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Do you tip grab drivers in Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

How much to tip in Vietnam? – MUST-TO-KNOW. Taxi drivers, electronic taxi driver (Grab): $0.5-1 USD. Private car drivers: $5-10 USD/day. Is it rude to give tips in Vietnam? Tipping isn’t mandatory or customary in Vietnam, but it is always appreciated. If you’re happy with the services provided by waiters, drivers and other service workers, […]

Filed Under: Asia

Are Balinese cats friendly?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

They tend to be extroverted. Generally a friendly and outgoing breed, the Balinese can get along with kids, dogs and other cats. Are Balinese cats aggressive? Balinese cats are playful and affectionate cats known for their chattiness and the close bonds they form with their family members. What breed of cat is friendliest? Here are […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Why is the Grand Canyon so deep?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The canyon measures over 270 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, making it one of the biggest canyons in the world. This natural landmark formed about five to six million years as erosion from the Colorado River cut a deep channel through layers of rock. Is the Grand Canyon very […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Arizona, Grand Canyon

Is tap water safe to drink in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Japan’s tap water is drinkable and safe. The national water infrastructure is reliable, and purification facilities are well-maintained, so the tap water is good quality and easy on the stomach.Japan is one of only fifteen or so countries in the world with clean water. Is it safe to drink tap water everywhere in Japan? Good […]

Filed Under: Asia

What two countries does Louisiana export most?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Top 25 Countries Based on 2020 Dollar Value Rank Country 2017 Value — Total Louisiana Exports and % Share of U.S. Total 56,865 — Total, Top 25 Countries and % Share of State Total 43,362 1 China 7,696 2 Mexico 7,262 What does Louisiana export the most? The state’s largest manufacturing export category is petroleum […]

Filed Under: United States

What is the most popular nickname for Pennsylvania?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Pennsyltucky. The urban/rural divide in Pennsylvania is real and it’s inspired one of Pennsylvania’s more popular nicknames: Pennsyltucky. What is Pennsylvania’s main nickname? Pennsylvania’s essential role in the founding of the United States earned it the nickname, the “Keystone State.” The term “keystone” comes from architecture and refers to the central, wedge-shaped stone in an […]

Filed Under: United States

How much money do I need to go to Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

It’s always better to overestimate the cost of how much money you will need, since nobody wants to be stuck without money while traveling. Machu Travel Peru considers that around $30-40 USD per day -including the additional expenses- seems reasonable. Is Peru expensive to visit? Whilst Peru itself is not an expensive country, its popularity […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What can you not bring into Ecuador?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Prohibited items into Ecuador Any media featuring child pornography. Illegal narcotic drugs. Counterfeit medical devices. Counterfeit and pirated goods. Chemical waste and hazardous substances. What can I bring into Ecuador? Free import: 400 cigarettes, 500 grams of tobacco and 25 cigars; 3 liters of alcoholic beverages per family; 300 milliliter of perfume per person and […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Why is Rwanda helping Mozambique?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Rwanda has sent troops to Mozambique to assist the government in fighting against a four-year Islamist militant insurgency. Why is Rwanda army in Mozambique? Rwanda last month sent 1,000 soldiers to Mozambique to fight the militants, who launched an insurgency in 2017. More than 3,000 people have been killed and 820,000 displaced during the conflict. […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is there still a divide between North and South Vietnam?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The Vietnam War’s north-south division officially ended 31 years ago.Vast cultural differences divide the former republics of North and South Vietnam. Hanoi is as far from Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon, as New York City is from Atlanta. Is Vietnam still divided at the 17th parallel? As part of the agreement, the French […]

Filed Under: Asia

How long is school day in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Taking into account recess and lunchtime, students spend as little as three hours a day in the classroom. Costa Rica has one of the shortest school years in the world: 180 days. Teachers teach different classes and different grades in the morning and in the afternoon. What time is school in Costa Rica? During your […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Does Amtrak run in Tennessee?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Amtrak operates one National Network train through Tennessee, the City of New Orleans (daily Chicago- Memphis-New Orleans). What cities does Amtrak go to in Tennessee? Currently, the only Amtrak stops in Tennessee are in Memphis and Newbern-Dyersburg. Are there any Amtrak stations in Tennessee? Tennessee’s two Amtrak stations are on the City of New Orleans […]

Filed Under: United States

How should I dress in Iquitos Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Cotton clothes and long sleeves Although when it’s hot, we tend to think we’ll go cooler and more comfortable with a short-sleeved shirt or suspenders and shorts, for a trip to Iquitos we recommend wearing cotton clothing. It is the most comfortable and coolest fabric for hot and humid places. What should you not wear […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Barbados rural or urban?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Barbados – Urban population (% of total population) Urban population (% of total population) in Barbados was 31.15 as of 2018. Its highest value over the past 58 years was 40.10 in 1980, while its lowest value was 31.15 in 2018. Is Barbados a city or country? Barbados is an island country in the Lesser […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

What currency does Dublin use?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The euro. The euro is used in the Republic of Ireland. One euro consists of 100 cent. Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. Is Dublin GBP or Euro? Answer: The currency used in Dublin Ireland is the Euro Currency. However, if you go to Northern Ireland the currency used is the […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

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