Skip to content

Calitown

News, Here, Everytime!

  • Home
  • News
    • Cross River News
  • Features
  • Community
  • Inspirational
  • Toggle search form
  • C’River: Tension Rises In Ugep, One Killed In Cult Clash Cross River News
  • “There Must Be A Takeover In 2027” – Imoke Sounds Political ‘War’ Cry! Cross River News
  • “This Is Our Only Response” – C’River State Govt Tells Akwa Ibom State Govt! News
  • Cross River’s 76 Oil Wells & The “Abiku” Paradox Features
  • Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s Appointment As APC Chairman: A Triumph Of Meritocracy & A Boost For Democratic Strengthening In Nigeria Features
  • Obubra/Etung Fed Constituency: How Long Will You Mourn Over Saul? Features
  • Peter Obi Says Nigeria’s Failed Leadership Failed Unical Dentistry Students Cross River News
  • Unicross Holds Historic Senate Meeting, Announce New DVCs Cross River News

Want A Pleasant Xmas In Calabar? … Read This!

Posted on December 2, 2013December 2, 2013 By Admin No Comments on Want A Pleasant Xmas In Calabar? … Read This!

All too soon the season is here; that time of the year when Calabar, the Cross River State capital works like a 24 hour clock. Yes, DECEMBER is here and with it comes an endless stream of activities to delight residents and visitors. While all of this goes down, calitown.com points you to a few things you must be on the look out for so you can add pleasure to your Xmas ‘flex’ treasure.

1. TRAFFIC

Human and vehicular traffic is normally roof top about this time in Calabar. The reason is simple, more and more people pour into the city to explore the exotic pleasures the city beholds. Traffic will normally be thick in the heart of town and major routes like Calabar road, MCC, Marian road, IBB Way, Mayne Ave, Goldie/Mount Zion can become a real pain in the ass for drivers and commuters. The good news however is that, if movement is properly timed, all will be well. So, avoid driving through the mentioned routes (unless it is unavoidable) between the hours of 7.30 am till 9.30 am, and 4.00 pm to 8.00pm, weekdays. Think up alternative routes and you will be just fine.

calabar

2. ACCOMODATION

If it is just anywhere to stay, lots of places are in Calabar, but lots of good places will be difficult to come by because lots are already sold out. Those still available will go for a cut throat price and if you are eyeing decent accommodation in the days, considered run in to the Calabar Carnival, better make lush financial plans because the prices more than triple around that time. It is still possible to get a good bargain if you make reservations and pay on time or you could explore the possibility of staying at a friend’s place, that however is if such a friend isn’t expecting other family members and friends.

3. PRICES OF DRINK WITH SHOOT UP.

Simple economics is at play here; the higher the demand, the higher the price. But then, at the Xmas Festival village and several road side pubs, drinks will be sold at “pump price”, like they say in local parlance. Find a place that suits you and fit in, you don’t necessarily need to have every drink at an upscale pub to make a fleeting impression.

4. WATCH YOUR BACK.

They say it in Pidgin English, “no be everybody wey go park dey travel“. While you are out to catch some fun, a few others are watching to see if they can cash in on a few security slips on your part. Now, make sure you leave no valuable in your car and take care to double-check all car door locks and wind up full when you park and want to roll. Ensure too that if you are leaving your house for any of the time of the day, you have taken time to lock doors and shut windows properly. Don’t let anybody deceive you into believing that there are no fast fingers in Calabar, yours may be the first case.

5. DRIVE OR RIDE CAREFULLY.

If you drive a fast car or a turbo-charged power bike, just have it in mind that Calabar has no race course. It means therefore that you must drive or ride within city approved limits so you don’t endanger your life and the lives of others. However, if you insist on going against this particular advice, several agencies operating in Cross River State were created for situations like this. In one sentence, “these agencies can be ruthless in dealing with traffic offenders”, calitown.com has warned you.

6. DON’T TRY TO CHANGE CALABAR JUST FOR YOU

If you are visiting Calabar, forget about insisting that the place becomes like where you are coming from; chances are that if it does become like where you are coming from, you will go elsewhere, just like you have left that place for Calabar. If on the other hand you reside in Calabar, just work at keeping the place stable and don’t push for outlandish adjustments to impress guests and friends. That way you won’t be unsettling the equations that add up to making CALABAR a place to actually Come And Leave And Be At Rest.

NOTE: Please log on to www.pandrillus.org and see how you can support conservation efforts of the Drill Rehab & Breeding Initiative. E-mail:info@pandrillus.org. Phone: +234 803 592 1262.

Share this post:

Share on X (Twitter) Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram
News Tags:Calabar

Post navigation

Previous Post: Calabar Xmas Festival Begins
Next Post: Know The ABC Of Diabetes

Related Posts

  • Some Special Advisers May Be In The Pool Cross River News
  • Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Who Shot Ayade’s Security Adviser Nabbed In Calabar Cross River News
  • See Former Cross River State Governor, Clement Ebri’s Short Speech At Amaka Lauretta Ndoma-Egba Memorial Lecture Series 2022 Cross River News
  • “We Should Have Faith In Gov. Ayade” – DC Enamhe Cross River News
  • “I Dedicate My Victory To God And Thank My People” – Eteng Williams Cross River News
  • BREAKING: Ayade’s Aide Kidnapped! News

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Comments

  • Michael Eyong on C’River: Tension Rises In Ugep, One Killed In Cult Clash
  • Eban Eyare on Tension In Ikom Community As Young Man Drowns In River
  • Comrade Ekum Nchewi Edu. A politicker. SUG PRESIDENT COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES ITIGIDI. on On The 77 Oil Wells & The Supreme Court Judgement: CRS Still Has Subsisting Legal & Potential Arguable Claim To Justify The Ownership Of The Wells
  • Tony Nyong on On The 77 Oil Wells & The Supreme Court Judgement: CRS Still Has Subsisting Legal & Potential Arguable Claim To Justify The Ownership Of The Wells

ADVERT: Click to Watch!

https://calitown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VID-20170928-WA0003.mp4
  • “Let’s Get Busy! No One Knows The Next Minute”, Jarigbe Tells C’River Politicians Cross River News
  • VIDEO: Ayade Addresses Calabar Residents, Begs For Calm… But! Cross River News
  • Calabar Sports Club 1898 Inducts 41, Gets Charge From Ayade Cross River News
  • Book Review: “Stepping Forward In Style”… By Goddy Jedy Agba and Mathias Okoi-Uyouyo Features
  • Gov Ben Ayade Breaks Record Again, Appoints Youngest Special Adviser In Nigeria Cross River News
  • List Of Cleared CR Central Senatorial Aspirants Unsettles Many, But … Cross River News
  • “I Will Not Resign From Unical” – Embattled Lecturer Declares! Breaking News
  • Prof Carpets Nigeria’s Role In Bakassi’s Ceding Community

CALITOWN
...News, Here, Everytime

Quick Menu

  • Home
  • News
    • Cross River News
  • Features
  • Community
  • Inspirational

Copyright © 2021 calitown
172 Greenwood Avenue , Hull. East Yorkshire. HU6 9NY

Powered by PressBook News WordPress theme