• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Flat

Travel Q&A and Tips

  • Destinations
    • Africa and Middle East
    • Asia
    • Australasia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Central and South America
    • Europe
    • India
    • Mexico
    • United States

Is Los Angeles diverse?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Located in Southern California, Los Angeles is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, with people from approximately 140 different countries, speaking roughly 86 different languages.The city also has the distinction of being a place without a majority population, creating a truly vibrant cultural scene. Is Los Angeles ethnically diverse? Nearly half of […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, Los Angeles

Is it toilet or bathroom in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

To an Australian, the bathroom is where you take a bath. If you need the toilet, ask for the “toilet.” (Or “loo” or “dunny,” though I personally would say “toilet.” I would wonder whether the other terms are falling out of use.) Do Australians say bathroom or toilet? We say the toilet, or (if you […]

Filed Under: Australasia

How many days do you need in Dominican Republic?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

While it’s possible to have a fun trip to one of the Dominican Republic’s cities over a long weekend, we recommend at least 5 days if you really want to experience much of what the country has to offer. How long should I stay in Dominican Republic? Personally, I think about a week (7 days) […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why is Melbourne not the most liveable city?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

owing to the city’s ability to contain the coronavirus pandemic faster and thus lift restrictions earlier, unlike others around the world.” Melbourne’s healthcare score dropped from 100 in the most recent index to 83.3 this year, while culture and environment dropped from 98.6 to 88.2. When did Melbourne lose most liveable city? Melbourne, voted the […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Are Venice canals salt water?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Islands of Venice Venice lies in the middle of a lagoon, separated from the sea by thin strips of land. Twice every day the water in the lagoon drains away from the city’s 124 islands and fills up again with fresh seawater. Are there sharks in the Venice canals? We’re not going to need […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Venice

How Safe Is Yangon Myanmar?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In all the areas that foreigners are allowed to visit, Myanmar is very safe in terms of personal security: incidents of crime against foreigners are extremely low and Yangon is considered to be one of Asia’s safest large cities, with no areas that need to be avoided. Is Myanmar safe for tourists? IS MYANMAR SAFE? […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Egypt richer than Lebanon?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Egypt with a GDP of $250.9B ranked the 45th largest economy in the world, while Lebanon ranked 81st with $56.6B. By GDP 5-years average growth and GDP per capita, Egypt and Lebanon ranked 49th vs 156th and 139th vs 83rd, respectively. Is Egyptian a rich country? **#8 Egypt is the second-wealthiest country in Africa by […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

How can I check my visa status for Russia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

You can check the status of your visa application on ceac.state.gov. If your visa has been denied, you may find useful information on Ineligibilities and Waivers on usvisas.state.gov. How can I check my Russian visa status online? Each code has a link to the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for checking an […]

Filed Under: Asia

How much is uber from Fort Lauderdale to Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The average cost of a ride from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami is $40-$54 dollars on Uber & $40-$45 dollars on Lyft. How much is a shuttle from Fort Lauderdale to Miami? To access Tri-Rail from the Fort Lauderdale airport, catch a shuttle at the ground transportation level to the Tri-Rail station. You can expect […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Fort Lauderdale

Is Seattle cheap to live?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Seattle’s cost of living ranges from 19% to 50% higher than the national average, depending on the factors you’re measuring (housing, transportation, food, etc.) and how much territory you consider as part of the area. Is it expensive to live in Seattle? Living in Seattle is almost twice as expensive as the United States’ average. […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Seattle, Washington

Why was Belgium created?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The main idea was to create a state which would serve as a buffer territory against any future French intervention. During the Vienna Congress, the creation of a Belgian state was suggested, but this option did not get enough support. When and why was Belgium created? After the defeat of the French in 1814, a […]

Filed Under: Europe

What produces Antigua Power?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Like many island nations, Antigua and Barbuda is almost entirely reliant on imported fossil fuels, leaving it vulnerable to global oil price fluctuations that directly impact the cost of electricity. Where does Antigua get power from? Electricity generation in Antigua and Barbuda is entirely from fossil fuels. Petroleum is used extensively, mainly for electricity production […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What is the majority race in West Virginia?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Virginia are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%), White (Hispanic) (1.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.786%). What is the ethnic makeup of West Virginia? According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Virginia was: White: 93.08% Black or African American: […]

Filed Under: United States

Is it illegal to send clothes to Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Shipping Commercial Items to Mexico Used clothes and shoes declared as gifts or commercial items are prohibited from being sent to Mexico. Any used clothing items sent to Mexico declared other than as used personal effects will result in the shipment being rejected by Mexican customs and returned to the origin country. What items Cannot […]

Filed Under: Mexico

Is it expensive to live in Dublin Ireland?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Summary about cost of living in Dublin, Ireland: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,609$ (3,182€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,008$ (888€) without rent. Dublin is 21.49% less expensive than New York (without rent). What is a good salary to live in Dublin? The €50-60k per year is a […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 46
  • Go to page 47
  • Go to page 48
  • Go to page 49
  • Go to page 50
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 1016
  • Go to Next Page »

Destinations

  • Africa and Middle East
  • Asia
  • Australasia
  • Canada
  • Caribbean
  • Central and South America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Mexico
  • United States
  • About
  • Privacy Policy for theflatbkny.com

Copyright © 2026 · theflatbkny.com