The skyscrapers of Shanghai and its modern appearance is the symbol of the economic development of China, Shanghai today is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features. Is Shanghai a developed city? Shanghai is a city under rapid development, aiming to become an international cultural capital. Its government sees culture as an […]
Should I go to Laos or Cambodia?
It’s so hard to choose between these two beautiful countries! Cambodia has magnificent temples, beaches and a fascinating and haunting past, whilst Laos offers a glimpse of the Southeast Asia of times gone by, with a wonderful sense of peace and great diversity of people. Is Laos or Cambodia safer? Laos was the most bombed […]
Can you smoke cigarettes in Bali?
Bali Introduces No Smoking Law in Public Places 7, 2013 stipulates that tobacco smoking is not allowed in public places in Bali. These places include places of education, work places, places of worship, recreation areas or areas frequented by children. How much is a pack of cigarettes in Bali? The price of cigarettes in Bali […]
What is the beauty of Nepal?
Nepal, if not ‘the one’ but surely, she is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. Nestled in the lap of the gigantic Himalayan Range, tiny land-locked Nepal has eight out of ten highest mountains in the world, including Mt. Everest – the tallest in the world. What makes Nepal beautiful? Nepal is a […]
Are Singapore schools good?
Today Singapore’s education system is considered the best in the world. The country consistently ranks at the top of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a triennial test of 15-year-olds in dozens of countries, in the main three categories of maths, reading and science. Is Singapore’s education system good? For example, rankings published […]
Can Americans move to Shanghai?
If you are moving to Shanghai, then most likely you will need a visa. There are 4 main types of visa expats usually apply for before they immigrate to Shanghai: tourist, student, business, and work visas. Depending on the reason of your stay in Shanghai, you need to apply for a corresponding type of visa. […]
Who is billionaire of Nepal?
Binod Chaudhary. #2141 Binod Chaudhary Binod Chaudhary controls CG Corp Global and is Nepal’s sole billionaire. His biggest assets are a controlling stake in Nepal’s Nabil Bank and CG Foods, maker of the popular Wai Wai noodles. Wai Wai has overseas factories in India, Serbia and Bangladesh with a new one being constructed in Egypt. […]
Is Mumbai colder than Singapore?
The annual average temperature is 0.8 °C (1.4°F) cooler. Average monthly temperatures vary by 3.9 °C (7°F) less in Singapore.The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 4.9° higher in Singapore than in Mumbai/ Bombay. Relative humidity levels are 5.5% higher. Is Singapore colder than India? Meanwhile the median temperature in Singapore, throughout the […]
Is South Vietnam a free country?
Vietnam, a one-party Communist state, has one of south-east Asia’s fastest-growing economies and has set its sights on becoming a developed nation by 2020. It became a unified country once more in 1975 when the armed forces of the Communist north seized the south. Is South Vietnam its own country? South Vietnam (red) in 1972. […]
What is the best thing to buy in Sri Lanka?
Top 11 things to buy in Sri Lanka (besides elephant themed items) Tea. Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it was once called, is one of the world’s major tea producing countries. Traditional masks. Coconut shell kitchen utensils. Spices. Batik items. Gems and jewellery. Ayurvedic products. Sarees and sarongs. What is famous in Sri Lanka buy? […]
What can you buy with 1 dollar in Bali?
Indonesia: What a Dollar Can Buy You 1 load of laundry (about 3.5 kg) 1 creamy avocado shake. 2 km taxi ride. 4 liters (1 gal.) of drinking water. 1 pre-cut pineapple on touristy Seminyak beach, Bali. 1 hour of Internet access. 1 vegetarian meal in a typical warung. 2 liters of gasoline. How much […]
How do the Japanese answer the phone?
Answering the phone. When answering a personal call on your own phone, the standard way to answer the phone is simply, 「もしもし」 (moshi moshi) which is the equivalent of the English “Hello”. However, moshi moshi is not appropriate if you are answering a business call. Why do Japanese say Moshi Moshi on the phone? In […]
What increased US involvement in Vietnam?
China had become communist in 1949 and communists were in control of North Vietnam. The USA was afraid that communism would spread to South Vietnam and then the rest of Asia. It decided to send money, supplies and military advisers to help the South Vietnamese Government. Why did the US involvement in Vietnam increase? Johnson’s […]
Why did Japan want to expand its territories during and after World War I?
Japan needed to import raw materials such as iron, rubber, and oil to maintain strong economic growth. The Japanese felt that acquiring resource-rich territories would establish economic self-sufficiency and independence, and they also hoped to jump-start the nation’s economy in the midst of the Great Depression. Why did Japan want to expand their territory? As […]
How much should I budget for Bali?
Bali trip cost for one week Estimated Costs Airfare $850 Accommodations $480 ($100 X 6 nights) Transportation and attractions $120 Food and drink $175 ($25 X 6 7 days) How much should I budget for a month in Bali? Cost of Living in Bali: $720 to $2,600 Average Monthly Expenses Costs Rent (private guesthouse vs […]