• 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 Bahamas tap water safe to drink?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Drinking tap water in the Bahamas is generally of good quality and safety is considered to be well regulated. However, as in any hot tropical country, there are still some precautions that wise visitors prefer to take. First of all, although tap water is considered good, you can still stick to bottled water. Can I […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Which is the best part time job in Canada?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Some of the best Part-time Jobs in Canada for International Students are: Teacher’s assistant. Tutor. Server/Bartender. Barista. Uber driver. Freelancer. Nanny. Dog Walker. Which part time job pays the most in Canada? Here are the Top 5 Highest Paying Part-time Jobs in Canada for International Students: Freelancer. If you enjoy working from home and on […]

Filed Under: Canada

Where is the most expensive home in Michigan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Charlevoix. A sweet lake house on the market for $12.5 million is the most expensive home in all of Michigan. The 16,000-square-foot house is in Charlevoix, MI—a small town in the upper reaches of the state that markets itself as “Charlevoix the Beautiful.” What city in Michigan has the most expensive houses? Listed at $29 […]

Filed Under: United States

When did Naples become independent from Spain?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The War of the Polish Succession displaced the Austrian Habsburgs, and Philip V’s son, Charles of Bourbon (king of Naples, 1734–1759; king of Spain as Charles III, 1759–1788), conquered Naples in 1734 and reestablished an independent kingdom. When did Naples gain independence from Spain? Napoleon first annexed the kingdom to France, then declared it independent, […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Naples

How do Japanese eat on the floor?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Sitting upright on the floor is common in many situations in Japan. For example, meals are traditionally held on a tatami floor around a low table. Sitting on the floor is also customary during the tea ceremony and other traditional events. Do Japanese people eat on floor? Sitting on the floor has long been part […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is 3 days in San Francisco enough?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

While San Francisco in 3 days might not be enough to see EVERYTHING, it will give you a chance to see the best bits of our city. Keep in mind that this city is only 7×7 square miles (that’s 121 square kilometers)—roughly ⅔ the size of Brooklyn in NYC!There are tons of unique things to […]

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

Is Oxford better than Harvard?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Which University is Better According to The Overall Ranking? According to the ‘Times Higher Education’ website, Oxford University ranked 1st overall, giving it the title of best university in the world. Harvard ranked 3rd (Stanford took 2nd place). Is Oxford better than Ivy League? Despite these differences, the institution rivals Ivy League influence in the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: England, Oxford

Are Vietnam era veterans eligible for VA benefits?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

VA Benefits for Vietnam Veterans Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial. Is a Vietnam era veteran considered a Vietnam veteran? However, the more common usage […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is it legal to ask for salary history in Australia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The legal position in Australia It is not unlawful to ask job applicants questions about their salary history or salary expectations. It is unlawful, however, to use the information obtained to discriminate against an applicant on a ground prohibited by anti-discrimination legislation, such as gender, race, age, etc. Is it legal for companies to ask […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is Palm Springs near Hollywood?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Within a 2-hour drive east of the Hollywood studios in Los Angeles, the Palm Springs beckoned with reliably warm weather and cinematic desert expanses framed by the San Jacinto Mountains. Where is Palm Springs in relation to Los Angeles? Palm Springs lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley in central Riverside County approximately […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, Palm Springs

What were two purposes for the forts on the Oregon Trail?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

During the 1800’s, the U.S. Government and other companies built forts along the Oregon, Califor- nia and Mormon Trails to protect the emigrants traveling west and to also provide supplies for these wagon trains. What was the purpose of forts trading posts along the trails? These establishments were generally designated as “Forts.” Their primary purpose […]

Filed Under: United States

Was Great Zimbabwe a Swahili city state?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

As it controlled gold coming from Great Zimbabwe, Kilwa Kisiwani became one of the most prosperous of the Swahili city-states. From 1000 to 1500 CE, Swahili city-states were wealthy urban areas connected both to the African interior and the larger Indian Ocean World. Was Zimbabwe a Swahili city state? At their height from the 12th […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is Netherlands cheaper than us?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Netherlands is 27.4% more expensive than United States. Is Amsterdam cheaper than the US? Amsterdam is 20.53% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Amsterdam is, on average, 45.84% lower than in New York. Is Netherlands better than America? Compared to people in the US, Dutch people are much much healthier. There is […]

Filed Under: Europe

What is hello in Jamaican?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Although a greeting, this question is asked to check on a person to see how they are doing. Hail up – Hi or Hello. Mostly used by Jamaican men especially those practicing the Rastafarian faith. Yow! – Hey. How do Jamaicans say hello? Useful phrases in Jamaican Phrase Jimiekn / Patwah (Jamaican) Welcome Welcome Hello […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Does Austria teach in English?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

There are over 200 English-taught programmes in Austria. Universities in Austria will want to see proof that you have good English-language skills, so that you can easily succeed in their courses. Almost all Austrian universities accept these official English exams: PTE Academic. Is English widely spoken in Austria? While English is widely spoken in Austria, […]

Filed Under: Europe

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 489
  • Go to page 490
  • Go to page 491
  • Go to page 492
  • Go to page 493
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 1015
  • 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