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Can an American live in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Iceland, also known as The Land of Fire and Ice, accepts thousands of immigrants from Europe and America each year. It’s no surprise since the country is blessed with breathtaking waterfalls, spectacular glaciers, plenty of hiking paths and natural springs that attract nature lovers from every corner of the world. Can an American move to […]

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Can you pay in cash in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Purchasing tickets in Amsterdam is possible at a lot of different places.1-hour and 1-2-day tickets can be also purchased on board of the tram or bus. The driver does not accept cash, so you can only pay by credit card or contactless. Can you pay with cash in the Netherlands? Nonetheless, cash remains legal tender […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

How safe is Palermo Sicily?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. The overall risk of traveling to Palermo is medium, meaning that the city is neither too dangerous nor fully safe. Actually, vigilant travelers would spend their holidays without having to worry about their safety. Is Palermo safe at night? Women should not walk alone at night in the historical center of […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Italy, Sicily

Did Napoleon invade Naples?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

In 1806 Emperor Napoleon appointed his brother Joseph Bonaparte to rule over southern Italy as king. Invasion of Naples (1806) Date 8 February – 18 July 1806 Location Kingdom of Naples Result French victory Belligerents French Empire Kingdom of Italy Kingdom of Naples United Kingdom Russian Empire Commanders and leaders Who conquered Naples? The city […]

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How much is a cup of coffee in Lisbon?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Today, the same cup averages around $2.15. That’s an over 48% increase! These rising prices sound high and frustrating, but the price of a cup of coffee in the U.S. actually falls somewhere in the middle when compared to other countries worldwide.2018 Price of Coffee Worldwide. Doha $6.40 Lisbon $0.74 Lagos $0.62 How much does […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

How old do you have to be to smoke in Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

18 years. Regulation of seller. In 1973 the National Board of Health and Welfare in Sweden proposed a minimum-age law of 18 years for purchasing tobacco. However, a statutory age-limit was not introduced until 1997. The age-law stipulates that tobacco may not be sold to those who are under 18 years of age. Do Swedish […]

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What is the main source of income in Finland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The largest sector of Finland’s economy is services at 72.7 percent, followed by manufacturing and refining at 31.4 percent. Primary production is 2.9 percent. With respect to foreign trade, the key economic sector is manufacturing. What is Finland’s economy based on? Finland’s economy is based primarily on private ownership and free enterprise; in some sectors, […]

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Is Hamburg water hard?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Hard and soft water On its way through the soil, water picks up minerals and trace elements.Water below a degree of 8.4 °dh is considered soft, medium hard water lies between 8.4 and 14 °dh. Water above 14 °dh is considered hard. In Hamburg, the degree varies drastically between different neighbourhoods. Is German water hard […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Germany, Hamburg

Does everyone pay taxes in Denmark?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Individuals who are residents in Denmark are subject to full tax liability (i.e. liable to tax on their worldwide income unless the individual is considered to be tax resident in another country according to a double taxation treaty [DTT]). Do I have to pay tax in Denmark? All residents and everyone earning a salary in […]

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How many Serbians died in Jasenovac?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Estimates of the number killed at Jasenovac vary widely. Independent historians put the number of victims at between 80,000 and 100,000. Some Serbs put the death toll at more than 700,000. How many Serbs died at Jasenovac? Around 20,000 Serb, Jewish and Roma children perished at Jasenovac. How many Croats died in Jasenovac? The Jasenovac […]

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Did the Ottoman Empire control Croatia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The advancement of the Ottoman Empire in Europe was stopped in 1593 on Croatian soil (Battle of Sisak). Nevertheless, the Muslim Ottoman Empire occupied parts of Croatia from the 16th to the end of the 17th century. What countries did the Ottoman Empire control? The Ottoman Empire is one of the largest empires in history. […]

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Is alcohol illegal in Norway?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Originally Answered: Can you drink alcohol in Norway? Drinking alcohol is legal, but public drinking is illegal and you can get pretty steep fines for it. Purchasing of alcohol isn’t super accessible compared to other countries, and it’s also fairly expensive. You can (ofcourse) buy alcohol in bars and restaurants. Can you drink alcohol in […]

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Is Iceland quiet?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Iceland is one such place where it is easy to surrender yourself to a true state of peace and quiet; lacking in built-up urban centres, the landscape of the country is open, untouched and awe-inspiring, an overabundance of fresh nature that lends itself to unstirring, intimate appreciation. Is Iceland too touristy? In 2018, 2.3 million […]

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What is there to do in Hungary in the winter?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Hortobagy National Park: The Hungarian Wildlife This is one of the best things to do in Hungary in winter as the sun will be out during the day. The landscape here is beautiful and consists of forests, rivers, plains and green mountains. What is there to do in Budapest in winter? Here are 10 top […]

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Is the Czech Republic part of the EU?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The Czech Republic became a Member State of the European Union on 1 May 2004. Can you use euro in Czech Republic? The Czech Republic’s currency is the Czech koruna or Czech crown (Kč / CZK). Despite being a member of the European Union, the Czech Republic has not adopted the euro yet.Coins come in […]

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