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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Cassie74: 1:23pm On Aug 25, 2017
Ugosample:


Hello there

Thanks for the compliment

Okay, so if I get you right, you want to relocate from Nigeria...


Or is it that you want to tour?
E
Let me get you right.

Hi ...planning on having a vacation....6 of us....4kids....in December...do u think Cotonou will b idea considering I will be going with kid....would prefer flying because of the kids....do u have an idea of hotel that is kids friendly and places in Cotonou that we can stay for a week....or do you think Ghana is better.....sorry about the questions....still have a lot to ask.....cheers and thank you

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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 1:33pm On Aug 25, 2017
Cassie74:


Hi ...planning on having a vacation....6 of us....4kids....in December...do u think Cotonou will b idea considering I will be going with kid....would prefer flying because of the kids....do u have an idea of hotel that is kids friendly and places in Cotonou that we can stay for a week....or do you think Ghana is better.....sorry about the questions....still have a lot to ask.....cheers and thank you

Good morning Mr/Miss/Mrs Cassie74 cheesy grin

If you prefer flying, then I'll suggest Ghana

There are a lot of fun things to do in gh, especially if you are willing to travel as a family out of Accra too (Canopy walk 4 example)

But I warnyou tho, Ghana on average is more expensive than Benin Rep. but fortunately, Naira has gained some strength which is a plus for you

For hotels; to have an idea of prices of hotel, plus the location of the hotel, check this website www.jovago.com

That will give you an idea.

As for flights, Air peace and Medview is what I'll recommemd for Ghana

For Cotonou, there is no more direct flight there again (Arik used to)
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Cassie74: 8:51am On Aug 26, 2017
Ugosample:


Good morning Mr/Miss/Mrs Cassie74 cheesy grin

If you prefer flying, then I'll suggest Ghana

There are a lot of fun things to do in gh, especially if you are willing to travel as a family out of Accra too (Canopy walk 4 example)

But I warnyou tho, Ghana on average is more expensive than Benin Rep. but fortunately, Naira has gained some strength which is a plus for you

For hotels; to have an idea of prices of hotel, plus the location of the hotel, check this website www.jovago.com

That will give you an idea.

As for flights, Air peace and Medview is what I'll recommemd for Ghana


For Cotonou, there is no more direct flight there again (Arik used to)


Thanks a lot for your help.....will try Ghana but heard Cotonou is a lovely place too for vacation.....pls do abc transport company go to Cotonou in case one wants to go by road or any other kids friendly transport system....btw it missus grin shocked With my four troops wink
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 12:00pm On Aug 26, 2017
Cassie74:



Thanks a lot for your help.....will try Ghana but heard Cotonou is a lovely place too for vacation.....pls do abc transport company go to Cotonou in case one wants to go by road or any other kids friendly transport system....btw it missus grin shocked With my four troops wink


ABC goes that route too, all the way to Ghana, and it id quite comfortably, but a lil pricey

I forgot to tell you that you may need passports for your kids and yourself PLUS yellow fever vaccination card aka Yellow card.
It is very important, so that you will not experience stories that pain at the border, or the port of entry
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by skylane: 2:54pm On Aug 26, 2017
Ugosample:



ABC goes that route too, all the way to Ghana, and it id quite comfortably, but a lil pricey

I forgot to tell you that you may need passports for your kids and yourself PLUS yellow fever vaccination card aka Yellow card.
It is very important, so that you will not experience stories that pain at the border, or the port of entry
mon Ami you not answered me o,tell me about cote ivoire now
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 2:58pm On Aug 26, 2017
skylane:
mon Ami you not answered me o,tell me about cote ivoire now

What will you like to know?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by skylane: 3:03pm On Aug 26, 2017
Ugosample:


What will you like to know?
tell me about the country,the best place to live for a nigerian with average french,good place to do business(type),how clean safe,and how is the fun there?,you can also tell me about the other fracophones countries if you wish merci beaucoup
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 3:05pm On Aug 26, 2017
skylane:
tell me about the country,the best place to live for a nigerian with average french,good place to do business(type),how clean safe,and how is the fun there?,you can also tell me about the other fracophones countries if you wish merci beaucoup

Haaa grin grin

You will have to read the Abidjan thread from page 1.

You can check it out in the travel section
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by skylane: 3:10pm On Aug 26, 2017
Ugosample:


Haaa grin grin

You will have to read the Abidjan thread from page 1.

You can check it out in the travel section
I see am before I ask you now,the way you see it now,2017 that was years back, okay give me your own little view,I noticed 1 thing abt the country,many nigerians always speak Good of it,even USA some complain abt it,but I av neva seen anyone complainin abt abidjan,so tell me why is it so distinct
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 3:48pm On Aug 26, 2017
skylane:
I see am before I ask you now,the way you see it now,2017 that was years back, okay give me your own little view,I noticed 1 thing abt the country,many nigerians always speak Good of it,even USA some complain abt it,but I av neva seen anyone complainin abt abidjan,so tell me why is it so distinct

The country is good if you are business minded, things are affordable, in comparison to Ghana or Nigeria, !but Cotonou is a lil cheaper, !

Looking for a job is not such a good idea, and the place you will see affordable rents is Youpougon and may be Angre

But some parts of youpougon rugged o grin

So shine your eyes there

in all the country is just there, the downside being that there are political hiccups from time to time
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by skylane: 5:41pm On Aug 26, 2017
Ugosample:


The country is good if you are business minded, things are affordable, in comparison to Ghana or Nigeria, !but Cotonou is a lil cheaper, !

Looking for a job is not such a good idea, and the place you will see affordable rents is Youpougon and may be Angre

But some parts of youpougon rugged o grin

So shine your eyes there

in all the country is just there, the downside being that there are political hiccups from time to time
alright tres gentle monsieur
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by rottenPussy: 11:57am On Aug 27, 2017
gbankx27:
Hello friends .. I have being reading the Info's .... I'm going there just for less fun,and for browsing Fb ... Plz can 100k sustain me from July till DEC ... Is it better to pay for rent or hotel,will my aitel sim work there for browsing, And how is the security aspect there.. I hope no harassment on like Nigerian police that search phones .
Boh u can open Facebook in Nigeria without being blocked! That's If u knw your game well tho. Going to Benin to bomb FB is not worth it.

Boh talking about avoiding police harassment, good electricity, It's worth it.

P.S. if ur package is tight, u will survive there with 40-50k per month (accommodation inclusive).
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ezigbonmadu: 4:11pm On Sep 15, 2017
Please help a brother here. What is the cheapest bus to Cotonou (currently) and how long does the journey take? I need to arrive Cotonou latest 9:30am. I have my passport but never used on road. I currently reside in Lagos.
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by schboy3: 12:09am On Sep 18, 2017
Ezigbonmadu:
Please help a brother here. What is the cheapest bus to Cotonou (currently) and how long does the journey take? I need to arrive Cotonou latest 9:30am. I have my passport but never used on road. I currently reside in Lagos.

uncle, just qo to mile2, and u qonna see cabs qoinq to where u mention.
ah will suqqqestion u qo a day earlier to confirm time and any other tin.
bon voyaqe.

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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ezigbonmadu: 5:42pm On Sep 22, 2017
Passport and yellow card ready. Any other document I must take along? I don't want to pay a dime at the boarder on my "virgin" passport, is this realistic?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by gentlebullet(m): 6:13pm On Sep 22, 2017
u wan stamp virgin passport for Seme or idiroko border free of charge.... aah aah... I Iaugh in capitaI Ietters. these days sef,na the french guys dey task pass! beta hoId Iajan weIIa if u no wan unecesary deIay,insuIt,harasment,etc
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ezigbonmadu: 7:27pm On Sep 22, 2017
gentlebullet:
u wan stamp virgin passport for Seme or idiroko border free of charge.... aah aah... I Iaugh in capitaI Ietters. these days sef,na the french guys dey task pass! beta hoId Iajan weIIa if u no wan unecesary deIay,insuIt,harasment,etc

Na wa o. Thanks for the heads up
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by gentlebullet(m): 8:45pm On Sep 22, 2017
if u dey Iow on cash and most go to cotonou, just keep ur passport for haus.put any ID for pocket,find ur way to MiIe2 enter Seme bus,drop for Iast bus-stop. take any bike wey the rider dey wear green vest on top him shirt(hausa man ur best bet) na #500.him go carry u cross wit no wahaIa

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Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by nesta101(f): 12:06pm On Oct 18, 2017
please i want to buy rice from seme, hom do i go about it?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by gentlebullet(m): 3:17pm On Oct 18, 2017
are u buying to reseII or consume ?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by nesta101(f): 5:24pm On Oct 19, 2017
to resell together with other consumables
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by gentlebullet(m): 6:53pm On Oct 19, 2017
since u are not buying rice onIy,I can not heIp....
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by ogedozie: 3:56pm On Oct 20, 2017
please I need help from a student schooling in Cotonou, I want to apply for French language course at celebae in Cotonou and need to start by January but I've been trying to reach the school to no avail can anyone assist me?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by ThisIsOutlaw: 3:21pm On Nov 02, 2017
Hi guys ...I'm actually planning to go to Cotonou by January, hoping to get a two bedroom apartment in a cool place inside the very Cotonou, probably in an area like a small estate or something so I would like to know how much it's likely to cost per month... Remember it's a 2bedroom that has been set up in a cool place, or maybe you guys have a better idea of a place to stay.....thanks guys
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by ThisIsOutlaw: 3:23pm On Nov 02, 2017
rottenPussy:
Boh u can open Facebook in Nigeria without being blocked! That's If u knw your game well tho. Going to Benin to bomb FB is not worth it.

Boh talking about avoiding police harassment, good electricity, It's worth it.

P.S. if ur package is tight, u will survive there with 40-50k per month (accommodation inclusive).


Hi guys ...I'm actually planning to go to Cotonou by January, hoping to get a two bedroom apartment in a cool place inside the very Cotonou, probably in an area like a small estate or something so I would like to know how much it's likely to cost per month... Remember it's a 2bedroom that has been set up in a cool place, or maybe you guys have a better idea of a place to stay.....thanks guys
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by ThisIsOutlaw: 3:25pm On Nov 02, 2017
skylane:
alright tres gentle monsieur


Hi guys ...I'm actually planning to go to Cotonou by January, hoping to get a two bedroom apartment in a cool place inside the very Cotonou, probably in an area like a small estate or something so I would like to know how much it's likely to cost per month... Remember it's a 2bedroom that has been set up in a cool place, or maybe you guys have a better idea of a place to stay.....thanks guys
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by ThisIsOutlaw: 3:26pm On Nov 02, 2017
Ugosample:


Good morning Mr/Miss/Mrs Cassie74 cheesy grin

If you prefer flying, then I'll suggest Ghana

There are a lot of fun things to do in gh, especially if you are willing to travel as a family out of Accra too (Canopy walk 4 example)

But I warnyou tho, Ghana on average is more expensive than Benin Rep. but fortunately, Naira has gained some strength which is a plus for you

For hotels; to have an idea of prices of hotel, plus the location of the hotel, check this website www.jovago.com

That will give you an idea.

As for flights, Air peace and Medview is what I'll recommemd for Ghana

For Cotonou, there is no more direct flight there again (Arik used to)

Hi guys ...I'm actually planning to go to Cotonou by January, hoping to get a two bedroom apartment in a cool place inside the very Cotonou, probably in an area like a small estate or something so I would like to know how much it's likely to cost per month... Remember it's a 2bedroom that has been set up in a cool place, or maybe you guys have a better idea of a place to stay.....thanks guys
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 4:48pm On Dec 31, 2017
Happy New year to you all.
How is everyone doing here?
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by ariyebaba(m): 6:21pm On Dec 31, 2017
Ugosample:
Happy New year to you all.
How is everyone doing here?
few hours to end 2017 and to usher in 2018

Bon anniversarie !
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by Ugosample(m): 11:46pm On Jan 01, 2018
ariyebaba:

few hours to end 2017 and to usher in 2018

Bon anniversarie !
Bonne année a vous tous. Pas Bon anniversaire. (this one is for birthdays)

I wish you all the best
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by ariyebaba(m): 1:51am On Jan 02, 2018
Ugosample:

Bonne année a vous tous. Pas Bon anniversaire. (this one is for birthdays)

I wish you all the best
Mercie !
Re: Need Traveling Advice To Cotonou by amacoka(f): 2:46pm On Jan 15, 2018
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