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Akwaaba Workawayers!
We're first-time hosts and we're excited to welcome someone or two into our family! We live in a small town just 2 hours from Hohoe by bus. We are a couple living in the Oti region dreaming up some farming projects and enjoying rural Ghana occasionally spending time in Accra where Anorkor is from. We have a big garden with lots of fruit trees (orange, mango, coconut, guava, soursop), herbs. Our edible plants haven't been successful due to our animals eating them before they grow. We have pets (chickens, turkey, guinea fowls, tortoise and lots of rabbits roaming freely.)
About our family:
My Anorkor and I are proud parents of four amazing children. NL(9y) is our eldest and is in the 4th grade. NK (7y) is in 2nd grade. NT (4y) is having fun learning age appropriate academic skills. NI (2.5y) is our youngest and is mastering talking, potty training and learning to eat neatly and independently, doing all the normal things 2y do etc. We have busy schedules but a peaceful countryside life. I'm a researcher and we alternate taking care of children when the other travels for work /research abroad.
About Alex & Anorkor
Alex— affectionately known as the 'Tourist Farmer'
Equal parts dirt-under-the-nails doer and deep-thinking historian, Alex isn’t afraid of a little mud, mess, or mayhem. If it’s disgusting, dangerous, or just plain difficult, he’s first in line — usually with a cutlass in one hand and a curious toddler in the other. A proud villager at heart, he’s a Austrian soul navigating Ghanaian soil, forever wondering how he ended up so lucky living the life he dreams of... and makes magic where he is — raising his kids on slow mornings, wild bike rides down unpaved paths, and stories by bonfire.
Alex is a hands-on dad who delights in 5 a.m. wake-up calls, lime pulp juice, and historical fiction (preferably with a dramatic flair). By day, he builds adventures. By night, he turns pages for tiny hands. His mission? To raise nature-loving, wonder-filled children who know and love their African roots — and aren’t afraid of the rugged muddy life. Oh, and don’t be fooled by the serious face. He’s probably just thinking about his unfinished research — or how to air layer propagate a fancy fruit tree in a neighbor's yard.
About Anorkor,— Montessori mama, cultural compass, and professional problem-solver. Anorkor is a Ga woman raised in the U.S., now finding her rhythm deep in Eweland — gracefully juggling Montessori and Pikler principles with the beautiful chaos of homeschooling four vibrant children (three spirited girls and one boy calmly observing it all). A former children’s book connoisseur and aspiring author, Anorkor once felt at home roaming cities — Accra, Philly, Cairo, DC, NYC, Madrid, Ljubljana, Vienna — always searching for a place that felt like home. But after one too many mommy burnouts in Europe, she traded playgrounds and cobblestone streets for feeding chickens and chasing rabbits back on Ghanaian soil.
She doesn’t quite blend into rural life (she gives “city” vibes, even when her feet stands on “farm”), but Anorkor is a born troubleshooter — the kind of spirit who sees “impossible” as a puzzle waiting to be solved. She holds her African values and languages close and her children even closer (in fact, if you’re talking to her for more than five minutes, she’s probably brought them up already — it’s her love language).
In her downtime, you’ll find her casually trolling homesteading forums, dreaming up elaborate farm visions... and quietly wondering, “Okay, but who’s actually going to do all that?” Spoiler: she might recruit her kids and hubby and hire workers to do it. Anorkor is forever figuring it out — one cultural shift, rabbit feed, and kid-led learning day at a time.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Music
Languages
Carpentry
Self development
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Farming
Culture
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Animals
Art & design
History
Drawing & painting
Books
Dancing
Nature
Hiking
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Cycling
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During the weekends we often explore different local spots or just spend time in the orange orchard or cocoa farm to meet family/friends/locals, where you are welcome to join us.
We have a super nice house in Accra (Osu Ako-Adjei not far from the seaside) as well so when you have free time (weekends) if you want to spend some free time in the capital city we got you covered.
Our offer might suit travellers with an interest in child care, nature, hiking and experiencing cocoa farming. It is a very special part of Ghana - lush and green and lots of waterfalls in the nearby towns - and there is a great warmth in the community. Kids often go out at 5am for long bike rides to catch the sunrise in various hot spots. We have enough bikes if you want to join them explore the region. We are 15 minutes away from the Togo Minnesu border and Togo is easy to reach.
The children take classes in some local languages that you can join them if you're interest.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
*** Our children are still young, so we are looking for only females or couples to help us. ***
***PLEASE NOTE: You must read until the end to make sure you meet the criteria. ***
The two little ones have a primary caregiver who takes care of their feeding, bathing, naps, daytime and bedtime routine. We also have a cook and cleaner handling household chores. We have two women who come to do the sweeping on the compound and washing clothes for the entire family. Your primary role is helping with the older girls (9y,7y) and supporting them with their daily routine and tasks.
We would like support in the following areas:
We are looking for a minimum of 1-2 months committed stay...or even longer!
The commitment involves helping 5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week. You will always have two consecutive days off.
We can accommodate friends traveling together. In such cases, the second person could help with gardening work or tutoring the little ones in German.
GERMAN is the language we wish for you to speak to our children. We also speak English, Ga, and some Twi and Ewe, thanks to our local workers who teach our kids.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Ewe: Beginner
Twi: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
GERMAN is the language we would wish for you to speak to our children. Nonetheless we welcome any language that you have to offer if you have a kind heart and patience for children. We also speak English, Ga, and some Twi and Ewe, thanks to our local workers.
Accommodation
You will have your own space 5 minutes away, a place to sleep and a place to retreat to. It's two rooms, Lightly furnished, comfortable (mattress, pillows, bedsheets, cupboard, fan, fridge, table top gas stove, cooking utensils, table and 2 chairs, (toilet and bathroom is shared). We’ll happily make it a more comfortable space once you're living there. Just tell us what you need and we'll provide. It is a flat with a seperate room for cooking.
We share our home, the huge garden, and the kitchen. There's a cook who makes 3 meals and 2 snacks per day at our home so you can have all your meals with us at home. You can also take ingredients (rice, grains, oil, fresh veges, spices,eggs, etc) from the house to cook at your own flat. If you are alone, we can organise a local person your age to be your guide during your stay.
You are more than welcome to spend your free time with us, being in the house, staying in your flat or out and about, whatever suits you and the moment.You can use our Bikes to get around. Public transport by motor bike is always available.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
