Another busy week in the #Frugal community. So many good posts to go through.
Sorry to all the writers for not going through things sooner but things have been a little busy at the house. Guests coming from abroad and getting rid of a tenant made things busier than usual.
All going well, I'll get through this post and get some rewards sent off!
Let's start out with a shoutout to all those who participated!
A rundown on all the different modes of transportation from foot to plane. Tricycle seems to be the cheapest at 200 Naira for a 10km trip but that is still twice what it used to be and wages are very low. Also heard motorcycles start at 400HBD which my son would love because motorcycles here typically start at 2500HBD and go up (my son paid $3500HBD for his).
Good enough post for 2nd place (2HBD being sent your way).
I actually really enjoyed the pictures in this article. The focus was on bad roads, bad fuel, and poor maintenance leading to higher transportation costs than there should be.
According to her short trips are 100 Naira (guess shorter than the 200 naira for 10km from rare-gem) however, watch out for bad road conditions. Water in the muffler and you might not be going anywhere. She also mentioned how high costs to get places increase costs for everything that has to get somewhere (like how typed pages for students are getting more expensive!).
Overall was a good article but got a little off topic 😉
Again some excellent pictures. Thank you. Seems prices noted also doubled here from #100 or less to 200 Naira or more. Seems she got stuck wanting change when the driver wanted more. Guess she didn't follow the #1 rule when I'm travelling the the Philippines....Never step onto a tricycle (keke) until asking the driver how much. A good way to avoid a bad surprise (at least for a Canadian)
I'm not sure why he didn't like walking (its good for you) but he mentioned a few cost saving methods which I really liked:
- Walk part way to save on the fare
- Plan activities so you get it all done in one trip (Great idea)
Then again he said prices have tripled...and that the fare has gone from 150 up to 300 Naira... Hmm.... math might have slipped on that one 🙃
Loved this article. He went over lots of different types of transportation and mentioned trekking (least expensive) at 5km range. I can agree with that. Bicycle at 5km in 10 minutes... Not too sure about that from what I've heard about Nigerian roads. I'd put it at 15minutes myself but maybe he is a really fit guy!
As for the prices of bicycles. When I was buying a bicycle for my son--he wanted one that was $2000HBD and grumbled when I got him only worth $900HBD. After that got stolen he grumbled more when I wouldn't buy him worth more than $300HBD--which also got stolen. The ebike I want costs $3000HBD but at that price I just can't buy it because I keep thinking what if it gets stolen also!
As for the keke only holding 4 people.... You really have to learn from the Filipino. They put 9 people on their tricycles (maybe more). They don't go very fast with so many people on them.
A common joke "How many people can you fit on a tricycle (or jeepney)"
Answer: Always just one more 😜
That article was good enough for 1st place this week. 3HBD heading<a your way there
Leggedizbenz in description. I'm assuming its because it sounds like Mercedes Benz? With your legs. Good name for trekking.
In that spirit perhaps you've heard of a Rolls Kenardly? Named because it sounds like Rolls Royce (luxury). In reality it "Rolls down one hill and can hardly make it up the next".
Now she mentioned that she didn't walk much... Then she discovered #Actifit and walks much more now. I've seen her posts and can verify she does indeed walk. Then again she's normally about 6000 steps so I think I could keep up with her because I usually do double that.
Then again, I've been hearing about Nigerian roads...so maybe not. I might get mugged, kidnapped, or fall into a pothole never to be seen again. (I hear that there are big holes in your roads, especially when the rain comes).
Picking 3rd spot was tough because there were a lot of good entries. However, being a fellow member of Actifit tipped the balance in her favor. Sorry all you other great entrants!
He mentioned that he is walking more. Planning trips more. And probably grumbling more that prices have gone up. Seems like the unused bicycle got dusted off and tuned up to save money on transportation....which I think is a great idea.
Side note: If you are walking more might as well join Actifit. The coins aren't that valuable but if you are walking anyways might as well get a hive based altcoin :)
Thanks for letting us know how high transportation costs hit you personally. Sorry you didn't get to Lagos after winning in the local singing competition. The cost of transportation was probably only the start of the fees though. Long distance trips usually require food, spare clothing, housing expenses and so much more. Hopefully you get another try someday. If not, keep on singing even if you are the only one who gets to enjoy it!
Thanks for getting this one in before the dealing there 
When I visit the Philippines a trip to my place from Manila (400km) will take about 14hrs due to congestion and bad roads. In Canada a trip to my cabin from Vancouver (1,400km) will take about 14hrs due to wide open roads and little traffic.
Train is also really important in Canada. People can ride it but it is very expensive. Mostly its used for freight that has to go 5000 or more km across the country from port to port.
Overall a big THANK YOU to everyone who posted.
Your effort is really appreciated. I learned a lot.
Now I'm going to be away on vacation for the next two weeks. I will likely run a post over those two weeks but I'm going to have to talk to 
Side note: 
Thank you to you as well guys.