend not saving that info on your computer or mobile devices incase they get compromised. Overseas internet is not that secure and some U.S. companies won’t even let you connect to their service with certain overseas internet services because their security is so weak. I had a problem with Verizon that would not let me email anyone in the U.S. from South Africa until I got back to the states. Try and keep up with your ATM receipts because some of the people who work in the banking system overseas can see your transactions and will compromise your card. That’s what happened to me in Pietermaritzburg in South Africa and they where quick. The bank is going to want two pieces of picture I.D your drivers license and your passport before they issue you a new card. Then you have to figure out how to get your new card because the bank is not to keen on mailing bank cards overseas. Make sure you are using a reputable bank otherwise you could have a whole lot of trouble. I would suggest having two bank accounts , one where all of your money is and the one you are going to use traveling that way you can transfer cash to that card when you need it. FEDX does not deliver in Africa at least they didn’t five years ago ,and their responsibility for shipped items ends at customs so good luck. DHL is probably the better way to go although they may be more expensive.
Excellent information 👌🏾
EXCELLENT video!!! Great job … thank you!!! I have been to Ghana once and I figured out some things I needed AFTER I got there! 🥴 Next trip I will be 100% prepared thanks to your awesome video! ❤️🖤💚
Beautiful dress on Tony. Wow.
R there any snake issues?
Tony I love your shirt!
Hello All, thank you Ayo & Tony for all the information and resources. I just discovered your channel. I'm planning my 1st trip to Ghana with my fiance. This information is so helpful. Thanks again….
thank you very much for such great info, however, what is your email, some things I need clarified I am at redirecting301@gmail .com, let me know if you got this and I will ask. I am not so hi tech, but I didn't see any link below for sendwave. thanks
Thank you so much for the information. I joined your Facebook group also. I am planning a trip there in October. Do you have any other trips? Thank you again
Thanks so much!! I will be there in October 🎉
Thank you so very much for these packing tips. I am planning on coming to Accra in March of 2023. The empty suitcase is the awesome suggestion !! Do you think I will be safe flying by myself from the states to Ghana ?
Tony and Ayo! Wonderful advise, great tips! Yeah!
Shalom, I am looking forward to one day moving my house hold and my family and their house holds Ghana. We will be hopefully going to purchase a house and land. Then come back and pack. We live in texas at the moment. But are we able to bring our cars and family pets as well? Did you getvthe yellow fever shot? Are they mandated on C 19 vaccine? I appreciate anything you can answer or advice. Blessings to you 🙏🏽.