If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit The Valley, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked one person living in The Valley what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:
Recent advice...Mathew on Chuka, Kenya: xIf you are moving to Chuka you will need to carry warm clothes because it is usually cold. You should be ready to taste miraa, a chewable drug leaf that… Read more ›
Recent advice...Susanne on Durban, South Africa: xYou should know that you will fall in love with this beautiful, vibrant, culturally rich city – if you own usd or euro and don’t have to work here. You… Read more ›
Recent advice...Gabriel on Mombasa, Kenya: xIf you are moving to Mombasa please consider the following: sunny weather, ocean sand beaches throughout the city, Swahili dishes, boat rides and Mamba village where you can find crocodiles,… Read more ›
Recent advice...Stephanie on Kanab, United States: xKanab, Utah is a small, cowboy themed town in southern Utah. There are lots of outdoor opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and national parks nearby. Read more ›
Recent advice...Savera on Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: xThe natural beauty of Pietermaritzburg is worth the move. There are a number of great schools across the city. Expect to plan outings around peak hour traffic. Read more ›
Recent advice...andrew on San Francisco, United States: xYou need money. Nothing is cheap here. It’s the most bizarre city in America. Drug use is prevalent, Bodies line the streets. There are good neighborhoods. People stay in due… Read more ›
Recent advice...toluwalase on Kitchener, Canada: xKitchener experiences summer and winter to the fullest. Pack your full wardrobe if you plan on moving here. If you are flying in, you will have to go through Toronto… Read more ›
Recent advice...An on Jakarta, Indonesia: xIt’s very hot all the time, 30 degrees. The air quality is poor. Otherwise great city, affordable help, very child-friendly! Read more ›
Recent advice...Seun on Keffi, Nigeria: xKeffi is a lovely city and I’ll pick Keffi over Lafia any day. House rents are cheap, food is cheap and the market is easily accessible. For steady electricity you… Read more ›
Recent advice...Ayoola on Lagos, Nigeria: xLagos is a big city with 20 million people. It’s a multicultural environment and the most secured place to be in Nigeria. Read more ›
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 ›