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An obroni lady advised foreigners to stick to one water brand in Ghana to avoid contracting typhoidShe noted that most Ghanaian hotels lacked hot showerheads, urging travellers to purchase bucketsThe obroni also compared Ghana’s net sponge to loofahs in her country, highlighting the differences An Obroni lady has spoken about some fascinating tips and tricks she stuck to while she was in Ghana, sharing the details with those travelling to the country. Taking to her TikTok page, the foreigner, identified as Gabrielle Ofori, shared tips on how to avoid common travel mistakes for expats considering a visit to Ghana, whether for the festive season or for permanent relocation. Obroni shares lessons from relocating to Ghana In one of her videos, she said it is advisable to stick with the same water bottle brand throughout the time and never consider switching to another product. She stated that this was safer in terms of one's health, as drinking from more than one water bottle brand could heighten the risk of contracting typhoid. She filmed herself holding a water bottle half-filled with water, commenting: "So you are coming to Ghana on vacation, or you are moving here. Tip and trick number one: Get the same water bottle brand every time. This will keep you from getting typhoid." In another video, Gabrielle pointed out how some hotels in Ghana barely have showerheads with a hot water function in their bathrooms. With this, she disclosed that purchasing buckets should also be a priority when relocating. She said in the caption of her video: "You will probably need several buckets because showerheads with hot water functions are not commonplace in Ghana. We use a water boiler to get water warm and then fill a large bucket to bathe." "Trust me on this one, get yourself several buckets, unless you are living in a more expensive hotel in the Accra region. You would likely be needing to use buckets to get your warm water." Obroni uses African net sponges in Ghana In her third video, the US citizen discussed using a type of sponge commonly found in Africa, especially in Ghana, known as the African net sponge. She compared it to another used in her country of origin, popularly called loofahs. The obroni also identified each of the bathing sponges by their main differences, offering more insight into life in the country. Obroni shares tips on relocating to Ghana YEN.com.gh had previously reported that an obroni from the United States shared relocation advice for foreigners planning to move to Ghana. In a TikTok video, she explained her struggles in 2023, particularly with transporting her belongings and adjusting to the local environment. She advised future expats to travel light and avoid bringing high-energy appliances due to the electrical voltage in the West African country. The obroni explained how she ruined several appliances, including a refrigerator and blender, because her US electronics were not compatible with Ghana's 230V outlets. Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh. Source: YEN.com.gh
