ramalot:


Honestly, I wouldn't recommend that. There are 54 countries in Africa, so that's a huge barrier on seeing the world.
Start with the major African cities, then visit other continents. Variety beats repetition in most cases.
Having a contrasting perspective adds value to things you experience. You experience them more completely.

For instance, if you've only ever been to Eastern Nigerian states like Anambra, Abia etc, and then visit Enugu, it's more of the same.
Sure, there are differences, but the similarities outweigh them. Leaving you with an underwhelming experience and little stimulation.
Now, if you leave the East and visit say Sokoto for the first time, the contrasting landscape, culture etc delivers a much richer experience to you.

I've been to countries in 5 out of the 6 livable continents (Antarctica isn't livable). Africa, North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Only one left is the Australian continent. So when I visit anywhere new, I always have a contrasting perspective to view it with.

Random story:
In May, while I was in Indonesia, I decided to go spend a 3-day weekend in Australia, then return to Indonesia. Mainly so I can officially check it off my to-do list that I've seen all 6 livable continents - as Australia has never appealed to me much.
Anyway, I get to the airport in Denpasar, with a significant fever. I haven't had a fever or been sick for ten years before that, so I felt pretty bad. Counter check-in was required, and as I hand the airline agent my passport, he says "You need a visa to visit Australia."

I say "uhm, no I don't." Turns out I freaking did, but somehow never checked. Since I go almost everywhere without a visa, I took it for granted that Australia didn't require one. BIG FAIL on my part.

I could have instantly processed the visa right there on my phone, through an agency for $60, but I was too sick to care at this point.
On the bright side, I no longer had to take the trip with my fever, and happily went back to my hotel.
I lost the ticket, as it was non-refundable, but I was happier climbing into my bed than I would've been getting on the plane.

ramalot:


Honestly, I wouldn't recommend that. There are 54 countries in Africa, so that's a huge barrier on seeing the world.
Start with the major African cities, then visit other continents. Variety beats repetition in most cases.
Having a contrasting perspective adds value to things you experience. You experience them more completely.

For instance, if you've only ever been to Eastern Nigerian states like Anambra, Abia etc, and then visit Enugu, it's more of the same.
Sure, there are differences, but the similarities outweigh them. Leaving you with an underwhelming experience and little stimulation.
Now, if you leave the East and visit say Sokoto for the first time, the contrasting landscape, culture etc delivers a much richer experience to you.

I've been to countries in 5 out of the 6 livable continents (Antarctica isn't livable). Africa, North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Only one left is the Australian continent. So when I visit anywhere new, I always have a contrasting perspective to view it with.

Random story:
In May, while I was in Indonesia, I decided to go spend a 3-day weekend in Australia, then return to Indonesia. Mainly so I can officially check it off my to-do list that I've seen all 6 livable continents - as Australia has never appealed to me much.
Anyway, I get to the airport in Denpasar, with a significant fever. I haven't had a fever or been sick for ten years before that, so I felt pretty bad. Counter check-in was required, and as I hand the airline agent my passport, he says "You need a visa to visit Australia."

I say "uhm, no I don't." Turns out I freaking did, but somehow never checked. Since I go almost everywhere without a visa, I took it for granted that Australia didn't require one. BIG FAIL on my part.

I could have instantly processed the visa right there on my phone, through an agency for $60, but I was too sick to care at this point.
On the bright side, I no longer had to take the trip with my fever, and happily went back to my hotel.
I lost the ticket, as it was non-refundable, but I was happier climbing into my bed than I would've been getting on the plane.

ferrariLaferrari:

Wow @ your story
Tbvh am enjoying the thread, i love seeing active old folks lol

ramalot:


Haha. "Old" is a relative term, so it depends on how old you are.
I'm early 30s.

UnitedAlliance:


Nice write up.

But I’ve been to many other countries, mostly in Europe.

African continent is my retirement goal to tour. I’ll do forays into Asia as opportunities presents itself like major world events.

kolnel:
@unitedalliance and 19aia

How did you guys saved up for the future and being able to afford all this trips

It seems to be a rat race here

ferrariLaferrari:

And retired?

UnitedAlliance:


The company that you work for is very important. Young guys, hitch up to a company that offers matching 401K and pension.

For me:

1) Regular bank savings over the years.

2) Employer 401K. My employer puts in 10% of my annual salary and I can put up to 25% of my paycheck in there.

3) Pension. Based on years of service and age, my employer pays pension. I have a pretty decent one despite the fact that I took early retirement.

Also offers health insurance.

4) Social Security. US government pays its retired citizen a calculated monthly salary based on earnings over the years. Also offers health insurance.

5) Investment. Normal 9ja guy stuff. Buy sell stuff. Buy stocks and bonds. Ship cars to Nigeria, general hustle

ramalot:


The OP said he is retired, not me.
I did resign from my regular 9 to 5 job six years ago, to focus solely on my business.

My business is location independent. So, it doesn't matter where I am, as long as I have a decent internet connection on my laptop.
When I visit a place, in 90% of cases, I rent a furnished apartment on airbnb before I get there. I always rent for one or two months (this gives you a good price discount).
This way, I spend time in that country like I actually live there. Work at home, and go out to have fun when I feel like.
Oh that cool tho

Works well for me.

UnitedAlliance:
Nice one.

We’re somewhat similar.

Recently retired from the US too but I chose to setup base in Nigeria in a suburb. From here I’ve been touring safe areas of Africa, primarily West.

Lots of US retirees in South America. It’s hard to tell our locals how underdeveloped and backwards Nigeria is. And this is comparing ourself to basic countries like Rwanda, Ghana, Brazil, etc not even first world countries.

Happy trails.

Mizwisdom:



There's something about suburbs that I like, especially low cost of living, the ease of life, friendliness of people unlike in cities. Are you in the North or South?

UnitedAlliance:


I’m in Ibadan but much closer to Ogun state line.

Everything you listed is why I love suburbia. I can’t live anyplace else.

cutieme:
So you mean to say that cost of living is cheaper in ibadan and those people are friendly?

kolnel:
@unitedalliance and 19aia

How did you guys saved up for the future and being able to afford all this trips

It seems to be a rat race here

Nice one.

We’re somewhat similar.

Recently retired from the US too but I chose to setup base in Nigeria in a suburb. From here I’ve been touring safe areas of Africa, primarily West.

Lots of US retirees in South America. It’s hard to tell our locals how underdeveloped and backwards Nigeria is. And this is comparing ourself to basic countries like Rwanda, Ghana, Brazil, etc not even first world countries.

Happy trails.

alfonso36:
My sister is an Adventurous girl, I can give her to you so you have a partner going with you on your journey

alfonso36:
My sister is an Adventurous girl, I can give her to you so you have a partner going with you on your journey

Cousin9999:
All built by drug money...

Their number one industry is cocaine.

tbh I would never visit given their notorious racism and ugly, oyinbo women. But that's just my personal opinion.

19naia:
Pictures from a small town in Colombia.

No this place is not their version of Ikoyi, VI or GRA.
It is just the new side of the town and the town is a simple small town with a population less than that of Ado-Ekiti.
So even though this is their Ado-Ekiti level of city, it accommodates with the same fare as places like Ikoyi, VI, Abuja and such.
Maybe it lacks rail service but i can walk across the entire town in a few hours and there is a low population using extensive bus services and taxis.
What i like about this place in Colombia, is the mountain views and affordability. I can get a nice condominium in the high rise and live to the same standard and environs as Ikoyi or VI, but i will pay 50% or less than 50% of what Ikoyi and VI offerings want to charge. And that is a place fully furnished and set with kitchen utensils, beddings and more. Ready to move in and just start cooking, eating, sleeping, watching TV or using Wifi internet. Also it is always possible to get month to month rentals charging payments each month.

In addition to the lower cost, the value is even higher with constant tap water treated to potable condition, also cooking gas is piped to the house as is the water, so no need buy gas by the tank or canister. Same with constant electricity.
So i pay much less for much more and no Service fees to run a generator and maintain bore holes or refilling cooking gas from a supplier.
There are security guards and common area custodians in each high rise condominium building, and very easy traffic in town with such a low population at less than 350k residents.

This town is around 5000 feet of elevation and that means it has daily coolness similar to the colder days of Jos. Also nearly daily rainfall and mostly cloudy skies.