As more people are investing in Ghana, and in Africa as a whole, things will take its proper shape. I always your observations, even though I am a West African. Thanks for sharing❤👍🏽💐
Thanks for another informative video Dale and Dacia. My experience of tipping however was the complete opposite and warned my friends about accepting any well meaning small assistance as a tip was expected. That was my experience. Again very informative, thank you.
Hello guys, I was laughing the whole time. I am from Haiti and many of these cultures daily activities I am accustomed to (it’s pretty similar in all black nations). But I can see how it could be a culture shock for someone else. Good to see the assimilation process though.
what you see on the eggs with lil feathers and other stuff is not dirty or unclean, is simply because the eggs are straight from the poultry farm. it is nice to wash like you said but not everything organic needs to be washed. a lot of food you see in ghana are straight from the farm n they are healthier than the chemically washed n stored ones. all other things you shared are facts n on point. from a ghanaian living abroad.
You describe many African countries in your 10 things above, street vendors, organic eggs (they must taster great) Locking rooms and fridge all of them on your list also in east Africa. I want to visit Ghana how far are you from beach
Stoplight shopping sounds like something to look forward to. You guys are not only forward thinking, you're brilliant! Thank you for your generous sharing of information.
Like your intro it is very very inspiring. This video is very informative and well needed. I am planning to make the move and this video is certainly helping me to prepare myself. Thanks!
You guys had me cracking up about the locks and the icky eggs and locking those doors when you saw those vendors coming at you lol but may I please inquire as to how I can get one of your Off The Wheel coffee mugs, I really like it 😊
New money and different exchange rate for bill denomination is common through out the continent. Reason being that older notes are easy to counterfeit in Africa 😮😮😮 yes you heard me 😂😂😂. So foreign exchange bureaus ( are very common unlike in the USA 🇺🇸 - and even banks, will charge you more for smaller denominations and some even outright refuse the older notes - usually if the date on the note is more than 5 years old so make sure it’s 2018 - 2023 and avoid singles ($1, 5, 10, 20). Interesting observations! Thanks
Hi, I really have enjoyed your content outputs on your experiences so far in Ghana, keep up the great content. On your point about petrol stations and why you have your petrol pumped by the gas attendant and why they tell you when they are starting to pump, on the first point the petrol station owner ( all petrol stations are either personally owned or are franchised owned by individuals) wants to ensure his attendants are held fully responsible for any fuel pump shortages. On the second point this is important to you, there have been instances in the past where pump attendants in collusion with one another were able to serve you less petrol than the amount displayed on the pump hence it is so important you look when they start to pump and keep looking till it’s completed, it’s so sad but it’s a trust issue in Ghana along with most things….
Life in Africa can be very good if you have a source of foreign currency .This will enable you to acquire all the modern conveniences of life ! I live in the US originally from Nigeria and in my house in Nigeria I have a bore hole and a generator . A necessity as the village where I come from and built my house does not have running water and electricity can go off for weeks at a time ! The only problem with Nigeria at this time is kidnapping for ransom which has become quite rampart. It appears to prevalent in South America . Currently on the news here in the US is the story of a young Haitian/ American couple who went on holiday to Haiti about a month ago ,were kidnapped and the kidnappers after being paid $6000 are now demanding $200,000 per person for their return!!
I wash my eggs and I don't put them in the refrigerator and they are good for a few weeks and our eggs are natural so it's okay to leave them out if you like too. Well, on the bright side at least you know they are really natural. Great video
I know this is an old video but one of the things you mentioned is the internet usage. Is there a way to get around the data used charges? What do families do for internet to combat it? I'm unsure if you cover this in another video. Thanks so much
Great video. Very informative. What can one expect to pay for internet or data if they use it to work remote along with other things? Between my computer and iPhone, I spend a lot of time online. Are there unlimited plans. If so, how costly are they?
I watch the stock markets and do some day trading. I'm wondering if I would be able to get internet that is fast enough to quickly get in and out of trades.
I would say no. At times my speed clocks in at 80MBS. But after big rainstorms I could be down from 1 hour to 12 hours. Other times, the internet is choppy. I pay abut $65 per month for 650GB.
Cars have crushed street vendors in the past. Though it is not routinely enforced, it is illegal to offer to sell or purchase on the streets. You can be prosecuted.
We understand that now. But for most Black Americans who never had house help, like us, and who are never planning on having house help, it was still a shock!
Hard to answer. If you ship a car in to Ghana, the import tax is close to 100%, but at least you have a good idea of maintenance and CarFax. If you buy in Ghana there is the issue of what surprises will you get if you buy used. We are considering buying brand new (to avoid surprises) from either a Ghana car maker or foreign car maker. We will probably do a video on the experience.
I got a local plan (MTN), which I use as a hotspot when the wi-fi is down...I also have an international plan with Verizon, which serves as a backup should all else fail. So far, I've been working remotely here over a month now and my internet is good...should we lose power and the router is off...my hotspot is still up and running using celluar data.
Please share the MTN hotspot info; when I went to inquire about that device MTN said they no longer make it. I will be doing a technology video soon. Let me know if you would like to be interviewed in it.
@@offthewheel @Off The Wheel You use the hotspot on your regular phone (in my case an iPhone 7). I purchased an MTN Sim card and a data plan. ps. I have to decline the interview...although I'm into IT, I have limited knowledge in this area...in fact, wifey figured out most of this 😂
Understood. We have a Ghana phone thru Vodafon. The problem is that data gets eaten up pretty fast if your uploading big files. For example, if I upload a 4k video to this channel, its 85GB - 100GB. If i upload a standard High Def, its 5GB - 15BG. Thank you for your input.
Finally realised that you made a big mistake moving to Ghana. I think you also paid much too high for this overpriced flat. Try to sell it now for same price, you loose.
I dont think youre in a position to tell anyone what is too much for them. Maybe its too much for YOU. You also make the mistake of determining what is value for me. If someone had cancer, with one month to live, and they paid $1,000,000 to hike to the top of a mountain .. did they "overpay"? Price and value are different things and mean different things to different people. There is something that you probably have paid for in life that I would think is overpayment.
@@offthewheel Hi, I appreciate your honesty and your chanel, keep going 👍. Just it's good to tell people the truth, so they won't make the same mistake as you, maybe sell everything they have, move to Ghana, loose a lot of money and there's no return.
I can only tell my truth. And share it. There are hundreds of Americans who have sold everything they have, moved here to Ghana and are thriving. There are others where it didnt work out. Im not telling anyone what to do, Im just showing how WE did it and to provide support for anyone else who wants to do it. People will do whats best for THEIR family. You should also be aware that buying early into developments gets you pricing that almost assures you will never lose money. Most people in my estate bought one bedrooms for under $80k and now they are all selling for over $100k. Real estate prices in good locations ALMOST never go down.
@@offthewheel I saw the properties renting for as low as 11 USD a day in great location by the beach in Accra. Why do you think someone would pay you 50 USD a day then in remote block complex? I'm not saying it's not a good investment that you did, just it will be difficult to get your money back. The 300.000 USD that you invested. I will pray for you if you have cancer, I'm sorry to hear that. But never loose hope to get completely healed. Everything is possible with our Lord and saviour, the almighty God.
@Rosita Scarborough I recommend you to jump off that wheel and go out of that cage into the freedom of truth and reality. Remove that deceiving pink glasses as they are blocking your view to reality. Believe me, it is worthy,, even if it hurts a lot.
Cool, I've learn something new about storing eggs.
Thanks for the info on the hundred dollar bill, was not aware of that !
Great observation and information. Spotlight Shopping is always cost effective when compared with store prices!!!
As more people are investing in Ghana, and in Africa as a whole, things will take its proper shape. I always your observations, even though I am a West African. Thanks for sharing❤👍🏽💐
Soo happy for you both! When we moved back to our country we were shocked at the differences! X Bless you both
Happy Easter to you guys and have a blessed day.
Thank you.
Hahaha beautiful explanation.
Ghana is Free world.
I love you all.
We are all prepare to exist
Thanks for another informative video Dale and Dacia. My experience of tipping however was the complete opposite and warned my friends about accepting any well meaning small assistance as a tip was expected. That was my experience. Again very informative, thank you.
Hello guys, I was laughing the whole time. I am from Haiti and many of these cultures daily activities I am accustomed to (it’s pretty similar in all black nations). But I can see how it could be a culture shock for someone else. Good to see the assimilation process though.
Thanks for sharing...
My grandmother always stored her eggs in the cabinet here in the US and she's from the US but she was in her 90's back in 1995.
Great video and very informative. I wish you both all the best.
what you see on the eggs with lil feathers and other stuff is not dirty or unclean, is simply because the eggs are straight from the poultry farm. it is nice to wash like you said but not everything organic needs to be washed. a lot of food you see in ghana are straight from the farm n they are healthier than the chemically washed n stored ones. all other things you shared are facts n on point.
from a ghanaian living abroad.
You describe many African countries in your 10 things above, street vendors, organic eggs (they must taster great) Locking rooms and fridge all of them on your list also in east Africa. I want to visit Ghana how far are you from beach
. . . I’m undecided yet when I’ll be visiting Ghana but I definitely will stay in one of your listings.
Had a look in Airbnb.
Thank you. Let me know if you wanted to be added to an eletter for Ghana travelers.
@@offthewheel yes I do.
Please send your email to offthewheel.info@gmail.com
Thank you.
I particularly like the tip about eggs. I live in Scotland, I wash my eggs.
Great Video guys. Valerie & Marvin
Thanks so much
Good job family. Very hilarious 😂. Y'all assimilating pretty well. Keep it up. And enjoy your stay in Ghana.
Stoplight shopping sounds like something to look forward to. You guys are not only forward thinking, you're brilliant! Thank you for your generous sharing of information.
Another great video! Can't wait for the next one.
More to come!
Hey cuz! Great video! I hope to visit Ghana in the future!
Like your intro it is very very inspiring. This video is very informative and well needed. I am planning to make the move and this video is certainly helping me to prepare myself. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
You guys had me cracking up about the locks and the icky eggs and locking those doors when you saw those vendors coming at you lol but may I please inquire as to how I can get one of your Off The Wheel coffee mugs, I really like it 😊
Good one
😂😂😂😂 #1 I was just telling my wife these street sellers are the best lip readers on the planet. U whisper a product and the seller shows up 😂😂
Excellent video
Very informative. Keep up the good work. The new money and eggs info were amazing.
New money and different exchange rate for bill denomination is common through out the continent. Reason being that older notes are easy to counterfeit in Africa 😮😮😮 yes you heard me 😂😂😂. So foreign exchange bureaus ( are very common unlike in the USA 🇺🇸 - and even banks, will charge you more for smaller denominations and some even outright refuse the older notes - usually if the date on the note is more than 5 years old so make sure it’s 2018 - 2023 and avoid singles ($1, 5, 10, 20). Interesting observations! Thanks
Number 5 made me laugh out loud. I'll be in Ghana on a tour in less than 3 weeks!!!
Hi, I really have enjoyed your content outputs on your experiences so far in Ghana, keep up the great content. On your point about petrol stations and why you have your petrol pumped by the gas attendant and why they tell you when they are starting to pump, on the first point the petrol station owner ( all petrol stations are either personally owned or are franchised owned by individuals) wants to ensure his attendants are held fully responsible for any fuel pump shortages. On the second point this is important to you, there have been instances in the past where pump attendants in collusion with one another were able to serve you less petrol than the amount displayed on the pump hence it is so important you look when they start to pump and keep looking till it’s completed, it’s so sad but it’s a trust issue in Ghana along with most things….
Life in Africa can be very good if you have a source of foreign currency .This will enable you to acquire all the modern conveniences of life ! I live in the US originally from Nigeria and in my house in Nigeria I have a bore hole and a generator . A necessity as the village where I come from and built my house does not have running water and electricity can go off for weeks at a time ! The only problem with Nigeria at this time is kidnapping for ransom which has become quite rampart. It appears to prevalent in South America . Currently on the news here in the US is the story of a young Haitian/ American couple who went on holiday to Haiti about a month ago ,were kidnapped and the kidnappers after being paid $6000 are now demanding $200,000 per person for their return!!
I wash my eggs and I don't put them in the refrigerator and they are good for a few weeks and our eggs are natural so it's okay to leave them out if you like too. Well, on the bright side at least you know they are really natural. Great video
Look forward to meet with you guys. Great ideas. 🏠🏡🏘️
I just like the way Dacia was smiling throughout this video.😊
Very interesting vlog.
You guys should write a book just saying...
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I know this is an old video but one of the things you mentioned is the internet usage. Is there a way to get around the data used charges? What do families do for internet to combat it? I'm unsure if you cover this in another video. Thanks so much
Great video. Very informative. What can one expect to pay for internet or data if they use it to work remote along with other things? Between my computer and iPhone, I spend a lot of time online. Are there unlimited plans. If so, how costly are they?
Where are you based?
@@offthewheel I'm still in the US. Just hoping to get some idea. Ballpark figures
I watch the stock markets and do some day trading. I'm wondering if I would be able to get internet that is fast enough to quickly get in and out of trades.
I would say no.
At times my speed clocks in at 80MBS. But after big rainstorms I could be down from 1 hour to 12 hours.
Other times, the internet is choppy.
I pay abut $65 per month for 650GB.
@@offthewheel Thank you for your reply. Hopefully that will improve
"In Ghana here..." i was like what did she just say🤣🤣🤣? Picking up Ghanaian expressions
I wanna stop by
We waitin'!
Thumbs up
Cars have crushed street vendors in the past. Though it is not routinely enforced, it is illegal to offer to sell or purchase on the streets. You can be prosecuted.
The locks is because a lot of people have house helps !
We understand that now. But for most Black Americans who never had house help, like us, and who are never planning on having house help, it was still a shock!
Question, is it better to buy a car in Ghana or ship one from the states?
Hard to answer.
If you ship a car in to Ghana, the import tax is close to 100%, but at least you have a good idea of maintenance and CarFax.
If you buy in Ghana there is the issue of what surprises will you get if you buy used.
We are considering buying brand new (to avoid surprises) from either a Ghana car maker or foreign car maker.
We will probably do a video on the experience.
@@offthewheel okay yes please do this would be so helpful.
I am concerned about Internet due to my full time remote job that I expect to do while traveling
I got a local plan (MTN), which I use as a hotspot when the wi-fi is down...I also have an international plan with Verizon, which serves as a backup should all else fail. So far, I've been working remotely here over a month now and my internet is good...should we lose power and the router is off...my hotspot is still up and running using celluar data.
Please share the MTN hotspot info; when I went to inquire about that device MTN said they no longer make it.
I will be doing a technology video soon. Let me know if you would like to be interviewed in it.
Lyn, where are you based?
@@offthewheel @Off The Wheel You use the hotspot on your regular phone (in my case an iPhone 7). I purchased an MTN Sim card and a data plan. ps. I have to decline the interview...although I'm into IT, I have limited knowledge in this area...in fact, wifey figured out most of this 😂
Understood. We have a Ghana phone thru Vodafon. The problem is that data gets eaten up pretty fast if your uploading big files. For example, if I upload a 4k video to this channel, its 85GB - 100GB. If i upload a standard High Def, its 5GB - 15BG.
Thank you for your input.
Locks👀 Hmmmm 🧐
You bum rushed the shipping agent? Were you packing?:) What were you going to do?
Well you know, the older, more tame version of bum rush!
I didnt want to pull a hamstring.
You both look as Ghanaians
in uk you pay for data usage
What's a Brofo?
This is not a Ghanaian problem. It is across the continent. I’m from Liberia living in America. I noticed this in Liberia as well 😂 sorry ooo 😊😮❤
Sorry?
25% purchase taxes?
Vat tax, covid tax, tourism tax, etc.
#5😂😂😂😂😂
Hahaha are you kidding. Lock on the fridge?
Finally realised that you made a big mistake moving to Ghana. I think you also paid much too high for this overpriced flat. Try to sell it now for same price, you loose.
I dont think youre in a position to tell anyone what is too much for them.
Maybe its too much for YOU.
You also make the mistake of determining what is value for me.
If someone had cancer, with one month to live, and they paid $1,000,000 to hike to the top of a mountain .. did they "overpay"?
Price and value are different things and mean different things to different people.
There is something that you probably have paid for in life that I would think is overpayment.
@@offthewheel Hi, I appreciate your honesty and your chanel, keep going 👍. Just it's good to tell people the truth, so they won't make the same mistake as you, maybe sell everything they have, move to Ghana, loose a lot of money and there's no return.
I can only tell my truth. And share it.
There are hundreds of Americans who have sold everything they have, moved here to Ghana and are thriving.
There are others where it didnt work out.
Im not telling anyone what to do, Im just showing how WE did it and to provide support for anyone else who wants to do it.
People will do whats best for THEIR family.
You should also be aware that buying early into developments gets you pricing that almost assures you will never lose money. Most people in my estate bought one bedrooms for under $80k and now they are all selling for over $100k. Real estate prices in good locations ALMOST never go down.
@@offthewheel I saw the properties renting for as low as 11 USD a day in great location by the beach in Accra. Why do you think someone would pay you 50 USD a day then in remote block complex? I'm not saying it's not a good investment that you did, just it will be difficult to get your money back. The 300.000 USD that you invested. I will pray for you if you have cancer, I'm sorry to hear that. But never loose hope to get completely healed. Everything is possible with our Lord and saviour, the almighty God.
@Rosita Scarborough I recommend you to jump off that wheel and go out of that cage into the freedom of truth and reality. Remove that deceiving pink glasses as they are blocking your view to reality. Believe me, it is worthy,, even if it hurts a lot.
the brother has lost wait.
Facts!