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 Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 3:42pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
sapele914: Not sure what your definition of "best" is, but in general: Africa: South Africa. I haven't been to a lot of countries in Africa, but South Africa is by far the most developed of the few I've been. Europe: Portugal. This isn't the "best" country in Europe, for several reasons, like economy and such, but I think I liked it best. North America: The U.S, by far. 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 3:34pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
G00DHardDick: Most of the gun violence happens between gangs and rival gangs. The authorities sometimes try to combat this violence, but it happens at a rate that's a bit more than the resources available to investigate and try each case. So many of these shootings and murders, particularly in Chicago will never be solved. Also, the black community doesn't really help, as they have a street code of "no snitching!" So even if the community knows who shot someone, most keep their mouths shut. If you snitch, you or your family will be next to get shot. It's a sad state of affairs. So if you ever plan to move to the US, do whatever you can to avoid bad "hoods." If you can't afford good neighborhoods, you're better off living in a small town somewhere in the Mid-West, and commuting to a nearby city for work. There's also the issue of mass shootings in schools and public places, which is a different issue on its own. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 3:27pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
SirJerrie: Thanks. As long as your dreams and inspirations are translated into actionable goals, there's no reason you can't make it work. Always ask yourself what you can do today to actually move you one step in that direction. People often limit themselves with stuff like "I don't have money," "I don't have time" etc. The reality is they just haven't prioritized those things. Like someone saying they don't have money to launch a N200k business idea they had, but somehow they have an N800k phone, and are unemployed. They just haven't prioritized their funds effectively. Or someone saying they don't have the time to study a professional course online, to acquire a new marketable skill. Yet, somehow, they've seen every episode of every TV show you can think of. They just haven't prioritized their time effectively. I'm sure you don't personally fall into these categories, but it's an example of how people sabotage their own progress toward their dreams. No one needs to save up a million dollars to start traveling the world. Hell, a lot of Americans start traveling the world with like $200 in their bank account. All you need is a steady remote income that will keep covering all your expenses, as you travel. And of course, emergency funds, in case you need to evacuate a place suddenly and return home. 8 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 3:15pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
kunle75: All the best with it. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 3:11pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
samuelson06: This thread is purely travel-related, not professional endeavors. However, the bold part is a problematic approach that causes many people to self-sabotage. Don't look for shortcuts and don't focus on quick gains. Focus on long-term skills and long-term outcomes. I would recommend you take advantage of the numerous free resources online. If you want to go into the often lucrative field of programming, you can start with freecodecamp.org. It's free, and you'll be issued certificates. You can learn enough to land a Junior Developer job at a small startup. If you want to go into Data Analysis, you can start with Google's official Data Analytics Certification on Coursera.org It can take you several months to complete, if you're not very focused. If you go all in, you can do it in 2 months. Coursera is $39.99/month. So $80 for 2 months. You'll be issued a Data Analyst certificate. If you actually learn the skill, and not just breeze through to pass (like many students do), you can apply to Junior Data Analyst job positions. These things pay a decent enough wage to start out in Tech. There is also cybersecurity and other areas to look into. All the best. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 2:11pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
akpota: Most of the remote jobs in the US rarely hire foreigners, except you significantly stand out. You can check on remote.co, which is mostly free to browse the remote jobs flexjobs.com has a lot of listings, but are mostly for more advanced senior positions. It's also a paid option, so it might not be worth it for you. Linkedin also has a remote work job listing. You can filter by remote work, and is free to access, as long as you have a Linkedin account. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 2:08pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Oiganji02: I can't answer immigration and relocation questions, but Canada is pretty nice. The demographic of people is generally similar to the US, except there are fewer blacks and more Asians. The culture in English-speaking Canada is also very similar to the US. French-speaking Canada in Quebec is a bit different, as their architecture, language and general culture is more of the French. Canada is a massive country that's very spread out, so there are different vibes in different provinces. Blacks are generally fine, but of course, there'll always be a hint of subtle racially motivated situations. Nothing to lose sleep over though. 3 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 2:00pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
rocken001: Sorry to hear your story, but I apologize, as all I can do is wish you the best in your animation journey. I'm sure you'll figure it out. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:56pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
G00DHardDick: Yes. Especially if you live in a rough neighborhood, in a city like Chicago. 1860 people got shot in Chicago last year. That's 5 a day, on average. If you live in a good neighborhood, you're generally fine. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:48pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Streetmovement: Haha, Brazilian women are nice, but honestly, you might be disappointed if you go. Most people go with very high expectations of the women. Then they realize there's a serious obesity problem in Brazil now, and most of the girls have become morbidly obese. When they're in shape, they are nice though. I've talked more about it earlier in the thread. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:42pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
brainhgeek: No, I don't do any coaching. I do guide people I know personally, like family, friends, acquaintances etc on their path to being business people or entrepreneurs. And other related things, but I don't offer paid one-on-one coaching. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:36pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
BigDawsNet: By finance, I assume you mean fiancee. If yes, then, great. I travel with my fiancee too. |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:34pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Yaks02: No one living like this has two heads. I also dreamed of living this life one day, but I didn't stop at dreaming. I took every step necessary to get to this point. Make goals, break them into very small pieces that you can start today. So the real question is, what can you do today to move you closer to the life you want to live? Maybe that step is enrolling in a course that teaches you a marketable skill. Maybe that step is watching a YouTube video on programming in Python, for beginners. It's all in your hands. 15 Likes 3 Shares |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:31pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Lukuluku69: You don't really find them in major cities like Buenos Aires. If you travel to places like Iguazu, you find a lot more indigenous people. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:29pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Avatarwan: Argentine blacks make up much less than 1% of the population. So unlike most South American countries, there isn't a significant black population in Argentina. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:28pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
frog12: No, apartheid ended a long time ago. No, South American countries I've been are incredibly far ahead of places like Abuja. I've posted a few pics of these places, but feel free to google pics of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Panama City etc. |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:26pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
MrSensor: https://www.nairaland.com/7484940/lived-visited-over-30-countries#119222665 |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:26pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
abbay19: I only visited Lisbon in Portugal, but it's a great city. Good weather, so it's rarely too hot or too cold. The people are generally nice and courteous. The old city area has interesting architecture and cool little cobblestone streets. It's not as expensive as many Western European countries, so it's a nice place to spend a bit of time. Many people speak English as well, just like many parts of Europe, I guess. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:21pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
clericuzzio: Haha, I have nothing to prove to anyone. Anyone can take a picture of a passport from the internet and post it online, so that proves nothing. However, with that said, when I first posted this thread last week, I actually had a pic of my US and Nigerian passports. The mods removed it. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:18pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
deygar: Yes, there are many Nigerians in Manila, but most of them are unemployed and constitute a bit of a nuisance in Makati. The locals are tired of them, and try to avoid them. It's a bit unfortunate. South East Asia is not the US. Most Nigerians who go there, stay illegally and are unemployable. Mostly because of undocumented status and low marketable skills, so they end up in illegal activities. Don't become one of them. 5 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:14pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
ICEWIN: https://www.nairaland.com/7484940/lived-visited-over-30-countries#119222665 |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:13pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
ALFADOS: All countries in South America and Central America speak Spanish, except Brazil, where Portuguese is spoken. I already speak Spanish and some Portuguese. I do intend to visit Spain at some point. The pandemic affected those plans, when they were made before. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:11pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Quim2: I haven't been to many African countries, but Benin Republic would be the poorest on that list. |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 1:01pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
spanzed: It's a great little city. Clean and functional, but incredibly expensive. It's very tiny though, like if Abuja was a country. Lots of good nightlife. Although I've never seen as many drunk people puking in the streets of nightlife areas, like Clark Quay, before. I guess they can't handle their liquor. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 12:59pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Rechargeam247: No, I don't travel for a living. If you could earn a good income regardless of where you were, what would be the point of being stuck in one place? I don't have any kids yet, so now is the time to see the world, before I have to be tied to one place, to raise them. If you're wondering what I do for a living: https://www.nairaland.com/7484940/lived-visited-over-30-countries#119222665 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 12:55pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Lukuluku69: I've actually answered this question a few times. Please read the earlier responses. The native black population of Argentina are less than 1% of the general population. Most blacks in Buenos Aires are African immigrants from Senegal. I haven't met a black Argentine yet. Indigenous tribes are not a major part of the population. They're a very small percentage. Argentina is almost entirely a European stock. Over 90% of Argentines are of European descent. Mostly Italy and Spain, and a bit of German. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 12:49pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
brainhgeek: 1. Read this post: https://www.nairaland.com/7484940/lived-visited-over-30-countries#119222665 2. Addis Ababa is decent enough, kinda like Abuja. The girls look great, especially the Habesha ones. Accommodation on airbnb is expensive, compared to many much better countries, especially for the mediocre quality you get. You can have a good time there, as long as you stay within Addis. Most other regions are a bit volatile and undeveloped. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 12:41pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Borntosmoke: Haha, girls in Seoul are some of the most beautiful you'll find in Asia. Girls in other cities in Korea aren't as beautiful though. In general, they're fine, as long as you present yourself well. Yes, Korea is a good place to live. Whether or not you get along well with people depends mostly on you, and how well you can adapt to a different culture. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 12:36pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
BigDawsNet: I've answered multiple questions about safety, so please read those. Overall, it's safe, if you avoid drugs and prostitutes. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 12:12pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Bulletproofgt: I can't answer this, as it will vary widely for everyone, based on their budget. So you can simply look it up, based on your budget. Flights: google.com/flights Accommodation: airbnb.com feeding: Everyone eats differently. If you like to cook your own food, that's your cheapest (and best) option. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 12:08pm On Dec 25, 2022 |
Johel: I do fine for myself, but this is actually a misconception. You don't need to be rich to travel the world, if the following apply: 1. You have a passport that offers visa-free access to many places. 2. You are educated (formally or informally), with enough marketable digital skills to earn a good remote income. Whether as a business owner or employee. There are a ton of things you can teach yourself with free resources online, and get a remote job with. Programming, data analysis, cybersecurity and a lot more. Stuff like graphic design might not cut it, except you get a full time remote job. 3. You have the flexibility/freedom to just get up and go, for long periods. This is much easier when you don't have kids. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
| Travel / Re: I Have Lived in (or Visited) over 30 Countries. Ask Me Almost Anything (+ Pics) by ramalot(m): 11:48am On Dec 25, 2022 |
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