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TravelRe: Why Do People In The Diaspora Come Back To Nigeria To Settle When They Get Old? by hodari: 12:55pm On Apr 18, 2023
Even white Americans don't want to retire in the USA lol!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ1rcifeFyI
TravelRe: Thinking Of Relocating Back To Nigeria From Canada by hodari: 12:15am On Apr 14, 2023
I don't know what happened to the USA and other western countries. They've become total shytholes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRWmKh13b50


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzLC48jZPrc
TravelRe: Thousands of Immigrants Losing US Visas After Massive Tech Layoffs by hodari: 12:32pm On Feb 12, 2023
They can look for minimum wage jobs and stop whining. Go clean old white people's nyash like what Africans have been doing for years.
TravelRe: Places To Visit In Chicago By Limo by hodari: 2:15am On Feb 12, 2023
11. Southside Chicago: a very safe, welcoming, charming, historical and quaint part of the city.
TravelRe: My Trip To Russia & Teaching Experience In Russia by hodari: 1:53am On Feb 12, 2023
Calvilman:
So I asked my friemd about this.

We both came to the conclusion that the issue with this thread is that OP is in a very sheltered position and only experienced russia from a very priviliged point of view.
Also OP seems to only compare everything to nigeria which suggests that he is overexaggerating how good things are because anyone who has traveled a lot knpws that many things that are said to be grwat and amazing is mediocre at best when compared to many other countries.

Apparently russia is generally ok for black people and western europe is more racist because there are too many immigrants there.

I can personally confirm this, however I have experiemced racism by russians but only when they speak russian and I understand basics of russian.
Specifically working class people tend to be racist, the issue here is that OP hangs around academic and well to do people which is not average for russia.

Russian police are corrupt, in fact my friemd said that the biggest issue with russia is corruption.
Failed potential, could be one of the richest countries in the world but it's just extremely corrupt.

Russians are depressed people and this caused by lack of oppoturnity as most people feel like they've failed in life as russia is a very judgemental society so when they see an academic person like OP of course they put him on a pedestal.
I can personally confirm that russians are not happy people based on my experiences.

My friend said that a huge issue with russian people is generational trauma caused by neverending oppressive regime, if you criticize the government you do get in trouble and people have no slirit to fight against it because they think the battle has always been lost.
Everubody knows how corrupt and oppressive the country is but they choose to ignore it.

Putin is not popular, he's seen as a corrupt and oppressive dictator but people feel like that's just how it is and nothing can be done about this.
I've personally never heard russians say good things about putin.

Russian society revolves around working, people don't really express themselves and day to day life can be very meaningless and depressing.

Russians drink heavily, alcoholism is socially acceptable and it's how a lot of leople cope with depressing life there.

My friend said that unlike what OP said, young and middle aged russians are the rudest, most unfriendliest and that russians are generally rude.

Based on my personal experiences russian children and teenagers are very rude and nasty for some reason but I think middle aged people are ok, I've only had issues with young people.

I think OP is sincere here but I think this point of view is extremely biased.

So to all people reading this don't think that living in russia would be this amazing because OP is treated based on his special position, his experience is comparable to a european tourist going to a luxury holiday resort in nigeria thinking that's what the whole country is like.

This is a good thread but I think it lacks perspective, there's no research or stepling out of the lane to see what is outside this catered student circle.

So basically OP's experience may be amazing but russia is not amazing, if you think that going to russia will automatically make your life amazing this is wrong.

I wish OP a wonderful experience but be careful what you're feeding to nigerians her because this type of storytelling on social media makes peopls think that nigeria is a hellhole and every other country is paradise.

Funny how nigerians start loving their country once they go and live abroad properly.

This is why I always make sure that when I tell epople what my experiences of a country are like, I focus a lot on the context.

For example when I was in switzerland and people were smiling and friendly but then I asked swiss people and immigrants about it and they said that it's just being polite but they're not actually helpful or friendly people and a lot of them usffer from depression but they hide it with superficial smiles due to cultural standards.

OP:

"know foreigners are being watched but trust me, you are being watched in Nigeria more than in Russia. Contrary to popular opinion, president Vladimir Putin does not 'hunt down' his perceived enemies. People have freedom here but at least 90% of Russians I have met, love him.
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9. President Vladimir Putin is very friendly to Africans. Russian immigration laws makes it easy for Africans to come study in Russia and when you are here, they don't harass nor bully you and they don't treat you like second class citizens."

Ask yourself, do rich nigerians and white european exchange students feel like they're being oppressed in nigeria?

Would university employees who get paid for making sure that exchange students will enjoy being in the country tell these white exchange students that buhari is terrible and nigeria sucks?

Are foreign exchamge students treated as second class citizens in nigeria?
Or are they perhaps treated as first class citizens?

What if OP was an uneducated labourer working at mcdonalds for minimum salary and he spoke russian, would this affect his experience in any way?

An ignorant person knows everything, a wise man knows nothing.
If you know everything you have no reason to question anything.
For a supposedly Finnish "hippie", you are bizzarely invested in the western anti-Russia narrative, eh? Smells like bacon in this mfer.

FYI, most African countries are pro-Russia and anti Nazi supporting Western hypocrisy, especially in the current circumstances. Suck it up Mr.agent.
TravelRe: .... by hodari: 10:51pm On Feb 07, 2023
Surgeman:
You could spend 30 years here, have a wife, children, a career, get a PHd and all the bells but in their eyes, remain a Nigger or chunk with a PHd.
True talk. It's not just Canada but all these Onyibo countries.

The first time I visited Singapore, I experienced racism from white people, not even the local Chinese oo. I was like ..are these people not immigrants themselves here.. huh huh
TravelRe: Pictures From My Trip To Genting Highlands In Malaysia by hodari: 12:14pm On Feb 01, 2023
Cameron highlands is also a dope place. It's not too far from the capital Kuala Lumpur but the weather is very different..it's cold. Many people travel there when is gets too hot in KL
TravelRe: My Trip To Seattle, WA | It Surely Wasn’t Sleepless by hodari: 2:54am On Jan 27, 2023
Seattle is a crime infested shy thole filled with homeless and drug addicts. Major businesses are fleeing the city because of this.

Saner places are in the suburbs like Bellevue and Redmond.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAi70WWBlw
TravelRe: Homeless In Brazil (pix) by hodari: 7:07pm On Jan 21, 2023
Stay away from that place Cracolândia. Very dangerous place. You can easily lose your life my guy
TravelRe: D by hodari: 11:38pm On Jan 16, 2023
TravelRe: Afro Brazilians That They Don’t Show On T.v-madureira (pix) by hodari: 8:58pm On Dec 27, 2022
naijamanyoutube:
I dey Salvador, Bahia now.
Tá bom
TravelRe: Afro Brazilians That They Don’t Show On T.v-madureira (pix) by hodari: 1:26pm On Dec 26, 2022
Most of these are Pardos. Real African culture is found in Salvador da Bahia.
TravelRe: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by hodari: 7:05pm On Dec 20, 2022
My own list..

ASIA
1. Hanoi, Vietnam.
2. Surabaya, Indonesia.
3. New Delhi, India.
4. Mumbai, India.
5. Islamabad, Pakistan.
6. Lahore, Pakistan.
7.Dhaka, Bangladesh.
8. Bangkok, Thailand.
9.Singapore.
10.Baku, Azerbaijan.

AFRICA
11.Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
12.Nairobi, Kenya.
13. Kampala, Uganda.
14.Kigali, Rwanda.
15. Johannesburg, South Africa.
16.Arusha, Tanzania.
17.Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
18.Dakar, Senegal.
19.Abuja, Nigeria.
20.Lagos, Nigeria.
21.Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
22.Kaduna, Nigeria.
23.Accra, Ghana.
24.Cotonou, Benin.
25.Freetown, Sierra Leone.

EUROPE
26.Geneva, Switzerland.
27.London, UK.
28.Katowice, Poland.
29.Lisbon, Portugal.
30Luxembourg.
31.Brussels, Belgium.
32.Amsterdam, Netherlands.
33.Hague, Netherlands.

AMERICAS
34.New York, USA.
35.Washington, DC.
36.Baltimore, MD, USA.
37.Quito, Ecuador

MIDDLE EAST
38.Dubai, UAE
39.Abu Dhabi, UAE
40.Tehran, Iran.


I'm sure I forgot one or two will update later. cool cool
TravelRe: Nigerian Woman In The UK Cries Out Over Solid Ice, Curses Nigerian Govt (Video) by hodari: 8:33am On Dec 20, 2022
Abroad is a huge scam. The woman looks hungrey and disheveled. Market women in Abuja look better.
TravelRe: Snows: Abroad-Based Nigerian YouTuber Faces A Hard Day (Video) by hodari: 11:10pm On Dec 19, 2022
But why do these abroad people always look so haggard and miserable?
TravelRe: A Little Time In Angola by hodari: 12:23pm On Dec 15, 2022
Luanda is the most expensive city in the world. A simple meal at EPIC Sana hotel is KWZ 45,000 ($90).

That said, Talatona suburb is a nice place, lots of things happening. Power in Luanda is stable, I hardly saw generators.

Sadly, the oil & gas boom times are over and without knowing Portuguese, it's next to impossible to survive there.

Overall, if you have lots of money, the place has Miami or Rio de Janeiro vibes.
TravelRe: This Is What Brazilian Bathroom Slippers Look Like(photos) by hodari: 6:30pm On Dec 12, 2022
walkbrazil4k:
More
Ta Bonita..
TravelRe: Why Are Salaries In Europe So Low? by hodari: 2:19pm On Dec 10, 2022
vibrant99:
He just shared another one that happened in 2013 ...... HAHAHAHAHAAH!

e be like say Portugal no gree give you Visa


even Libya is better than Nigeria Right now, the Monthly salary for Barbing Hair in Libya is $500, go and verify...... That 350k In Naira!


Save ur strength, my guy, stop going to Google to search for bad news !
Portugal and all southern Europe countries are shyt .-Italy, Spain, Greece, etc na small Africa.
TravelRe: Why Are Salaries In Europe So Low? by hodari: 7:58am On Dec 09, 2022
vibrant99:
You are sharing an article of 11years ago?

How old is an 11yrs old in Nigeria ?

How was Nigeria 11 yrs ago?

What were you doing 11 Years ago?

well, people like you don't really have any positive direction, stay in Nigeria and look for news that better quantifies your situation.

The earlier the better, keep searching for negative news to help you life !
Portugal is SCHENGEN, am sure u don't know that too, ...... Funny !


Dey ur Naija jeje
Whether Portugal is Schengen or Benten who cares? Their own people are leaving the country because there's no job there.

Abeg, tell these your long stories to someone else.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-21206165
TravelRe: Why Are Salaries In Europe So Low? by hodari: 11:18pm On Dec 07, 2022
vibrant99:
Why do you people spread fake news and fears everywhere ? Learn which language to become citizen? Portugal the IT capital of Europe ? The eyes of the Mediterranean? Na wah for Una o.
This is why people keep calling me and asking about all this jargons you people write!

The easiest place to get a job in Europe with no single understanding of the language is Portugal , though you strong need the residence permit to get a job there and there is no way you can go around “hand payment “ it’s tough !

During summer alone , you can be doing 6 jobs in Lisbon , it’s the busiest time of the year as they see almost a 100% in population of tourists troop in.

The reason most people don’t know too much about Portugal is because it’s tough to cut corners there and most people avoid it , it laws is stringent and bureaucratic!

Great and lovely place and Entering Spain is hassle free, ….

How many Nigerians do you think is in Portugal ? Last year alone they gave the highest number of Visa to Nigerians , 760 approved Visas! They don’t want you!

Uk alone this year has give over 100k visas to Nigeria because it’s easier not necessarily better , choose where you want and work at it .
The same Portugal their citizens are emigrating to look for work in Africa (Angola)

Nawao

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/16/portuguese-exodus-angola-el-dorado
TravelRe: Why Some Nigerians Hate Living In Canada by hodari: 11:51pm On Nov 24, 2022
ednut1:
this is the honest truth. The average Nigerian women does not want to split bills (my friends and i have been taxed for things like 300 dols hair, uber money, food money, vacation money , help with rent etc) which we usually laugh off lol. When white babes and jamo wey no dey tax dey hahahaha. Not all of them sha. But a good number of them. I know one with customers care job of maybe 35k a year but has gone on 3 holidays this year. Awon alakoba
Avoid the Jamo and Somali chicks in Jane&Finch, Dixon,etc
TravelRe: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by hodari: 10:29pm On Nov 24, 2022
TravelRe: In Brazil Christmas Begins In November(photos, Video) by hodari: 10:25pm On Nov 24, 2022
walkbrazil4k:
Rio Grande Do Sul
Estado Alemão.
TravelRe: In Brazil Christmas Begins In November(photos, Video) by hodari: 7:45pm On Nov 24, 2022
Santa Catarina?
TravelRe: Lonely Part Of Canada No One Bothers To Tell by hodari: 6:14pm On Nov 24, 2022
morinto:
The western world is just design to make u comfortable and not rich. The more you earn the more you are been tax and bills increases.
Words on marble.

The Western world is not a place to grow old in. Get your money and move somewhere else. Even if not Naija, then some other African country or even Asia sef. Places where you can have a life.

Human beings are social animals not robots
PoliticsRe: Do You Know Europeans Still Hail The Africans Who Brought Civilization To Them? by hodari: 10:23am On Nov 22, 2022
Roman Moor on display at the Louvre museum, Paris, France.

PoliticsRe: Do You Know Europeans Still Hail The Africans Who Brought Civilization To Them? by hodari: 10:22am On Nov 22, 2022
Flemish paintings (modern day Belgium)

PoliticsRe: Do You Know Europeans Still Hail The Africans Who Brought Civilization To Them? by hodari: 10:21am On Nov 22, 2022
John Blanke, Trumpeter to the Tudor courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII,

PoliticsRe: Do You Know Europeans Still Hail The Africans Who Brought Civilization To Them? by hodari: 10:12am On Nov 22, 2022
Classical Musicians 1520 Lisbon, Portugal.

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