Spain and Portugal are now part of the same military and economic alliances (Nato and the EU) and Portugal no longer feels threatened, at least militarily. Nevertheless, the Portuguese still mistrust Spain, epitomised in their still popular saying: ‘Neither good winds nor good marriages come from Spain’. Did Spain and Portugal fight each other? Spanish–Portuguese […]
Who conquered Venice?
During the eighteenth century, Venice was a shadow of its former self. It tried to recover its lost influence by declaring war against Tunisia, but in May 1797, Napoleon conquered Venice. During the following years France and Austria fought for dominion over the city. How did Napoleon take Venice? On 18 March 1805, the Treaty […]
How is Cambridge for living?
One of the reasons Cambridge is such a wonderful place to live is that you have all the convenience of a city full of amenities, without the built-up city feel. Throughout the city there are plenty of green spaces, parks, and fields, which are just perfect for an autumn walk. Is Cambridge on a good […]
What airport do you fly to for Barcelona?
Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is the only international airport in the city, located 16km south of the centre. What airport do you fly to to get to Barcelona? Airport El Prat de LlobregatBarcelona Airport El Prat de Llobregat is the Airport closest to Barcelona. It sits 13 kilometres South of Barcelona city […]
How much does it cost to live in Edinburgh as a student?
According to The University of Edinburgh, a broad estimate of the funds needed to live to a reasonable standard in Edinburgh is currently estimated at approximately £8,500 – £11,000 a year for living costs, in addition to tuition fees (please note that price increases and unexpected expenditure should be taken into Is Edinburgh expensive to […]
How much is social insurance in Poland?
Social insurance: 19.52% of declared covered earnings (old age) and 8% (disability and survivors). The minimum income used to calculate contributions is 60% of the national average monthly earnings set by law. What is social security contribution Poland? The contribution rate for the employee is 13.71% of gross salary. The social security shares payable by […]
Does Ireland have reptiles?
The common or viviparous lizard is Ireland’s only native reptile. It can be found in a wide variety of habitats throughout Northern Ireland. Common lizards are only active during the day and hibernate from October to March. Is it true no snakes in Ireland? Ireland is not the only place in the world without snakes […]
What is Santa called in Ukraine?
Saint Nicholas. Ukraine’s Santa Claus is called Did Moroz (Father Frost) or Svyatyy Mykolay (Saint Nicholas). Do they celebrate Christmas in Ukraine? Ukrainians actually have two Christmases. One on December, 25, which is Catholic Christmas, and another one is on January, 7, which is Orthodox Christmas. There are many traditions associated with Christmas, but the […]
Why do Swedes leave Sweden?
Around 1.5 million native Swedes left the country. They went to the Americas and Australia – to escape poverty and religious persecution, and to seek a better life for themselves and their families. Why did Scandinavians leave their country? It was in the 19th century, however, that the great migration of Scandinavians to the U.S. […]
What is the homeless rate in Norway?
Norway has one of the smallest homeless populations in the world, with only 0.07% of the total population being homeless as of 2016. This proportion is less than half of that found in the United States where 0.17% of the population is homeless. What country has the highest homeless rate? List Country Homeless population (per […]
Is Wi-Fi free in Iceland?
You will find free Wifi in Iceland mostly in coffee shops in Reykjavik. You can rent a portable mobile Wi-Fi hotspot so that you can have your own wireless Internet connection all around Iceland. You will access Internet on the largest cellular network in Iceland. How much does Internet cost in Iceland? List of all […]
What ancient civilization lived in Turkey?
From the world’s first known human settlement circa 6500 B.C. at Çatalhöyük, where artwork first appeared in the form of murals and painted relief sculptures of dwellings and domestic shrines, to mighty Ottoman fortresses, Turkey bears the remnants of many of the world’s major civilizations – Hittites, Phrygians, What ancient civilization was in Turkey? The […]
What is bank guarantee in Netherlands?
In the Netherlands if your bank has gone bankrupt, you are covered by the Dutch Deposit Guarantee scheme of the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank, DNB). With the Dutch Deposit Guarantee amounts of up to €100,000 in your bank accounts are protected. This means you will get this money back. What is a bank […]
Is driving in Tuscany difficult?
Driving the country roads of Tuscany is no more difficult than driving country roads in the USA. Tuscany is a very large area centred on Florence. You need to read a guide book to decide what you want to see, and that will inform your decision on where to stay. What is it like to […]
Can you live in Madrid without speaking Spanish?
You can survive in most places in Spain without speaking Spanish, if you want to be a perpetual tourist. Even learning a few Spanish words and phrases, will help you to communicate with the locals. Unless you learn Spanish, you will never be able to be a part of this beautiful and exciting land. Can […]