If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit St. Petersburg, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked one person living in St. Petersburg what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:
Recent advice...Edna on Milverton, Canada: xIt is hard to find cheap housing and you need to drive 25 min to the bigger towns. It is a nice calm place most days and has a lot… Read more ›
Recent advice...Benjamin on Hoedspruit, South Africa: xAs the locals like to say: “Hoedspruit is a drinking town with a tourist problem.” If you’ve been here before you’re bound to be back. It’s the kind of place… Read more ›
Recent advice...Nelson L Figueroa on Carolina, Puerto Rico: xThe job market is going through a transition. High technological jobs are no longer well paid. Although, there are some niche opportunities. Almost all professional jobs are located in San… Read more ›
Recent advice...Gigi on Fort Mill, United States: xFort Mill has been growing so much due to the higher taxes in Charlotte, NC, and retirees are moving here from up north as well. Real estate has recently gone… Read more ›
Recent advice...A.Rashed on Singapore: xTo come and live in Singapore you need to remember it’s the top 10 most expensive city in the world. Expect that a glass of plain hot water will cost… Read more ›
Recent advice...Cohen on Kimberley, South Africa: xKimberley is really not that worth it anymore. It used to be a beautiful place that was pristine. Now it’s a dump. The place looks like it could be a… Read more ›
Recent advice...Sy on Batangas City, Philippines: xIf you’re moving to Batangas, you’ll need to know their language and how they speak because you might misunderstand. Batanguenos are often mistaken as angry when they speak because of… Read more ›
Recent advice...Gabrielle on Marikina City, Philippines: xIf you’re moving to Marikina you’ll need to be ready for the rainfalls, floods, and earthquakes. You also need to have a house that will not be easily flooded. Read more ›
Recent advice...zain on Bhakkar, Pakistan: xIf someone is moving to Bhakkar they must know about the financial problems because there are no jobs available and there is no business at all, so you should worry… Read more ›
Recent advice...OZIOMA on Lagos, Nigeria: xLagos is a very clustered city with interesting sites to visit. People who live in Lagos are not originally from the state but migrate for better opportunities. It is a… Read more ›
Recent advice...Rachael ruguru on Nairobi, Kenya: xNairobi is one of East Africa’s largest cities. Nairobi is a regional transport hub, the seat of important political organizations, and the economic “growth engine” of the East African Community. Read more ›
Recent advice...Nonku on Soweto, South Africa: xNeed to be accustomed to a communal lifestyle, noise, enjoy social interactions when there are weddings. At parties of all types, support the bereaved with your presence and small food… Read more ›
Recent advice...James on Vancouver, Canada: xOverpriced and rains a lot. Polite people but shallow. Read more ›
Recent advice...Kirubel on Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: xIf someone is planning to move to Ethiopia, specifically Addis Ababa, there are things you should know: houses and cars are expensive, but food is cheap and all organic. Contrary… Read more ›
Recent advice...Sheri on Fort Myers, United States: xWe have a high cost of living with a low average wage. Unless you are at least upper middle class or above, expect to live with family or friends. Most… Read more ›
Recent advice...Lindani on Durban, South Africa: xIf moving to Durban, it is a coastal city and one of the best cities in world, we have the heritage spanning from the Zulu culture and diversity and great… Read more ›
Recent advice...Victor on Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria: xIf you are moving to Ebute Metta, you must first understand that there are two areas in Ebute Metta: Ebute Metta East and Ebute Metta West. Both have nice residential… Read more ›
Recent advice...Emma on Nairobi, Kenya: xIf you’re moving to Nairobi, you need to know that this is a business and innovation hub. Look out for forums and events. There are also wonderful sights to see,… Read more ›
Recent advice...Alan on Mudgee, Australia: xGreat destination for wine and food. Many tourist spots and weekend entertainment available. Read more ›
Recent advice...Robbie on Sevierville, United States: xIt’s a tourist town with plenty of work. But hard to find a place to live. Read more ›
Recent advice...Mouna on The Hague, Netherlands: xDen Haag (The Hague) is a great place to live. You can live anywhere in The Hague and be safe, but I wouldn’t recommend living in Laak or Duindorp. These… Read more ›
Recent advice...S on Seneca Falls, United States: xIt’s quiet and there is a sense of community. There are some issues like any place. Many people were born and raised here, but you can fit in if you… Read more ›
Recent advice...Grace Ngari on Nairobi, Kenya: xNairobi is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a lot to offer, but it is important to be aware of the challenges as well. The cost of living can be… Read more ›
Recent advice...Mary on Grand Rapids, United States: xIt’s a great place to raise a family. Big but not too; burgeoning cultural scene; boasts several colleges and universities and the restaurants are diversifying and getting better all the… Read more ›
Recent advice...Amos on Nairobi, Kenya: xIf you are moving to Nairobi, you need to know that driving in Nairobi is an extreme sport. The madness on the roads is out of this world but we… Read more ›
Recent advice...Sushil on Edison, United States: xEdison is a home to a large Indian population. The public education system is very good. One does not need to send children to private schools, which are very expensive… Read more ›
Recent advice...Tahiya on Langebaan, South Africa: xIt’s a beautiful town, with respectful people. Close to the beach, a walk away. I love it for the tranquility and peacefulness. Read more ›
Recent advice...Umar on Minna, Nigeria: xMinna, Niger, Nigeria, is bustling with commercial activities even though it’s conspicuously a civil-servant state. The ever-busy mini-market, popularly called Obasanjo Complex, which deals with selling phones, phone repairs, and… Read more ›
Recent advice...Eric on Mombasa, Kenya: xIn Mombasa all is possible and the blend of spices in meals fits the blend of cultures. Read more ›
Recent advice...Sora on Tokyo, Japan: xIf you are moving to Tokyo, you will not need a car. Public transportation both buses and trains are very clean and inexpensive. You can reach almost everywhere in Japan… Read more ›