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What is the best way to travel around Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The best way to get around Costa Rica is by bus, which is reliable, navigable, inexpensive and frequently runs through San José, Costa Rica’s capital. Driving on your own is not highly recommended as some roads are tricky (speckled with potholes and ambiguously marked intersections). How do you travel within Costa Rica? You have the […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How many people in Copenhagen own a car?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Unsurprisingly, only about 29 percent of Copenhagen households own cars. Making cars and driving more expensive creates powerful incentives for people to live in places where there are good alternatives to car travel (including transit, walking and cycling), and to utilize these modes regularly. What percentage of people in Denmark own cars? The 180% on […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Copenhagen, Denmark

Why are pierogies popular in Pittsburgh?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Pittsburgh was introduced to the pierogi by the immigrants who came to the area seeking work and a better life. Many Central and Eastern European nationalities enjoy pierogies.Savory pierogies are often served with melted butter and fried onions or bacon. They can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or entrée. Are pierogies a Pennsylvania […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Is Turkey a cheap place to live?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Undoubtedly, the cost of living in Turkey is a driving factor that helps expats decide whether they should move here permanently. The age-old saying that money makes the world go around is definitely true when it comes to our lifestyle choices, but Turkey can be a surprisingly cheap place to live. Is Turkey expensive to […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is it legal to marry your sister in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

(Article 731) A minor shall obtain the consent of at least one parent to marry.Lineal relatives by blood, collateral relatives within the third degree of kinship by blood #2, may not marry, except between an adopted child and their collateral relatives by blood through adoption. Is it legal to marry your sister? Section 5 of […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is the secret name of Rome?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

What was the secret name of Rome? – Quora. It’s Rome spelled backwards in Latin. Roma – Amor. Supposedly invoking this name would spell doom for the city and it’s people, during Sulla’s reign there was a person who thought his reign would doom Rome so he ran about in the street shouting Amor at […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Rome

Which city is bigger Cleveland or Columbus?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Cleveland measures 77.7 square miles. Columbus is nearly triple the size at 217.2 square miles.Columbus is by far the most populated city in Ohio at 835,957, but it’s not as densely populated as Cleveland. The latest estimates place Cleveland at 5,013 people per square mile versus 3,849 for Columbus. Is Columbus the biggest city in […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Cleveland, Ohio

Can US citizens own property in Puerto Vallarta?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

It is a common misconception that foreigners cannot own Real Estate in Mexico, but the reality is that they can. Outside the restricted zone, defined below, a foreigner or foreign corporation can acquire any type of Real Estate, holding the property as a direct owner complying with Mexican Law. Can an American buy a house […]

Filed Under: Mexico

How do you sleep in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

How do Icelanders sleep through the midnight sun? Well, many local Icelanders are already used to sleeping in the daylight. Those who prefer the dark furnish their homes with curtains that don’t allow any light in. One of the most used curtains here in Iceland are roller blinds. Does Iceland have 24 hour darkness? The […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Pennsylvania a wealthy state?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Pennsylvania has the twenty-fourth highest per capita income in the United States of America, at $20,880 (2000).One notable wealthy area in the Philadelphia area is the Pennsylvania Main Line, which includes Lower Merion, Radnor, Tredyffrin, Easttown, and Willistown townships. What is the richest part of Pennsylvania? With a median household income that is 209.2 percent […]

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Why is Pennsylvania windy?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Prevailing Winds: The westerly prevailing winds are found between 30°N and 60°N, and these prevailing winds help steer large scale weather systems and have a large impact on the weather and climate of Pennsylvania. Winds are primarily out of the southwest during the summer and from the northwest during the winter. Why is Pennsylvania so […]

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What races are in Cuba?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Major Ethnic Groups In Cuba Rank Ethnic Group Share of Cuban Population 1 White (European Ancestry) 64.1% 2 Mestizo or Mulatto (Mixed Ancestry) 26.6% 3 Black (African Ancestry) 9.3% What race are the people of Cuba? According to the official 2012 National Census, the majority of the population (64.1 per cent) of Cuba is white, […]

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How hot is it in Portugal in April?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

In April, average daytime temperatures in Portugal are around 18-20°C (65-68°F). Rain isn’t uncommon, but mostly, you can expect beautiful sunny skies. Sometimes temperatures rise to summer-like 25°C (77°F), which is almost too warm for exploring the cities. Our experience: We visited Portugal in April several times. Is April a good time to go to […]

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Is Bolivia in the Southern Hemisphere?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

As a country in the southern and western hemispheres, Bolivia is located below the equator. Bolivia is surrounded by five other South American countries. In the north as well as the east, Bolivia shares a border with Brazil.From west to east, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay border Bolivia to the south. Which country lies entirely in […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

When can I drink 2005 Bordeaux?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

2005 (hold for 10+ years) 1990 (drink or hold for 5+ years) Are 2005 wines still good? Throughout the wine world, 2005 was, for most regions, a phenomenally good vintage. In France; Bordeaux, Sauternes, Burgundy, the Loire and the Rhône Valley all enjoyed a legendary year, with a warm but not overly hot, extremely dry […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Bordeaux, France

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