We moved from the UK to Ghana ✈️🌴
I’m Thea, a Norwegian who met my Ghanaian man in the UK. In 2024, we took a leap of faith and moved our mixed family to Accra.
This channel shows what it is really like to build a life in modern Ghana on our terms. Navigating two cultures. Rediscovering roots. Raising a child between worlds. Finding joy in the vibrant energy of West Africa.
👇 DIVE DEEPER WITH US:
🥥 Weekly vlogs
Real life, laughs and everyday life in Accra that’s always unpredictable in the best way
✈️ In depth Ghana travel guides
Itineraries, costs, practical tips and hidden gems
🥘 Culture through food
Exploring heritage through local dishes
🏠 Relocating to Ghana
Honest, emotional and reality of moving here
Whether you are planning a visit, considering a move, part of the diaspora, or simply curious, you are welcome here 🫶
For business/collaborations: hello@bytheaemilie.com
By Thea Emilie
I haven’t forgotten you! 🙋🏼♀️❤️
After the house tour video I’ve received many emails asking for contact information for the carpenters and builders, which is so amazing to see 🤩
I’m currently gathering the information so I can send everyone the correct contact details, so it’s coming guys 🫶
And wow again, thank you every single one of you for the heart-warming support on the video! 🥹 It truly means the world to us 😍🙏
Wishing everyone a week filled with smiles and belly laughter 🙌 aaaand also working on a new video that’s coming soon 🎬🥳
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By Thea Emilie
The support the last few days has blown me away 🤯😍🙏 since starting my channel 3-4 months ago I didn’t expect this much love and support, to the point I’ve lately opened up more and wanted to show more 🙌
And I want to keep making content you guys want to watch, so I thought why not just ask you: what type of content to you like the most from me? And for next videos, what do you want to see? I’ve made a poll, BUT very open for other suggestions too 🤩❤️ - so comment anything you want to see from us in the comments 👇
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By Thea Emilie
The 20-year journey is finally ready for you 🇬🇭🥹
TONIGHT (Sunday) at 9 pm GMT. Over 20 years ago, my partner’s mum bought a piece of land in Ghana with a dream, and started building what would slowly become a powerful legacy.
In this video you will get to know us as a couple and family more. 5 years ago I came to Ghana for the first time.. and the video will tell the story of what happens next.
I’m honestly so excited (and a little emotional) to finally share this journey with you ❤️
Make sure your notifications 🔔 are on, and when it goes live I’ll be in the comments hanging out and chatting with you all 🥰
Who’s ready to see the house and a story about roots, strength, love and legacy? 🤩🔥
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By Thea Emilie
🇬🇭 Happy Independence Day, Ghana ❤️
“Ghana, your beloved country, is free forever.”
– Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
Today we celebrate the strength, pride and spirit of this beautiful nation 🔥
As someone who came from far away but built a life and family here, Ghana has become much more than a place to me. It has become home. The warmth of the people, the culture, the music, the laughter and the strong sense of community are things I’m grateful for every single day.
Thank you to everyone here in Ghana who has welcomed us with open arms!
And to everyone who follows our journey and supports this channel here on YouTube, thank you for being part of this story with us. Your support allows me to share the beauty of Ghana with the world 🙌
Today we celebrate Ghana, its people and the incredible spirit that makes this country so special.
Where in the world are you celebrating Ghana from today? And how are you celebrating? 🥳
🇬🇭 Onyame nhyira Ghana 🙏❤️
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By Thea Emilie
My YouTube fam 🏡 I’m working on a big and personal one 🪄
This week I’m sharing our full house tour and the real story of how we went from London to building a life in Ghana.
Not just the beautiful parts but how we met, the first trips to Ghana, the wild transformational building process, the doubts and what made us actually take the leap.
If you’ve ever thought about moving abroad, or building a life on your own terms or building something from scratch, what would you want to know? I want to make sure I cover the parts you’re genuinely curious about 👩🏼🏫✍️
Drop your questions below 👇And I hope you guys are excited to get to know us and our personal story more 👨👩👧 and hope you had an amazing and blessed start to the week so far 🙌❤️
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By Thea Emilie
I woke up this morning literally in tears reading you guys’ amazing comments 😭❤️
I was so nervous to share this Accra guide.. but seeing the heart warming response it already is means everything to me!!! Someone even said they’ll extend their Ghana trip after watching, how cool is that 🤩✈️
And to my Ghanaian family on here: thank you 🙏😍 It truly means the world that Ghanaians are smiling watching this too 🇬🇭❤️
If you haven’t watched the full 36 minute Accra Travel Guide 2026 yet, grab your coffee and come join us ☕
LINK: https://youtu.be/OdGRx8G58DI
And if you enjoy it, please help me by sharing so we can show the world how beautiful Ghana really is 🙌🇬🇭
I have read all the incredible comments so far and I promise to reply to everyone today. I cannot wait to chat with you in the comments ❤️
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By Thea Emilie
My lovelies, the video is finally done 🇬🇭😭❤️
After weeks of working on this Accra travel guide, it goes live TOMORROW (Sunday) at 6 pm GMT (updated time because YouTube is taking forever to upload the 4K quality tonight 😅) 🙏
I made this because my family and friends keep asking me the same questions about Ghana. What should we see? Where should we eat? Is it safe? And they don’t understand how BEAUTIFUL Ghana actually is: So this video is for them and others like them. But it’s also for everyone who loves Ghana like I do. Whether you are Ghanaian in Ghana or living abroad, or a foreigner, this one is for us ❤️
To my Ghanaian family on here, thank you. You mean more to me than you know. I really hope I did Accra justice.
I’ll be in the comments when it drops. Come hype it up with me. Ask me anything. Let’s talk friends 🇬🇭🔥❤️ and if you like it please share so we can show everyone how powerful and beautiful Ghana is!!! 🙌
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By Thea Emilie
YouTube fam, I need you on this one 🇬🇭🤩
I’ve been a little quiet because I’m working on my biggest and longest video yet. And I mean BIG big 💥
After living in Ghana for over a year, I keep getting the same questions from friends and family back home.
- What is Ghana really like?
- What should we do if we visit Accra?
- Why do you say visiting Ghana is life changing?
So I decided to create the ultimate Accra guide 🗺️ Not as an expert, just my honest experience as an expat who genuinely fell in love with this place 🙏
If everything goes to plan, it drops this weekend. And I would truly love your help putting Ghana even more on the map 📍💯
I would love to see every single one of you watching and commenting so we can chat together in the comments 😍 And it would mean so much to me if you share the video with someone curious about West Africa. Someone who loves beautiful and fun Ghana vibes 🎶🔥 Or someone living abroad who misses home 🫶
I hope this video makes visitors excited to come. And I hope it makes Ghanaians watching feel proud of how magnificent their capital really is 🇬🇭❤️
Who’s with me? 🙋🏼♀️🥳
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By Thea Emilie
New video tonight 8 pm GMT 🤩🎉 As promised, I’m finally sharing the full vlog of surprising my man with his (hopefully!) dream birthday in Ghana 🇬🇭😍 and his reaction and this family getaway in Accra meant everything to me ❤️
Huge thank you to everyone here who sent birthday wishes while we were celebrating and now I can’t wait to show you the whole weekend 🥰🙌
Who’s tuning in with us and celebrating his birthday one extra time tonight? 💃🏼🥳🤩
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By Thea Emilie
Tonight at 8:30 pm GMT, I’m sharing my most personal and heartfelt video yet ❤️
This is a story that has been quietly growing in our hearts for a long time, and finally it is ready to be told. I would truly love for you to watch it with us. I know it might be an emotional watch, but also an important one 🙏
It is emotional.
It is hopeful.
And it shows just how powerful love, dreams, and opportunity can be ✨
Your support on this journey means more to me than I can explain.. truly ❤️
See you tonight, lovelies 🫶
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