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Newest Review: ... third-world. Later you will discover that there are almost no beggars outside of Douala or Yaounde. The broken down roads, the piles of garbage at the roadside, the vendors, the "truck pushers", the traffic, the noise... Every second you are assaulted with new sights, sounds, scents and textures. Douala is dirty and desparate. This is the commercial capital of the country and people migrate out of the village in order to find work. There are also lots of French and British businessmen here, and Cameroonian entrepreneuers, government officials and wealthy people. If you are looking for entertainment and nightlife, this is t... more

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Douala: Bustle, Bustle, toil and tussle! (268 words)
by - written on 29/05/02 (Useful, 45 readings)
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Douala is, in short, sensory-overload! As verylikely your point-of-entry, you will become overwhelmed, at the latest, at the luggage pick-up at the airport. There young men will rush to be the first to designate themselves your porter. Then there is the long queue to have your luggage searched. A few pounds or dollars will easily bypass this search. The children begging outside the airport will be a shock to newcomers to the third-world. Later you will discover that there are almost no beggars outside of Douala or Yaounde. The broken down roads, the piles of garbage at the roadside, the vendors, the "truck pushers", the traffic, the noise... Every ... Read the complete review

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