Things you should NEVER do when dining in France Don’t ask for more food. Don’t get your steak well done. Don’t put your bread on the plate. Don’t put butter on the bread. Don’t drink anything but wine or water with dinner. Cut into cheese correctly (or let someone else do it) Don’t cut up […]
How much does McDonald’s pay per hour in Germany?
Frequently asked questions about a McDonalds Cashier salaries. How much does a McDonalds Cashier in Germany make? The highest salary for a McDonalds Cashier in Germany is €10 per hour. The lowest salary for a McDonalds Cashier in Germany is €9 per hour. How much do McDonald’s employees make an hour in Germany? The average […]
Do Icelanders like American tourists?
As a tourist you should not notice “hostility” from Icelanders. Yes there are mixed feelings with the US politics, but it’s goes in both directions. In fact USA has been one of Iceland’s most important allies for the last 50-60 years. You will be welcomed and treated as every other tourist that comes here. Do […]
How is Venice dealing with flooding?
Like Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice is designed to work with flooding. Electrical junction boxes are kept where even the highest of tides can’t reach. Elevated wooden walkways, or “duckboards,” are set up quickly to connect buildings when sidewalks are submerged. How does Venice deal with floods? The city has adapted to the flooding by constructing […]
What does sent down from Cambridge mean?
If a student is sent down from their university or college, they are made to leave because they have behaved very badly. [British] What does coming down from Oxford mean? If you come down (from a college or university, especially Oxford or Cambridge University), you leave your studies either permanently or for a short time. […]
How warm is Greece in winter?
around 12 to 15 degrees Celsius. Winter in Greece is generally mild, with temperatures averaging at around 12 to 15 degrees Celsius. However, as you move more to the north, the temperature drops, and in regions such as Epirus and Macedonia or Thrace temperatures regularly drop below zero and can, on rare occasions, go as […]
What percentage of Scotland is Viking?
Vikings are still running rampant through Scotland as, according to the researchers, 29.2 per cent of descendants in Shetland have the DNA, 25.2 per cent in Orkney and 17.5 per cent in Caithness. This compares with just with 5.6 per cent of men in Yorkshire carrying Norse DNA. Are the Scottish related to Vikings? The […]
What’s unique about Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is a unique city, characterized by its canals, cycling culture, strong economy, and happy locals. It is actually known as being the happiest city in the world, due to its shorter workdays, free college tuition, more vacation days, and levels of personal interaction. What is Copenhagen famous for? Copenhagen is known for being the […]
How many vaults are in Edinburgh?
In total there are approximately 120 rooms or ‘vaults’ beneath the surface of the South Bridge, ranging in size from two metres squared to forty metres squared. South Bridge officially opened for business on 1 March 1788. Is there an underground city in Edinburgh? Hidden beneath the streets and bridges of Edinburgh, are several underground […]
Does Iceland have bugs?
Iceland has an undeserved reputation as being a country free of bugs, especially biting insects that you might find in warmer climates.While there are numerous species in Iceland, there are two in particular that are most common: Chironomidae, also known as lake midges, and Simuliidae, also known as the black fly. What kind of bugs […]
Why is Copenhagen Considered a smart city?
The smart city Copenhagen is a living laboratory for testing smart technologies to handle the challenges of urbanisation and climate change. Unique access to data and efficient public-private sector partnerships attract many multinationals. Greater Copenhagen is a smart city front-runner. Is Denmark a smart city? In 2014, “Copenhagen Connecting”, a concept for digital infrastructure, won […]
What qualifications do I need to teach English in France?
In order to teach English in France, most teachers will require a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of relevant work experience, and CELTA certification or equivalent. The average salary for teaching in France is $800 – $2,000 per month. Is there a need for English teachers in France? France represents a sizable job market, […]
Is Austria smaller than Switzerland?
Austria is a small, predominantly mountainous country in Central Europe, approximately between Germany, Italy and Hungary. It has a total area of 83,871 square kilometres (32,383 sq mi), about twice the size of Switzerland. What countries are smaller than Switzerland? The 100 Smallest Countries in the World Rank Country Total are in km2 (mi2) 63 […]
Do they speak English at Frankfurt Airport?
As at most international airports in Europe, all of the passport control officers will speak English. I was there a month ago, speak no German, and had no problem communicating with them. Does Frankfurt Airport have signs in English? As the signage in the airport is currently in German and English, the new app function […]
Why Ireland is called Green Island?
Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle because it’s very green. It’s green because it rains a lot. It’s warm and wet in the summer and cold and wet in the winter! It’s the 3rd largest island in Europe – 84,421 km. What is Ireland Green? Why is Ireland so Green? A combination of the […]