Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 2017!

Mooncake and Tea

Before I start, First, Richard and I are greeting you all a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 

As you read this post we hope you have enjoyed and won lots of prizes from your family/friends gathering of Pua Tiong Chui and enjoyed the yummy mooncake. 

I’ve been celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival every year when I was still in the Philippines.

Welcoming Yogi to the Chen Family

Yogi @ 3 months

We have been discussing getting a dog since last year and when January of 2017 hit we told ourselves, “We want a dog".

Auntie Wang's - Our Go To Spot Noodles in Accra, Ghana

Address: Chateau Towers, can find the direction if you use google maps

Richard and I love noodles/ramen that we are a frequent customer at this new Chinese restaurant in Oxford Street (Osu Street in Ghana). If I am not mistaken they just opened somewhere in January of 2017 only. 

Whenever we crave for noodles this is our go to spot in Accra, Ghana. Auntie Wang’s is a restaurant located next to the Pink Building in Osu, where most Chinese people in Accra are living.

Celebrating Birthday Overseas 2017

Richard happy to see his cake

My sincerest thanks to all of the wonderful birthday wishes that came in from literally all over the world. 

This year’s birthday celebration, hubby and I did a very simple birthday celebration at home. For his Birthday we had steak and for mine I cooked my favorite Filipino style spaghetti, fried chicken and barbecue (Hubby calls it Jollibee birthday celebration  LOL) .

Just a quick Insight of an expat life celebrating birthdays...

Steak Escape in Accra, Ghana

Eat Proud at Steak Escape

It was last year when we got to know that there was this newly opened restaurant at Accra Mall called Steak Escape and we got to try it only yesterday! I was curious if it was a locally conceptualized as

Zion Thai Restaurant in Accra, Ghana

Sawadikap in Ghana

Thai food in Africa! There are few Thai restaurants in Accra as there aren't much Thai people here. I have only visited two Thai restaurant on my 2 years of stay here in Ghana and this is our favorite! 

Hiking Wli Falls and Mt Afadjato, Volta Region, Ghana, West Africa

This is a very late post. 

Richard, I and Broghen decided to go and hike the tallest mountain in Ghana last year. It was long weekend that time, so we decided to spend 3 days in Volta, It's almost a 6 hours drive from Accra going to Volta Region.

Fish Market and Arirang Korean Restaurant in Tema, Ghana

15GHS per KG

A good spot to buy affordable fresh fish here in Ghana is at Tema, we usually go for a 1 hr drive or more just to visit the Fish Harbor market in Tema once a month on weekends to get some fresh fish.

Hiking Mount Krobo in Volta Lake, Ghana, West Africa

At the top of Mt.Krobo

Almost a month now when we decided to to hike Mt.Krobo. I cant say it was an easy hike (maybe easy for others) though it was a quick hike compare to that of our hike experience with Wli Falls, its was a rocky slippery steep hike. 

INCOCO Nail Polish Applique! Peel, Apply and Go! - Convenient and Travel Friendly

Living overseas will teach you how to be more independent, from washing your own clothes, cleaning your room to cooking your own favorite dish (that’s why you have to master the art of cooking LOL) and a whole lot more, Bottom line is that You will have to adapt to a new culture and a new way of life. Immersing yourself in a foreign environment requires flexibility and determination.

Bistro 22 in Accra, Ghana

Bistro 22 Along Josiah Tongogari road 

A nice restaurant in the heart of Labone in Accra, Ghana. I can still remember when I first set foot in this country, I usually go to this place for nice dinner alone if not Bosphorous, this restaurant is like only 70 steps away from my house. 

Au Grand Ecuyer in Accra, Ghana

Who would have thought that a  hardly noticeable restaurant along the road can serve pretty tasty and good quantity of food. I only got to know this when Richard took me there, he said that they serve pretty good seafood and local beef.. which is true.

Burger & Relish in Accra, Ghana

Burger & Relish is Ghana’s first gourmet burger restaurant and cocktail bar, I just love the vintage ambiance. Seems like there has been careful attention paid from everything from the ambiance to its food & drinks menu offering a really good vibes. 

Heritage Indian Restaurant in Accra, Ghana

Last weekend, Richard and I was undecided on what to have for lunch, drove around and finally decided to go for Indian food. For us the best restaurant to go to when it comes to Indian food in Accra is the Heritage Indian Restaurant, it is quite expensive but you get what you pay for.

Falling In Love Overseas

As much as I love my job and traveling, I have always dreamt and hoped that one day I would live the expat lifestyle. Who would have thought that it could really happen.
Expats fall generally into two categories: those that are expats through work-related moves (that’s me!), and those that have relocated to start businesses, looking for a job, etc.

Da Salvatore Italian Fish Restaurant in Accra, Ghana

Usual Saturday night dinner (as we decided to only eat out during Fridays or Saturdays), Saturday last week, We decided to dine at Da Salvatore Italian Fish Restaurant previously known as the Atlantic Lobster Restaurant ( same name as the Atlantic lobster on the ground floor that sells fresh fish).

Pre-Valentines Dinner at Captain Hooks in Accra, Ghana

I dont actually get what kind of fish is this? Piranha? :D

We always see Captain Hooks on our way to Goethe Institute, Seeing a Big Fish as their logo will automatically give you an Idea they are into Seafood. I was actually curious about what this restaurant has to offer. 

Valentines 2016 at Urban Grill in Accra, Ghana

Richard in his African Gear!

Its been 4 years since I last celebrated Valentine's Day. In 2013 I declared Valentine's Day sucks! 2014 I was off to India and 2015 (although celebrated with this dude the day before when he cooked me steak dinner) was off to Dubai... And 2016 here I am with my Fiance in Ghana celebrating Valentines!! :)  

KFC in Accra, Ghana (Wipe a Smile on your face?)

                                                                                         KFC, Marina Mall 

With so many food choices, I'm not really a big fan of KFC..I do not eat KFC everyday when I was in PH, but for a reason that I do not know, when I started living overseas, Just find myself craving for KFC. And if KFC comes into my mind I would always think of their "It's finger linkin" good tagline... 2 pcs original chicken flavor, a cup of rice and lots and lots of GRAVY! just thinking of the gravy makes me drool. 

Chinese New Year 2016 in Ghana

                                                       Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

When we say Chinese New Year, this is where the family members are gathered for a sumptuous meal (dinner/lunch), especially for those family members who are away from home, but for me and Richard this year’s celebration of CNY is a bit quiet, we decided to just stay and celebrate in Ghana (at home) and cook some traditional Chinese dishes.