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Why are groceries so expensive in Barbados?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Barbados is a place where you can find whatever you want to eat at all price levels. Food shopping is more expensive as everything is imported and taxed on arrival and when sold. Why is food so expensive in Barbados? At this point you may be asking why Barbados is so expensive? One of the […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Is there a rainy season in Curacao?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Curaçao doesn’t have a heavy rainy season, but precipitation does change throughout the year. February through June is the driest period; often we’ll see no rain at all. Some rain may fall during January, as well as July, August and September. The months of October, November and December are the wettest months. Does it rain […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

Why is it Beijing and not Pekin?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The capital of China is called 北京. For Chinese, 北 means north and 京 means capital. Peking and Beijing are approximations to the sounds Chinese use to pronounce these two characters. Modern Chinese distinguish between P and B very differently to Latin or English, and there was no use of P and B in ancient […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Beijing, China

Is there gambling in Mobile Alabama?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

For Mobile, Alabama casinos, the closest casino would be Wind Creek Casino Atmore which is about 50 miles northeast of downtown Mobile. The only land-based casinos in Alabama are on Native American reservations. There are no Alabama casinos with table games. Does Mobile Alabama have any casinos? Wind Creek Casino and Hotel (windcreekcasino.com) in Atmore […]

Filed Under: United States

Does Chile have any forests?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Chile is home to almost one third of the world’s few remaining large tracts of relatively undisturbed temperate forests. It also houses the second largest coastal temperate rainforest on the planet. Globally, over half of these highly productive and species-rich coastal forests have been cleared to date. How many forests are in Chile? According to […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Which country is the first friend of Nepal?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The United Kingdom is also the first country in the world with which Nepal had established diplomatic relations. The United Kingdom is the first country in the world which established its Embassy in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. This is the country where Nepal had established its first diplomatic mission (Legation). Which country is best […]

Filed Under: Asia

Is Nigeria in West or Central Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Western Africa (17) – Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Is Nigeria Central Africa? At its height it encompassed an area covering not only much of Chad, but also parts of modern southern Libya, eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria, northern Cameroon, […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Do you have to pay to get on the beach in Miami?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

The beach itself is free everywhere in Miami Beach and does not need a fee. If you plan to ask about removing it, your best bet will be before you book the room, not after. How much does it cost to go to the beach in Miami? Cost of a Trip to Miami Beach, FL, […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Miami

How big are the waves in Jacksonville Beach?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Current Surf Report for Jacksonville Beach Current Conditions High 5:52AM 6.17ft Low 12:22PM -0.33ft High 6:08PM 5.44ft Does Jacksonville Beach have good waves? Jacksonville boasts some of the best surfing in Florida. Surf’s up! Jacksonville is the perfect place to try surfing. Take a lesson on a long board, watch the surfers catch waves at […]

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Florida, Jacksonville

Is Oklahoma West or Midwest?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

According to the Census Bureau, the South consists of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. What region is Oklahoma considered? According to National Geographic, Oklahoma is part of the Southwest Region of the United States. Is Oklahoma considered Southwest or Midwest? […]

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Can I live in Germany with Australian passport?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Australian citizens are allowed to travel to Germany and to stay in Germany for up to 90 days without having to apply for a visa, as long as their passport is valid for the entire duration of the stay and as long as they do not engage in any kind of employment in Germany. Can […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Is 7 nights in the Maldives enough?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Avoid staying too many days in the Maldives. Unless you are into specific activities that require time such as diving & deep-sea fishing, Maldives is perfect for a short stay instead of a long one.4 to 5 days is usually sufficient if staying in one hotel and perhaps 7 days if 2 hotels. How many […]

Filed Under: Asia

Do they speak English in the Algarve?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Algarve – Includes Faro, Albufeira, Lagos and Portimao. Tourist and expat hotspot, so English is widely spoken here. Plenty of English speakers also retire here, and many report having lived there for years without needing to learn Portuguese. Is English widely spoken in Portugal? English is the second most widely spoken language in Portugal. While […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Algarve, Portugal

Does it snow in Colombia?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

At the height of the Andean Range, over 4,500 m above sea level, majestic peaks rise high enough above the country’s tropical heat to be perpetually covered in snow. Colombia has six snow-capped mountains, three of which are volcanoes. Does Colombia get snow? Colombia is located near the equator so it does not have extreme […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How do you say good morning in Singapore?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Learning greetings in the ethnic language goes a long way to breaking the ice with Singaporeans. You can say “hello” in Mandarin – Ni Hao, in Indian – Namaste and in Malay, the greeting is based on the time of day – Selamat Pagi for good morning, Selamat Tengah Hari for good afternoon and Selamat […]

Filed Under: Asia

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