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What’s the smallest city in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Small Towns in Australia The smallest town in Australia is the quirky Cooladdi (Aboriginal meaning “Black Duck”), which is placed between Quilpie and Charleville in southwest Queensland. Coolidge is actually a ghost town and, even though it once had a population of 270, now it’s home to only four people. Which city is the smallest […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is Rhode Island too small to be a state?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Rhode Island is the smallest state by land area, covering only 1,214 square miles.The state is ranked eighth among the least populous states in the country, and its official name is the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Why is Rhode Island state so small? Rhode Island is so small because it was established […]

Filed Under: United States

Why did Belgium join NATO?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

The other NATO member countries were less centrally located, besides which Belgium had 25,000 m2 of premises to offer.Belgium was eager to play host to the North Atlantic Council, and could only conceive of having SHAPE on its national territory if it became the Council’s headquarters too. Why is NATO in Belgium? Boosted by its […]

Filed Under: Europe

Is Frankfurt the biggest airport in Europe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Lufthansa’s main hub, Frankfurt Airport hosted 1.5% more passengers in 2019 than in 2018.Spain’s Barajas Airport is the second largest in Europe after Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. It is the country’s busiest airport, ranking fifth in terms of passenger traffic in Europe. Is Frankfurt airport the biggest in the world? Frankfurt Airport, Germany Frankfurt Airport […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Frankfurt, Germany

What is winter like in Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Barbados weather is mostly sunny and fair with warm days, cool winds and cozy nights. We are in the tropics, and believe it or not, some locals actually put on a sweater in the cool night winter time breezes. Barbadians complain that the sea is cold when it’s 78oF !!! What is the coldest month […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

How long can a Canadian stay in BVI?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

US Virgin Islands tourist visa is not required for citizens of Canada for a stay up to 90 days. Can a Canadian live in the British Virgin Islands? British Virgin Islands visa for citizens of Canada is required. For more information please contact the nearest British Virgin Islands embassy. Can Canadians buy property in the […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Maryland known for crabs?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Despite all the amazing things we have to offer, Maryland is unparalleled in one aspect: we know how to catch, cook, and consume crabs. More specifically, Blue Crabs: the native inhabitants of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Eating crabs is a way of life and picking them is a skill we’ve mastered since childhood. Is Maryland […]

Filed Under: United States

Is Milano a unisex name?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Slavic male name and less commonly, a Roman name. It is derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious. Milan was originally a diminutive or nickname for those whose Slavic names began with “Mil-“.Milan (given name) Origin Related names female form Milena See also Miloš Is Milano a girl or boy […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Milan

What places to avoid in Guatemala?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Avoid the known crime hotspots in Guatemala City: Zones 1, 3, 6, 18 and 21. Several tourists have reported being robbed at gunpoint while climbing the volcano at Volcan de Agua and also on walking tracks throughout the country. Tourist buses and shuttle buses are occasionally robbed at gunpoint. Where in Guatemala should I not […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How easy is Bulgarian?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Bulgarian is not an easy language to learn; it is in Category IV on the CIA language difficulty scale. However, of all the Slavic languages, Bulgarian and Macedonian are perhaps the easiest, as they don’t have cases and do have definite articles, which is as close as a Slavic language can get to English grammarwise. […]

Filed Under: Europe

Which city is safe Delhi or Mumbai?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

New Delhi ranked 41 (Score 52.8) and Mumbai ranked 50 (Score 48.2). Compare it with the highest score of 86.4 for Copenhagen. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of health security cannot be overstated. Which city is better Mumbai or Delhi? Delhi is far better than Mumbai where the standard of living is concerned. Though […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Maharashtra, Mumbai

Can you drive around Curacao?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

No matter if you are planning a full road trip in Curaçao or just a day trip around the island, most independent travelers do it, and since Curaçao is part of the Kindgom of the Netherlands, travelers using European driving licenses won’t have a problem in renting one. Is it easy to drive around Curacao? […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is Mexico City safe for solo female Travellers?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Mexico City is safe, even for women traveling alone.Here’s some advice from our Mexico City trip planners: Be conservative with clothes: It’s a good idea to err on the conservative side when it comes to clothes in CDMX—skirts, long pants, etc. You won’t see a lot of shorts in Mexico City. Is Mexico unsafe for […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Is it safe to live in East Boston?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Crime rates in East Boston have steadily gone down through the years, and it is considered to be safer than 69% of other neighborhoods in Massachusetts. Its proximity to Logan International Airport as well as affordable apartment rates makes this neighborhood popular with students and young professionals. Is East Boston a bad neighborhood? Charlestown For […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

Why are New Zealand’s waters so polluted?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

An increase in population is linked to an increase in water pollution, due to a range of causes such as rural land use, industrial use and urban development. Fresh water quality is under pressure from agriculture, hydropower, urban development, pest invasions and climate change. What is the main cause of water pollution in New Zealand? […]

Filed Under: Australasia

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