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Where should I stay in Prague for the first time?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Old Town. Old Town. Old Town is the most centrally located neighbourhood in Prague. This is where most tourists stay for their first time in Prague, as the area concentrates many historical sights and restaurants, making it the best area to stay in Prague for first-time visitors. What area is best to stay in Prague? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Czech Republic, Prague

Can Americans live in Lisbon Portugal?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Can American Citizens Move to Portugal? Technically you’re allowed to enter the country visa-free and stay there for up to 90 days. If you wish to live there long-term, then you need to get a residence permit. Where do American expats live in Lisbon? There are plenty of houses and apartments to rent in Cascais […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Lisbon, Portugal

Why doesn’t the Netherlands have orange in its flag?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Why is the Dutch flag not orange? The flag was actually originally orange, white and blue, designed by William of Orange himself.The first theory is that the dye used to stain the flags orange was prone to changing to a red colour over time, and so to avoid confusion the flag was officially changed to […]

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Is Finland a high cost of living?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cost of living in Finland is, on average, 3.83% higher than in United States. Rent in Finland is, on average, 37.81% lower than in United States. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Finland? Average Cost of Living Planning a move to Finland? Here’s everything you need to know about housing, salaries, […]

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How can I retire with healthcare in France?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

If you live permanently in France, you can get a French social security card for healthcare, called a carte vitale. You can also apply to be covered by the French healthcare system (PUMA) once you’ve lived there for three months. Do expats get free healthcare in France? The Protection Maladie Universelle (PUMA) now grants all […]

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Is Serbia in Europe or Asia?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Location: Serbia is a landlocked country in South East Europe which covers part of the Pannonian Plain and Central and Western Balkan Peninsula. It borders Hungary to the north, Romania and Bulgaria to the east, North Macedonia and Kosovo to the south, and Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro to the west. What country is […]

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What side of ww2 was Bulgaria on?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Now Bulgaria was on the Soviet side, and Germany the enemy. Many men were drafted by the Red Army, including my great-grandfather. When WWII ended, Bulgaria was on the side of the victorious powers. Was Bulgaria part of the allies in ww2? Bulgaria’s wartime government was pro-German under Georgi Kyoseivanov, Bogdan Filov, Dobri Bozhilov, and […]

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Is English spoken in Sweden?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

English might not be the official language in Sweden, but almost everyone in Sweden excels at speaking it. In 2017 Sweden ranked 2nd out of 80 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index ↗️ (EF EPI), which measures the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries. Is English commonly spoken in Sweden? English might be one […]

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What names are banned in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Names Iceland banned this year Lucifer. Ariel. Lady. Zelda. Aryan. Ezra. Sezar. Why is the name Harriet banned in Iceland? The committee refused to accept the names of Duncan and Harriet Cardew—Icelandic-born children of a British father and an Icelandic mother—because their names did not meet the criteria for being added to the registry of […]

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Is studying in Netherlands difficult?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Studying at a university in the Netherlands is not easy. During the first four weeks of the course in last September, every student had to learn how to manage the pressure. In the process of doing so, some students got hospitalized, some students broke into tears in the class, and some students never came back. […]

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Is French Riviera the same as Monaco?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Monaco is a sovereign city-state, with five quarters and ten wards, located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. What country is French Riviera? FranceThis phenomenon is observed very little or not on the coast between the French Riviera and the Italian Riviera.French Riviera. French Riviera Côte d’Azur (French) Còsta d’Azur (Occitan) Country France and […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, French Riviera

Is Ireland bigger than Scotland?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Republic of Ireland is 0.90 times as big as Scotland Around 40% of the country’s population of 4.9 million people resides in the Greater Dublin Area. The sovereign state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. Is Ireland bigger than England? United Kingdom is about 3.5 times […]

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Does NHS cover me in Germany?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

You must have health insurance cover to live in Germany. You may still have to pay for some services or to use some parts of the healthcare system.UK nationals usually access the German healthcare system in one of these ways: joining a statutory German health insurer. Is NHS free in Germany? Healthcare in Germany is […]

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How long was Croatia under Hungary?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

816 years. Following the breakup of Austria-Hungary after its defeat in World War I, Croatian Parliament declared independence on 29 October 1918 and decided to join the newly formed State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs, ending Habsburg rule and the personal union with Hungary after 816 years. Was Croatia ever part of Hungary? According to […]

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How much does a loaf of bread cost in Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Cost of living in Poland: Food prices 2021 Product Average cost (PLN) Loaf of white bread 3.00 Butter (200 g) 5.00 Milk (1 litre) 2.50 Flavoured yoghurt (150 g) 1.50 How much does a bread cost in Poland? Using public transport in Poland comes at a cost of: 0.86 USD (3.50 PLN) for a one-way […]

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