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About Shelia Campbell

Sheila Campbell has been traveling the world for as long as she can remember. Her parents were avid travelers, and they passed their love of exploration onto their daughter. Sheila has visited every continent on Earth, and she's always looking for new and interesting places to explore.

Is Chinatown in San Francisco Safe?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The densest neighborhood west of New York City, San Francisco’s Chinatown is an energetic place to live. Chinatown has a high violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for San Francisco. Is Chinatown San Francisco worth visiting? A visit to Chinatown is a worthwhile trip if you are staying in San Francisco not […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, San Francisco

What food is Tennessee best known for?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Barbecue. From pulled pork to sweetly slathered ribs, Tennessee is known for its mouthwatering barbecue. In addition to sandwiches, you’ll find spicy beans, mac ‘n cheese, and coleslaw on most barbecue restaurant menus. Some places even pile coleslaw on top of the meat for an extra tasty option. What kind of food is Tennessee famous […]

Filed Under: United States

Who is the richest man in Malaysia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tan Sri Robert Kuok. Collective net worth of Malaysia’s richest rebound 14% yoy Ranking Name Net worth (US$, billion) 1 Tan Sri Robert Kuok 12.2 2 Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan 9.6 6 Datuk Lee Yeow Chor & Lee Yeow Seng 4.9 9 Tan Sri Chen Lip Keong 3.4 Who is the richest person in […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is the cost of living in Kentucky compared to New York?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Comparison Highlights Cost of Living Indexes Louisville-Jefferson County, KY Manhattan, NY Overall Index: Homeowner, No Child care, Taxes Not Considered 89.7 221.4 Food & Groceries 97.0 120.4 Housing (Homeowner) 69.6 520 Median Home Cost $206,900 $1,144,100 Is Kentucky expensive to live in? An amount below 100 means Kentucky is cheaper than the US average. A […]

Filed Under: United States

How many seasons does Boston have?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

four. Boston is known for having four distinct seasons, with noticeable differences between spring, summer, fall, and winter. How long does winter last in Boston? The cold season lasts for 3.4 months, from December 4 to March 15, with an average daily high temperature below 45°F. The coldest month of the year in Boston is […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Boston, Massachusetts

Why did the South Vietnamese army lose?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The war was lost because Congress drastically reduced aid to South Vietnam while North Vietnam was receiving greatly increased support from its communist patrons. Why was the South Vietnamese army weak? Despite this, by 1975, the SVA was in tatters and the North had defeated the South.Whereas the forces of the North – and their […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Rajasthan A Blue City?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Jodhpur was historically the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, which is now part of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the “Blue City” among people of Rajasthan and all over India. Why is […]

Filed Under: India

How many Spanish speakers are in New Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

524,990 speakers. The most common foreign languages spoken in New Mexico are Spanish (524,990 speakers), Navajo (63,702 speakers), and Other Native Languages of North America (32,435 speakers). Do most people speak Spanish in NM? There is no official language for the state of New Mexico; the majority of the speakers living in the state speak […]

Filed Under: United States

What did the Vikings call France?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Viking Settlements: Europe and Beyond In 911, the West Frankish king granted Rouen and the surrounding territory by treaty to a Viking chief called Rollo in exchange for the latter’s denying passage to the Seine to other raiders. This region of northern France is now known as Normandy, or “land of the Northmen.” What was […]

Filed Under: Europe

Why did Italy betray Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 1911 during the Italo-Turkish war over Libya, Italy asked for military assistance from her allies Austria and Germany. They flatly refused on the grounds that the Alliance was only for defense purpose in case any of the 3 nations got attacked. Why did Italy go against Germany? Ever since Mussolini began to falter, Hitler […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is Ohio’s?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Ohio, constituent state of the United States of America, on the northeastern edge of the Midwest region.Ohio’s capital, after being located in Chillicothe and Zanesville during the early years of statehood, was finally established in newly founded and centrally located Columbus in 1816. What is Ohio known for? Here are some other things that Ohio […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the number 1 attraction in Wisconsin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

1. Oshkosh. The small town of Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago, northwest of Milwaukee, is famous for two things: the popular line of kids’ clothing and its place on the world’s airshow circuit. The world’s largest meeting of aviators, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has been held here every summer since 1970. What is the #1 tourist attraction? […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the weather like in Tunisia in October?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Autumn showers begin in October, but the bright sunshine and moderate winds soon dry any wet ground. The Tunisia weather in October reaches fantastic highs of 28°C. Resorts in the south, such as the idyllic island of Djerba, can be even warmer. Even if a few clouds appear, the average low temperature only dips to […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Why do Singaporeans say lah?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

‘Lah’: a common understanding Singlish uses about 11 particles, mostly borrowed from Chinese dialects like Hokkien or Cantonese, to indicate the attitude of how something is said. This simple three-letter word can mean an affirmation, dismissal, exasperation or exclamation in different contexts. Why do Malaysians say lah? In Malay, ‘lah’ is used to change a […]

Filed Under: Asia

Which one is better Berlin or Frankfurt?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

For most travelers, the answer is, choose Berlin. Berlin is the capital of Germany and a very large city (over 3.5 million people), while Frankfurt is an important financial center but a much smaller city with under 1M people. Berlin has a very rich history, culture, and nightlife. Is Frankfurt more expensive than Berlin? This […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Berlin, Germany

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