If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Courtenay, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked three people living in Courtenay what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:
Recent advice...CYNTHIA on Lagos, Nigeria: xLagos is a beautiful place, a well developed city. If you are considering moving to Lagos, you should consider the following tips. Firstly, have someone already living in the state… Read more ›
Recent advice...Pedro on Lagos, Nigeria: xTraffic capital of West Africa, if not Africa as a whole. Be prepared that a journey of 15 minutes can take you 3 hours or more. You will find everything… Read more ›
Recent advice...Uzo on Kano, Nigeria: xIt is segregated, Muslims (indigenes) and Christians from the South of Nigeria. Read more ›
Recent advice...Martin on Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia: xSanta Cruz is a cosmopolitan city, with 1.8 million inhabitants, reliable electricity, water and sewage services with excellent amenities, an international airport and a contrast of dwellings. The department off… Read more ›
Recent advice...Ramona on Edmonton, Canada: xCity council is nuts! They are spending $1 million dollars on bike lanes, in a city with 6 months of cold weather and reducing funds for snow removal! Read more ›
Recent advice...Musembi on Nairobi, Kenya: xNairobi is also referred to as the capital city of Africa. It is a multiracial city with people from all walks of life. The uniqueness of Nairobi is that it’s… Read more ›
Recent advice...ANGELICA on Parañaque City, Philippines: xParanaque, located in Metro Manila, Philippines, is a vibrant and diverse city known for its mix of urban living and rich cultural heritage. As someone considering a move here, it’s… Read more ›
Recent advice...Trevor on Perth, Australia: xIt is one of the most expensive cost of living cities in the world 🌎 and the most remote city geographical distances from any near city. Read more ›
Recent advice...Abul on Dhaka, Bangladesh: xDhaka City has a lot of traffic jams, but it also has the best recreational places like restaurants, malls, etc. Read more ›
Recent advice...Tammy on Naramata, Canada: xCost of living is astronomical and there’s a huge housing crisis. Beautiful views and lots of wildlife though. Read more ›
Recent advice...Lucy on Nairobi, Kenya: xLife in Nairobi is expensive, especially housing. Diverse cultural activities. Insecurity is still a major issue in some places. Has mild weather but can be very cold sometimes. Read more ›
Recent advice...Sharon on Tavira, Portugal: xKnow that Tavira is a beautiful city but overrun with tourists and expats. Heat in the summer can be unbearable and the cost of living has risen quite a bit… Read more ›
Recent advice...Mark on Pewaukee, United States: xVery nice area to live. Lots of conveniences (stores, restaurants). No diversity of population. Very yuppyish. Read more ›
Recent advice...Florence on Edmonton, Canada: xIf you’re moving to Edmonton, Alberta steer clear living downtown. High rent, lots of homelessness around; don’t walk at night by yourself. Choose living in the suburbs like St. Albert… Read more ›
Recent advice...Mick on Tampa, United States: xI have lived in Tampa for most of my 66 years. Over the two to three years, there has been a drastic infrastructure overload as Tampa is the number one… Read more ›
Recent advice...Phil on Baguio City, Philippines: xOvercrowded, traffic and parking is a joke. It’s even tough to do shopping here. On the plus side, the weather is amazing (when it’s not a storm) and it’s really… Read more ›
Recent advice...Bill on Austin, United States: xIt’s very hot, very expensive, the power goes out every time it rains, there is traffic at a dead stop pretty much all hours of the day, and it’s for… Read more ›
Recent advice...Dubb on Houston, United States: xHouston is a large city with plenty communities. It has the best food, a lot of shopping options, and the largest medical center. Read more ›
Recent advice...Misan on Birgunj, Nepal: xIf you are moving to Birgunj you need to rent a room or own a house. It is hard to find houses for rent. Read more ›
Recent advice...Andy on Omaha, United States: xMany cultural amenities, beautiful, distinctive neighborhoods in the eastern half of the city, numerous lake parks, decent responsive city government. Climate can be annoying, but overall moderate compared to points… Read more ›
Recent advice...Fathi on Tunis, Tunisia: xWarm and nice city full of of life. Read more ›
Recent advice...Thomas on Buffalo, United States: xWinters are long and cold. The housing market is good. Read more ›
Recent advice...Kyle on Drogheda, Ireland: xThere is a massive housing crisis here, it’s difficult to find a place to rent near major cities at an affordable price, and almost impossible if you have pets. It’s… Read more ›
Recent advice...Sue on London, United Kingdom: xIt’s HUGE and expensive. Londoners are reserved in the main; the young, less so. Very multi-cultural, great ethnic diversity. Brexit was a disaster but Londoners are resilient and enterprising…we will… Read more ›
Recent advice...Kay on London, United Kingdom: xLondon…, you need to know that its expensive! But wonderful! Diverse, interesting. Cosmopolitan, beautiful, fun! Read more ›
Recent advice...Erika on Puebla, Mexico: xThe climate is warm all year around, we have an active volcano and you can taste the best food around Mexico. Read more ›
Recent advice...Elle on Bloomington, United States: xIf you’re moving to Bloomington, you’ll want to take some time to explore its many parks and trails. It’s such a large suburb that you have the East side with… Read more ›
Recent advice...Michael on Mesa, United States: xIf you move to where I am at GIlbert and Main. You have the Lit-rail end of the line right there. Easy transportation. Good restaurants around too. Better fuel prices… Read more ›
Recent advice...Moses on Owerri, Nigeria: xOwerri is a quiet place to come live and be at rest. However, recently the activity of armed men causes tension around towns bordering Owerri. Still it has not lost… Read more ›
Recent advice...Liz on Sydney, Australia: xSydney is busy, great public transport, accessible via international flights. Great libraries, museums, art galleries, botanical gardens, opera house, all good. Read more ›