vegard

About me

 Born in Norway, graduated in the US. Studied, worked and travelled in various countries for a few years, before settling down in Ghana in 2003. The travel bug is gone, and I can’t imagine ever leaving Ghana.

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accommodation in Ghana in the Africa Branch

    Cape Coast: I'm a regular guest at Coconut Grove, and I can really recommend the place. That is; if you have your own vehicle, since the...
    over 1 year ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Ghanaian airline folds again in the Africa Branch

    Ghana International Airlines (GIA) finally collapsed last week, leaving a trail of stranded passengers at airports in Accra, London and...
    almost 2 years ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Which travel/health insurance to choose? in the Europe - Scandinavia Branch

    I'm in the middle of the application process, where I'm inviting a Ghanaian citizen to follow me to Norway for a few weeks this summer....
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sega, Ghana in the Africa Branch

    The only Sega I know of in Ghana, is located near Ada. Sega is a coastal village. The main road leading to Tema and Accra is very high...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Beach resorts between Cape Coast and Axim in the Africa Branch

    I frequently use Alberta's Palace for weekend getaways from Accra. It's a clean and quiet place, and it's very safe for swimming, even for...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bergen vs. Trondheim? in the Europe - Scandinavia Branch

    I'd say Bergen has a lot more to offer than Trondheim. ...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheapest way from Oslo to Copenhagen? in the Europe - Scandinavia Branch

    The airline Norwegian gives you a better rate on the given date: May 22nd...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Euros or Dollars? in the Africa Branch

    In Ghana, all upmarket hotels charge in US$. They often give a terrible exchange rate if you wish to pay in cedi. If you don't intend to...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Least expensive flights to Accra in the Africa Branch

    Hi Sassicassi....
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Least expensive flights to Accra in the Africa Branch

    Virgin Atlantic has scheduled a three-services-a-week operation between Heathrow Airport (London) and Accra, starting May 24th. This is...
    almost 2 years ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called bookshops in ghana in the Africa Branch

    EPP bookshop is located across the street from the main entrance at Trade Fair. (They also have a branch in Central Accra)
    almost 2 years ago

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