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Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by anonimi:
anambraamaka:
In this modern age?? All you need is to download google earth you will visit everywhere see things from your living room
Are you for real?
Or you are just joking as a pauper who likes to pop champagne trying to form poshhuh
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by youngRx(m): 11:31am On Aug 06, 2019
very beautiful pictures OP. welldone.

Now that you're home, in your own little way, what measures have you proposed to put in place to make our beloved country look this beautiful?

I noticed most people go see how beautiful and organized these places are, yet come back and do absolutely nothing to make our nation as good as those.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Nemesis909: 11:32am On Aug 06, 2019
blackslayer:
don't listen to that excuse maker!!!
True.

But why are you not an inventor?
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by GeneralPula: 11:32am On Aug 06, 2019
cool
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by davide470(op): 11:33am On Aug 06, 2019
justman911:
Sir.... we are not younger than Rwanda, Singapore and even though we're bigger than mushroom EU countries like Romania

With countries like France, it's obviously an unfair comparison but we still need to up our game.

I'd be glad if you can sum up everything you spent especially on accomodation. I'd love to try this soon
In total, it was like €166 (about N68k) for accommodation
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Jarus(m): 11:33am On Aug 06, 2019
DisGuy:
Visiting the Hadron Collider? Missed this when i went
Baba, you still dey Nairaland? Long time.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Nobody: 11:33am On Aug 06, 2019
davide470:
When i said it is a young country, i meant in terms of technological advancement. Nigeria as a country has not been existing since prehistoric times. We were just clusters of kingdoms in a vast region and people were for the betterment of their kingdoms.

You cannot say the same for these countries. France began a republic in 1792 and the construction of the underground Metro in Paris began in 1898 alongside the many discoveries. Swiss became a country in 1291. These countries also went through "colonization" before they became stand-alone and started their own "colonization".
Question is when these constructions were going on, were there nobody living in this part of the world called Nigeria? If yes, what were they doing as at that time? I guess killing twins.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by justman911(m): 11:33am On Aug 06, 2019
anambraamaka:
In this modern age?? All you need is to download google earth you will visit everywhere see things from your living room
I thought so... it's not the same as when you visit a place and feel it yourself.
There's still a reason people pay money to watch live football and performances.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Ajikawo1999(m): 11:34am On Aug 06, 2019
How i wish a living-soul out there from another continet can say NIGERIA is an expensive place to leave
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Tiyan47(m): 11:34am On Aug 06, 2019
ok
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by tigerclaws: 11:35am On Aug 06, 2019
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GeneralPula:
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Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Jarus(m): 11:36am On Aug 06, 2019
merits:
Even their sky look good,not like our own angry sky here,cuz of atrocities we committed every seconds.
grin
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by justman911(m): 11:37am On Aug 06, 2019
davide470:
In total, it was like €166 (about N68k) for accommodation
Wow... pretty decent. The fear of Switzerland's expensive nature has gripped me for long.
....and I think your smart moves with night travel helped too. Thanks a lot

You should consider visiting Budapest, Vienna and Prague if you haven't. They are amazingly beautiful (especially Budapest) and far less expensive (not Vienna though) and they are hours apart by bus.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by classicdessy(m): 11:38am On Aug 06, 2019
UyaiIncomparabl:
Where's your personal picture?
so the whole pics non interest you Na personal pics be your headache ko pre honey moon shocked

Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by uuzba(m): 11:38am On Aug 06, 2019
seguno2:
Nigeria has been existing since prehistoric times just like France and Switzerland, which have also gone through several changes in their composition over time.
Well, if you read the Bible, it's only Egypt and Ethiopia that was mentioned as far back 5000 years ago.
Basically implies that Even though Nigeria and other African countries were physically existing, it was more of unpopulated
bushes

This area got populated fairly recently by people just migrating/wandering about without any particular interest in building anything.
As you will notice, there are no horses or donkeys in south Nigeria. That implies, no form of transportation.
but Moses and Pharaoh were firing Horses up in Egypt with even Chariot sef.

France is modern day Roman Empire.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Predstan: 11:40am On Aug 06, 2019
davide470:
You can use FlixBus. It is about 4-5hours from Paris.
Wow, this is very cheap, thanks Very much
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by okeniti: 11:41am On Aug 06, 2019
Gurara Falls, Idanre Hills, Ikogosi Springs, Obudu Cattle Ranch, Tarkwa Bay are just a few I can name off top of my head. Alas I agree.

seguno2:
There are so many beautiful things, places and people in our country. Just keep your eyes and mind open and move around to see them.
Bon voyage.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by davide470(op): 11:43am On Aug 06, 2019
justman911:
Wow... pretty decent. The fear of Switzerland's expensive nature has gripped me for long.
....and I think your smart moves with night travel helped too. Thanks a lot

You should consider visiting Budapest, Vienna and Prague if you haven't. They are amazingly beautiful (especially Budapest) and far less expensive (not Vienna though) and they are hours apart by bus.
I didn't buy much things in Swiss so expenses were kept to a minimum.

I should visit Prague soon.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Auxigen(m): 11:45am On Aug 06, 2019
castrokins:
Everything Outside Nigeria Is Beautiful. Who Did We Offend Please?
what are you doing to make Nigeria beautiful.?
If things were to go on normally. . . Corruption and the rest absent, These countries No for don baff where Nigeria dey na
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by bendike: 11:47am On Aug 06, 2019
uboma:
You are right. It is expensive to live in Geneva.
As if you don reach this obodo oyinbo grin
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Equity15(m): 11:47am On Aug 06, 2019
see countries abeg...see buses charging on-the-go.


I have always believed in this country, I always taught it would be great..but I never believed the words "Nigeria will never get better" would ever come out from my mouth..but it did just last Friday. I realized Nigeria can NEVER get better, we should face reality and stop sugar coating what's not. having faith is different, working towards making that faith come to pass is another thing.

if I tell you what I passed through last Friday cos I wanted to have a rail experience to Kano, you'll cry for me.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Jarus(m): 11:48am On Aug 06, 2019
anambraamaka:
In this modern age?? All you need is to download google earth you will visit everywhere see things from your living room
grin grin cheesy cheesy
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Omoluabi16(m): 11:49am On Aug 06, 2019
davide470:
Nigeria is still a young country. We are getting there
Let's just enjoy the beautiful places bro. Don't even make excuses for this pathetic country. We are getting where?
Nice pictures sir.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by mkoabiola: 11:49am On Aug 06, 2019
No personal pix in all d tours.....
OK oooo


Nxt
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by davide470(op): 11:49am On Aug 06, 2019
Jarus:
True

I have been to Paris.

Those trips you just fly in, stay in hotel, move around for a couple of days, and fly back.

This thread is really making me to want to explore France well.
Yeah, i know those kind of trips. Lol. You should explore other parts of France. Paris is overrated in my own opinion.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Jarus(m):
davide470:
Yeah, i know those kind of trips. Lol. You should explore other parts of France. Paris is overrated in my own opinion.
A beautiful city though.

So beautiful that the best personal picture I have was taken in Paris grin- the beauty of the city rubs off me. LOL
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by megastu(m): 11:53am On Aug 06, 2019
I have been to Geneva, Switzerland. Uts a very nice place but very expensive. However, there are some cheap hostels you can stay in to cut cost.

When I went in 2007, it used to require its own Visa but from 2008 you can access Switzerland with a schegen visa.

MrBrownJay1:
Quick tip
When visiting Geneva, remember that it is a very expensive city, and staying on the French side is cheaper. So get a hotel or place to stay in Ferney Voltaire/Ornex (France) for example, and just commute to Geneva (5mins Uber ride).
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by uuzba(m): 11:53am On Aug 06, 2019
merits:
Even their sky look good,not like our own angry sky here,cuz of atrocities we committed every seconds.
You live in the tropics (the red portion of the map below). The sun shines perpendicular to the ground 90% of the year
OP went above this region. The Sun shines at an angle. It is never directly over your head.
Also, Nigeria is below the Sahara desert. Wind from the Sahara carries dust particles.
All the dust is in the air 24/7.
OP went to a region away from the wind of the Sahara. No single dust in the air.

Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by AngelicBeing: 11:53am On Aug 06, 2019
Hmmmm
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Omoluabi16(m): 11:55am On Aug 06, 2019
These western nations don't joke with their monuments oh. These things brings along a sense of pride. I wish Africa can emulate this schengen visa thing, life would be easier.
Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by marvin906(m):
Switzerland dey hungry me Sha make I finish my business with middle East first..
then touring starts..

Re: My Summer Trip To Lyon, Geneva and Chamonix Mont-Blanc! by Reckonsoft: 11:57am On Aug 06, 2019
I want to leave the shores of this country some day so help me God Amen
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