If you happen to be nhậu-ing with people who are older than yourself, there are certain gestures you should use to be polite. According to Vietnamese drinking culture, when offering a beer or food to an older person, you should use both hands, or one hand with the other folded under your elbow. Why do […]
How would you describe Malaysia?
Malaysia boasts one of south-east Asia’s most vibrant economies, the fruit of decades of industrial growth and political stability. Consisting of two regions separated by some 640 miles of the South China Sea, Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious federation of 13 states and three federal territories. What is Malaysia best known for? What is Malaysia […]
Is food safe to eat in Malaysia?
Malaysia is no exception, and is widely regarded as having one of the best street food cultures in the world.Eating street food isn’t without risk though. Many of us will know a friend or family member who’s came down with an upset stomach from eating food from roadside stalls (if it hasn’t already happened to […]
Is Sri Lanka a cheap country?
If you’re on a budget, Sri Lanka can still be fairly inexpensive, so long as you stick to using local transport and staying in cheap guesthouses – you can still travel by bus from one end of the island to the other for around $25, get a filling meal at local cafés for a couple […]
Is Japan a good country to settle?
Japan is a great place to live but for foreigners a proper visa is needed. Most working visas are for a limited time. The visa most all foreigners get is as an English teacher. Is Japan a good place to settle? Japan is home to some of the world’s largest cities, as well as quiet, […]
Are vs sore Japanese?
When you want to talk about things you do not know the name of, you can use such expressions as kore, sore, are, and dore. Kore refers to something close to the speaker; sore refers to something close to the person you’re talking to; are refers to an object that is neither close to the […]
What is the climate in Thailand?
Most of Thailand has a “tropical wet and dry or savanna climate” type (Köppen’s Tropical savanna climate). The majority of the south as well as the eastern tip of the east have a tropical monsoon climate. Parts of the south also have a tropical rainforest climate. Thailand has three seasons. What is the average climate […]
Can foreigners buy property in Chiang Mai?
It’s worth noting, that although foreigners cannot own land in Thailand, they can own the house or structure built thereon. They can apply for a construction permit to build the house in their own name, and then enter into a long-term leasehold with the landowner. Can foreigners own property in Thailand? Generally, foreigners are not […]
How many Nepalese are there in Malta?
In 2019, the 2,273 Nepalis officially residing in Malta made them the fourth largest non-EU nationality on the Mediterranean island. Is there Embassy of Malta in Nepal? Contact details for the Maltese consulate in Kathmandu The consulate of Malta in Kathmandu is located at Pacific Building, Rahmsah Path and can be contacted by telephone on […]
How long does a Russian private visa take?
Visa processing time for this type of visa application is not less than seven working days (no express service). This type of visa can be valid for single or double entries (depending on air tickets information) for the period up to three months only. (no mail or visa processing agency). How long does it take […]
When did Japan cut itself off from the world?
With the Act of Seclusion (1636), Japan was effectively cut off from Western nations for the next 200 years (with the exception of a small Dutch outpost in Nagasaki Harbor). Why did Japan shut itself off from the world? It is conventionally regarded that the shogunate imposed and enforced the sakoku policy in order to […]
What is the national dress of Maldives?
Dhigu Hedhun Also treated as the national dress of Maldives, it serves an essential purpose in representing the island’s identity. This apparel is gown made with lace. It is elegant, made to fit the body contours well. The charm of the outfit lies in the elegance it reflects when it is worn. How do they […]
Is medical care expensive in Thailand?
Compared with the US and Western Europe, healthcare is cheaper in Thailand. Although foreigners working in Thailand have access to free public care, most expats opt for private treatment, as private facilities offer faster and higher quality treatment. Is healthcare in Thailand expensive? An annual checkup or regular visit at a private hospital might cost […]
What are core Bhutanese values?
respect, loyalty, responsibility, resilience, care and harmony. What is the main culture of Bhutan? Bhutan’s culture is strongly based on its Tibetan form of Mahayana Buddhism, which contains a sprinkling of Tibet’s ancient Bon shamanist religion. The country’s rich heritage, protected by Bhutan’s isolation from the modern world until the 1960’s, is still very much […]
How long is the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
between 11 hours. The distance from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train is 751 km. The duration of the train journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is between 11 hours for the fastest train, to 14 hours and 20 minutes for the slowest train. All trains originate from Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok. How […]