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Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by TruthSpeaker: 10:22pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I FELT NIGERIA WAS A FOREST BECAUSE BACK THEN (SOME 20 YEARS BACK) EVEN MM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, LAGOS WAS JUST LIKE A SHRINE. EVEN TILL DATE NIGERIA ONLY LOOKS GOOD WHEN ONE VISITS A FEW PLACES LIKE LAGOS ISLAND & ABUJA (I DON’T KNOW ANY OTHER GOOD LOOKING PLACE BECAUSE I’M ALWAYS VERY BFIEF WHEN I VISIT THAT COUNTRY). THE POWER CHALLENGE THE COUNTRY FACES IS ANOTHER SERIOUS FLOP. 9 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Chirowman(m): 10:25pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
it's not easy ooo, the fear, shy and that yeye sickness of change of environment. but the experience is wonderful 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by seunak2016: 10:26pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Jaubdu:which tribe is that Nigeria you helped that bleeped you up? I once travel to Malaysia too but I was deported at port of entering , it was during time Nigerian were kidnapping and bad shit about Nigerian 2010 or 2009, one of those guys we are about to enter got scammed. ask someone to borrow him dollars so he can show immigration there his PTA but later return it back with fake dollars for the guy. thank God I act smart,I would have fall victim because the guy already ask me but I denied 4 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by PotatoSalad(m): 10:27pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Let's say ""Confused and mesmerized". It took days for my brain to adjust to the new environment. It's like a different Instagram filter, but in real life. First time is always unique, subsequent times, not really 5 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:27pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
lefulefu:I see, Dominican republic. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Jaysleeves(m): 10:27pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
laughitall:you're a queen � |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by seanblaise(m): 10:28pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
iLegendd:I have considered traveling outside Nigeria before but it has not really been my priority. From your post �, to travel don dey hungry me. 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:28pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I didn't feel differently until when I got to Germany. I boarded a Lufthansa air from lagos in 2004 to New York JFK with a stop in Frankfurt, unlike today, the ticketing company ( travel agency) told me I must obtain a german transit visa and they would help me get that which they eventually did. On getting to New York JFK, I was like wooow. This is indeed a new world lol. By the time i got to jamaica via sutphin boulevard, the cold was much, entering my bone marrow. I rushed into a coffee shop. After taking a cup of coffee, I didn't feel like leaving the place cos it was warm. I later left for a train station and headed for my destination. It was a memorable experience for me. 16 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:30pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
gypsey:no..commonwealth of dominica..different from dominican republic but close 5 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by ilyasom(m): 10:30pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
[quote author=gypsey post=87144274]First time i travelled to Nigeria, as landed at MMA lagos the heat hit my face, in just few minutes i was sweating like a christmas Turkey. The whole airport smelt horrible, the toilet was filty with a brown 6 inches shiit starring angrily Lol 6 inches shit |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:32pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Ykc2:wen u never comot for naija u will think the whole world is like nigeria ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by deavicky(m): 10:33pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Ashawoboi27:Abeg Tanzania nah abroad. Cos all the while I had look at those area like northern Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Focusmind: 10:33pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
It was my travel to UK in 2009 to start my masters program courtesy of PTDF scholarship. Prior to that, I haven't entered plane before. It was a KLM plane that I boarded that first landed in Amsterdam. I was shocked and that was when I knew that there was so much gap between a developed country and a developing country. Then from Amsterdam to Aberdeen, as I entered Aberdeen city to my university, I felt ashamed of Nigeria. I started cursing all our past leaders. See the decency on the road with well marked roads, pedestrian walk ways, traffic light and the beauty of Aberdeen. I went to a lot of places in Scotland as a student - from Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Perth, Dundee, St. Andrews and Blairgowrie. All these places were well developed. No place was left out unlike the kind of development we see in Africa where only the country's capital is better developed. It was an eye opener as I kept wondering why we couldn't replicate the same in Africa. All regions, villages and towns received the same attention from government. We are far far behind when compared to Europe. Their ancestors must have made a great sacrifice to build a better society for the future generations. Here in Nigeria and Africa, current generation care less about the future ones. For their mind, make una come follow us suffer Wetin we suffer. The heart of a black man is wicked biko. 49 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by agarawu23(m): 10:34pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I was in an hotel when I landed so I noticed noise after I slept, I checked the time, it was past 4 am in the morning and the day is bright already and everyone is awake. Wtf. Time to enjoy my sleep in naija na him una dey start una hustle here. 5 pm, it's dark already. I was like wow!!!!!!!! 8 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by uthlaw: 10:35pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Dreyton36:drop ur contact... 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Heineken(m): 10:35pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Poverty is bad. I never even reach airport before. Na small small Sha. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by nlPoster: 10:35pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
monfizzy: tmi |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Gbagbuo247: 10:36pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
In faith and by the special Grace of God, before this year runs out I will come back to this topic and give my own experience. Amen. Join me in faith and shout Amen. Click the like button if you believe 47 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by SoSlimOlak(m): 10:36pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
No experience yet.. But space booked for future reference ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Ojady(m): 10:38pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I had ran around all day saying all my goodbyes, arranging who got what of all my stuff, shunting through the MM Airport traffic and eventually jammed into the window seat (Economy) of a British Airways flight from Lagos to Heathrow. I was tired and hungry but equally anxious: how e go be? The whole experience for me started from putting my feet on the plane, the courtesy of the BA flight attendants was a hint almost like welcome to the world where things work without connections. They served us a European meal, with a choice of wine, water and juice. Being a newbie, I did not want to miss a thing, so i asked for water and juice. The chap on the aisle and middle seats requested for red wine. They guzzled it and knocked out sleeping all through the flight. On arrival at Heathrow, it was 6 ish am, got my bags and paper map to navigate my way. Unable to make a head or tail of it, I approached this white guy under the assumption 'decent oyinbo guy in suit and oxford scarf' to ask directions. Perhaps, it was my JJC, Akata wannabe look I had, or the size of the map - I will never know ... na so Oyinbo slam me one big isho "I DONT HAVE TIME FOR YOU" 31 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Dreyton36: 10:38pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
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Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Potatochips(m): 10:40pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
lefulefu:Bro, I miss akara most. But you could easily get the others from an African shop in your city. Depends though 3 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by jaxxy(m): 10:43pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
First time I was a kid to the uk and it felt cool and exciting. Family vacations. 4 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by TissuePaper: 10:43pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
lefulefu:which country u base now boss? |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:43pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Potatochips:a friend of mine here his bro in the US sends red palm oil to him.the guy sells it to other nigerians here.wen i have enuf will buy from him and use it to prepare any delicacy i want |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by UTMOST10(m): 10:43pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
I have not been to the airport nor enter an aeroplane to know how it really feels to be onboard, let alone traveling abroad...... Hmmn. But I strongly believe, one day, Almighty God will pick my call and answer my prayers and to everyone that's looking forward for a better thing like this. (Amen). 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by hayor2014(m): 10:43pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Disappointed in the country called Nigeria..... 2 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Sunnyjoseph44: 10:43pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
sotherefore:. I could not sleep the first day I travel to Chad |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:44pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
DirtyGold:you're right. We enjoy 24/7 electricity in my area 4 Likes |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:44pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
TissuePaper:dominica 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by TissuePaper: 10:46pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
lefulefu:Amazing, that's scholarship or self sponsored? 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Feel The First Day You Travelled Abroad? by Nobody: 10:46pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
TissuePaper:self sponsored.. 4 Likes |
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