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Can you take a motorhome to Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Visit Iceland and bring your own campervan or caravan A self-drive holiday in Iceland is a good and popular way to explore Iceland and get close to the impressive Icelandic nature.By bringing your camper you can explore Iceland and do the golden circle in your own car. Can you sleep anywhere in a campervan in […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Jamaica one of the Caribbean islands?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Three major physiographic divisions constitute the West Indies: the Greater Antilles, comprising the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and Puerto Rico; the Lesser Antilles, including the Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Does the Caribbean include Jamaica? The boundary nations of the Caribbean Sea […]

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Which side of Barbados has the Caribbean Sea?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The South Coast of Barbados is a curious mixture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This coast is more lively than the West Coast but calmer than the East or North Coasts. Is the west coast of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea? As the easternmost isle of the Lesser Antilles in the West […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What time do you eat dinner in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

6 pm – 8 pm. First of all, there is something that might confuse foreigners about German eating habits. The typical meals are divided in a rather copious breakfast (6 am – 8 am), lunch (12 pm – 2 pm) and dinner (6 pm – 8 pm). At what time do German people eat? In […]

Filed Under: Europe

Are taxes higher in Canada or Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Canada has a top tax rate of 33.0% as of 2016. In Sweden, the top tax rate is 57.1% as of 2016. Does Sweden have the highest taxes? Sweden’s top personal tax rate of 57.1 percent applies to all income over 1.5 times the average national income. In comparison, the United States levies its top […]

Filed Under: Europe

Are Zimbabwean people friendly?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Zimbabweans are renowned for being friendly; however, it is courteous to ask permission before snapping away. It is illegal to take photographs of public buildings, government institutions or military personnel. Is Zimbabwe friendly? Zimbabwe is a very safe country for travelers. Zimbabweans by nature are very welcoming and friendly to foreigners, and the tough economic […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is there gold in northern Utah?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

While many northern Utah waterways contain gold, you might want to start panning in places where others have found flakes. American Fork Canyon, just a few miles southeast of Salt Lake City in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, permits panning and has yielded gold. Can you legally pan for gold in Utah? Recreational dredging on any […]

Filed Under: United States

Was basketball invented in Indiana?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The birth of Indiana’s passion for basketball can be traced to the game’s inventor himself: Dr. James Naismith. Though he invented the sport in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891, basketball’s inventor noticed how quickly the sport had caught on in Indiana. What state is most known for basketball? Basketball State Rankings in 2021 State NBA Players […]

Filed Under: United States

Where in Norway does the earth end?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Verdens Ende. Verdens Ende (“World’s End”, or “The End of the Earth” in Norwegian) is located at the southernmost tip of the island of Tjøme in Færder municipality, Norway. It is composed of various islets and rocks and is one of the most popular scenic spots in the area, with panoramic views of the Skagerrak […]

Filed Under: Europe

How far apart are Trinidad and Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Distance between Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados Countries Kilometers: 332.81 km. Miles: 206.8 miles. Is Trinidad near Barbados? Where is Barbados relative to the other islands? We are about 62 miles (100 km) east of the Windward Islands and about 250 miles (400 km) north-east of Trinidad and Tobago. You can use the map below […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Vermont good for retirees?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

When it comes to taxes, Vermont is not necessarily a great state for retirees. It taxes most forms of retirement income at rates ranging from 3.35% to 8.75%. This includes Social Security retirement benefits and income from most types of retirement accounts. Is Vermont Senior Friendly? There’s no better place to retire than in the […]

Filed Under: United States

How do I get a residence permit in Curacao?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

You cannot apply for a residence permit yourself. You will need a sponsor. This could be your partner or employer, for instance. Your sponsor must apply to the local authorities on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius or St Maarten. How do I become a resident of Curacao? The first thing you have to do […]

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Are taxes high in Aruba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Personal Income Tax Rate in Aruba averaged 58.37 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 60.10 percent in 2005 and a record low of 52 percent in 2019.Aruba Personal Income Tax Rate – values, historical data and charts – was last updated on December of 2021. Does Aruba have high taxes? […]

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Is Toronto more expensive?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The results of Mercer’s 2021 Cost of Living Survey are in and Toronto has jumped from 115th last year to 98th this year.Vancouver moved up one place to 93 and is still ranked Canada’s most expensive city while Toronto is ranked the second-highest. Is Toronto the most expensive city? Toronto has been dubbed the second […]

Filed Under: Canada

Is crime high in Brazil?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Brazil possesses high rates of violent crimes, such as murders and robberies. Brazil’s homicide rate is 30–35 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants according to the UNODC, placing Brazil in the top 20 countries by intentional homicide rate.The homicide rate was 23.6 per 100,000 in 2020 with 50,030 killings. How bad is Brazil crime? According to most […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

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