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Which is better Bali or Bangkok?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The winner: Thailand works out to be cheaper overall, has a wider range of cuisines and activities for families and has cleaner beaches. If nightlife is where you’re at though, Bali is the winner. Scroll here for our quick side-by-side comparison of each destination. Is Bali cheaper than Thailand? Bali is generally cheaper for most […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

What are some traditions in Tanzania?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Traditions and Customs Only People From Tanzania Will Understand Keep your left hand to yourself. Don’t snog in public. Sniffing food is a no-no. Tanzanians very rarely get angry. Ask before you photograph. Never knock the aged. Understand the meaning of ‘hakuna matata’ Ancestral ties. What is the main culture in Tanzania? Tanzania is one […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Are there tigers in Hawaii?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

To put it in perspective, Hawaii has no poisonous land snakes, bears, crocodiles, hippos, leopards, komodo dragons, hyenas, lions, tigers, poisonous dart frogs, rhinos, etc. Are there tiger sharks in Hawaii? Tiger sharks have been found to navigate between the main Hawaiian islands, and thus appear to occupy home ranges much larger than had been […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

Why is Trinidad food Indian?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Indians arrived on the island with their traditional spices and foods, which, once incorporated, altered the local cuisine even further. The most significant spice was curry. Like stews, any type of meat can be curried and is eaten mostly with roti in their many variations (paratha, dhalphourie, dosti). Is Trinidadian food Indian? Trinidad and Tobago […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why are there so many US troops in Japan?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The United States has over 80,000 troops deployed in Japan and South Korea. We found that U.S. forces help strengthen alliances, promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region, provide quick response to emergencies, and are essential for U.S. national security. The United States incurs costs to achieve these benefits. Why is the US deployed in […]

Filed Under: Asia

How far is Victoria from Vancouver?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Victoria is on Vancouver Island, 107 kilometres (76 miles) southwest of Vancouver. The trip by car and ferry, or bus and ferry, takes approximately 4 hours each way from downtown Vancouver. Alternatively, the trip is a 35 minute flight. Below are options for getting to Victoria. How much does it cost to get from Vancouver […]

Filed Under: Canada

How many immigrants live in Pittsburgh?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

being foreign-born (24,396) out of 306,212 city residents. 8,872 are naturalized US citizens and are 15,524 non-citizens. In comparison, 5.8% of Pennsylvanians are foreign-born [Immigration Policy Center]. metro areas grows in tandem with the immigrant share of the labor force.” Which city has the largest immigrant population? US Cities With the Most Immigrants Rank City […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

Is Toronto nice to live?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Toronto and Montreal are the top two best places to live in the world according to an index of city rankings compiled by The Economist.When Toronto was weighed by factors such as livability, cost of living, business environment, democracy, safety and food security, it came out on top. Is Toronto a good place to live? […]

Filed Under: Canada

Does Nicaragua have an independence Day?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When is Nicaraguan Independence Day? This public holiday is Nicaragua’s National Day and is always celebrated on September 15th. Independence Day in Nicaragua commemorates the independence of the Central American provinces from Spanish rule in 1821. What do Nicaraguans do on their Independence Day? There is a parade in the capital city of Managua, and […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What did the Romans call Madrid?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Matrice. Although the Romans were said to give the city the name of Matrice, the word is actually a pre-Muslim word meaning water. Others say the Moors named the city in the 8th century. Apparently, the River Manzanares was called ‘al-Magrit’, which means water source in Arabic. What was Madrid originally called? Mayrit-Originally named Mayrit, […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Madrid, Spain

Is there a dress code in the Maldives?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

In the evenings, the dress code is fairly casual. Some guests choose to dress up, but the dress code on most islands is relaxed. You will not find occasion to use formal wear, even in the nightclubs. Men often wear tailored shorts or lightweight pants with t-shirts or short-sleeved, button-down shirts. What is not allowed […]

Filed Under: Asia

What is middle class income in Jamaica?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Median and Average Income in Jamaica top Y-o-Y Change Average Household Income $80,205.81 5.0% Median Household Income $64,087.00 3.0% People below Poverty Level 14,356 -8.1% People above Poverty Level 91,693 1.4% What is middle class income salary? Pew defines “middle class” as a person earning between two-thirds and twice the median American household income, which […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Where is a good place to retire in West Virginia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

the best places to retire in West Virginia include: Beckley. Bluefield/Princeton. Hinton. Huntington. Morgantown. Summersville. Weston. What is the best town to live in in West Virginia? Best Cities to Live in West Virginia Rank City 1 Wheeling 2 Morgantown 3 Charleston 4 Fairmont Why is West Virginia a good place to retire? Charleston is […]

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What are the chances of seeing a Hawaii license plate?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

the license plate game: the raw numbers State Cumulative probability of seeing each state States we saw Florida 0.999 Yes Georgia 0.971 Yes Hawaii 0 Idaho 0 What is the rarest US license plate? 1921 Alaska plateSerious U.S. license plate collectors consider the 1921 Alaska plate to be the holy grail of the license plate […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Hawaii

What is unique about West Virginia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

West Virginia is the only state completely within the Appalachian Mountain range, aptly given the nickname the Mountain State.West Virginia is the third most forested state. In fact, the Monongahela National Forest covers nearly a million acres of land and spans across 10 counties. What is West Virginia most known for? West Virginia News Headlines […]

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