where are you originally from?
nigeria
people
how would you describe the people in your country?
party people but hard workers having a hunger for knowledge
on a scale of 1–10, how well do people in your country speak english?
7
what’s a common word or expression people use in your country?
how you dey meaning how are you
how do i say hello, thank you, please, and sorry in your language?
hello-abadie, sosongho-thank you, mbok-please, kpe-sorry
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
partying is definitely popular!
food
what’s the best local food to try? anything unusual?
jollof rice, goat head/dog meat, vegetable soup with eba
what local drinks would you recommend trying?
palm wine, kunu
what’s a typical breakfast like in your country?
however you want
culture
what’s the best festival to attend?
calabar carnival
which sports are people in your country most passionate about?
football
what activities or experiences would you recommend to visitors?
game reserve, festivals beach etc
are there any local customs visitors should be aware of?
nope. just like in other countries you’re visiting for the first time, be careful
places
what are some of the most incredible places to visit in your country?
zuma rock in abuja
is there a lesser-known place you’d recommend? maybe a secret spot?
ibeno beach
where can visitors find the best beaches?
lagos
if i’m staying for less than a week, which city should i choose?
lagos
country
how would you describe your country in one sentence?
has potential but not where it should be
how many days would you recommend spending in your country?
three days
when’s the best time to visit?
summer
what’s something interesting about your country that most people don’t know?
love foreigners more than themselves
what is your country’s most popular stereotype/cliché?
scammers
travel
do you travel often? what’s your favorite place so far?
dubai
what’s your most memorable travel story?
being stared at cause of my skin color and my braids
what do you love most about traveling?
to learn other cultures and simply for the fun in it.
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