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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 11 MIN

Power Cuts, Pre-Festival Streets, and the NHIS Wait

from Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng · host Ama Boateng

Day three in Accra: Ama tackles the National Health Insurance registration, feels the city's rhythm during a planned power cut, and watches Jamestown transform ahead of the Chale Wote street art festival and the Homowo celebrations. Practical tips on transport, costs, and staying cool when the grid goes down. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ghana: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ghana guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Ghana Travel Podcast with Ama Boateng. Ama Boateng is in Accra, Ghana. Places in this episode: Osu, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Labone, Nubuke Foundation, The Living Room Restaurant, Jamestown, Jamestown Lighthouse, Ussher Fort. Covered: Healthcare registration, Power outages and infrastructure, Jamestown and local culture, Coastal weather patterns, Local food costs, Upcoming street festivals. Chapters:00:00 Osu01:57 Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park03:25 Street04:53 Labone07:13 Independence Arch08:41 Jamestown09:27 Ussher Fort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AccraDiaries #GhanaTravel #LivingInGhana #NHIS #Jamestown #Accra #ChaleWote #HomowoFestival #GhanaExpat #TrotroLife #WestAfricaTravel #Kelewele #MakolaMarket #Labone #OsuAccra #BlackStarSquare #GhanaVisa #CostOfLivingGhana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ghana/

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