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How much does it cost to buy an apartment in Amsterdam?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

A 2 – 3 room apartment in De Pijp area will cost around 250,000 – 400,000 Euro. For those who want to pay a bit less there are small apartments in an outer suburb – prices start from 180,000 Euro. Can you buy an apartment in Amsterdam? The short answer is yes. The Netherlands does […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Is San Francisco Chinatown safe?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The densest neighborhood west of New York City, San Francisco’s Chinatown is an energetic place to live. Chinatown has a high violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for San Francisco. Is Chinatown San Francisco worth visiting? A visit to Chinatown is a worthwhile trip if you are staying in San Francisco not […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: California, San Francisco

Do we tip in Budapest?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

When you talk about sit-down eateries in Budapest, the standard tip rate for a good service is 10% of the bill and 15% for an exceptional service. However, many restaurants in Budapest charge a 12.5% service charge on the total bill. So, you don’t need leave anything extra. Is it normal to tip in Hungary? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Budapest, Hungary

Why is it called Colorado?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

What does “Colorado” mean? The name was applied to the Colorado river because of the red sandstone soil of the region, and came into use for the entire territory after the discovery of gold in the Pike’s Peak region. In 1861 congress chose Colorado as the name for the Territory. In 1876 Colorado became the […]

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Which famous Dam is situated in Uttarakhand?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Dams in Uttarakhand # Name Max Height above Foundation (m) 1 Baigul Dam 13.7 2 Baur Dam 17.98 3 Bhimtal Dam 16.16 4 Dhauliganga Dam 56 Which dam is situated in Uttarakhand? The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near […]

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Is Romania a developed or developing country?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Romania is a developing country, with a high-income economy, ranking 49th in the Human Development Index. It has the world’s 45th largest economy by nominal GDP. Romania experienced rapid economic growth in the early 2000s; its economy is now based predominantly on services. Is Romania highly developed? The World Bank classified Romania as a high-income […]

Filed Under: Europe

Can you swim in Bermuda in May?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

May is usually quite beautiful in Bermuda, with temperatures in mid 70’s and sea temperatures usually in low 70’s at that time. As the weather gets warmer – so too do does the ocean’s temperature. Currently, the sea surface temperature is running about 82 degrees. What months Can you swim in Bermuda? The best time […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Which country has most Punjabi?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Punjabis in Pakistan While the total population of Punjab is 110 million, ethnic Punjabis are numbered as 106,466,922 which makes up 44.7% of the national population of 238 million Pakistanis; this makes Punjabis the largest ethnic group in Pakistan by population. Where do most Punjabis live? Today, the largest Punjabi communities in Canada are situated […]

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What two states are named after Queen Victoria?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

The ‘Virginias’ Were Named for a Virgin Queen Virginia (and subsequently West Virginia) was settled by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1584. Which two cities are named after Queen Victoria? Two of the largest cities in Saskatchewan—Regina (Latin for queen) and Prince Albert—are named after Victoria and her husband. Prince Edward Island is named after Victoria’s […]

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How is the weather in Colorado in December?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Daily high temperatures decrease by 5°F, from 49°F to 45°F, rarely falling below 27°F or exceeding 65°F. Daily low temperatures decrease by 5°F, from 27°F to 22°F, rarely falling below 6°F or exceeding 39°F. Does it snow in Colorado in December? There might not be a huge amount of snowfall, but generally speaking, December is […]

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How long is ferry from NYC to Martha’s Vineyard?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

5 hours. The New York to Martha’s Vineyard service takes 5 hours with no connecting stops. WIFI, bar and refreshments and 12 large screen TVs available. ​The fast ferry service from New Bedford takes 50 minutes, and pets and bicycles are permitted, WIFI and refreshments are available. Can you take a ferry from NYC to […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

How can a US citizen open a bank account in Mexico?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Required Documents for Opening a Bank Account as a Non-resident form of photo identification, generally your passport; letter with proof of residence, such as a utility bill (dated within the last 3 months); proof of legal entry into Mexico (e.g. residency card or your FMM visa). Can I open a bank account in Mexico from […]

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Where do students live in Dublin?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The majority of Trinity College student living in flats and bedsits live in the Dublin postal districts of 3,7 and 9 on the Northside and 2, 4, 6, 6w and 8 on the Southside. When you have found a place you are interested in, remember: the early bird catches the worm. Where do most students […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dublin, Ireland

What is homestead exemption Georgia?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

A homestead exemption can give you tax breaks on what you pay in property taxes. A homestead exemption reduces the amount of property taxes homeowners owe on their legal residence. You must file with the county or city where your home is located. Each county has different applications and required documents. How much does Georgia […]

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Why there is no night in Iceland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

This natural phenomenon is caused due to the tilt in the Earth’s axis causing longer hours of sunlight in the higher latitude locations, such as the lucky Iceland. In Iceland, you will start to feel the winter darkness fade away in March as the days quickly get longer and longer. Why is there no sunset […]

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