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Can I use Medicare in Thailand?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Retirees who are moving to a foreign country cannot use Medicare to pay for health care while they are living overseas. The options for retirees are to buy private coverage, to pay into a government-sponsored system in their new country of residence, or to go without coverage. Does Medicare cover internationally? Medicare usually does not […]

Filed Under: Asia

How hot is Provence in July?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

75˚F. July is the hottest and driest month of the year with an average temperature of 75˚F (24˚C) and 10-14 full hours of daily sunshine (more along the coast and closer to the Italian border). You can expect lows of 64˚F (18˚C) and highs of 84˚F (29˚C) with less than half an inch of rain […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: France, Provence

What is friend in Australian?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Australian Slang Words and Phrases: Talk Like a Local.G’day mate – Let’s start off simple, with a phrase that most people are already familiar with. ‘G’day mate’ is a greeting term used by many (mainly old-fashioned) Australians. Basically, like saying ‘good day, friend’ but with our own twist! How do you say friend in Australian? […]

Filed Under: Australasia

Do I need a visa to go to Guadeloupe?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Having to get a visa to Guadeloupe takes all the fun out of traveling. A visa is not required for this destination. Register your trip with the US Department of State! How long can an American stay in Guadeloupe? 90 daysShort-stay/Schengen visa: 90 days within a six-month period; long-stay visa: valid for stays of over […]

Filed Under: Caribbean

How can an American move to Peru?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

Permanent residency is not possible in Peru, aside from two options: either you have a job, or a Peruvian spouse. Otherwise you will either be obliged to take out a tourist visa for 90 or 183 days, or a work permit, or have lived and worked in Peru long enough to qualify for naturalization. Can […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Can I collect Social Security and live in Costa Rica?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Moving to Costa Rica To qualify, you need to prove that you receive at least $1,000 per month from Social Security or a pension. Another residency visa option is the rentista program, which requires you to show an income of $2,500 per month for two years or to make a $60,000 deposit in a Costa […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

What crop is North Dakota known for?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Some of North Dakota’s most prominent commodities are grown here, including soybeans, sugarbeets, spring wheat, dry edible beans and most of the corn for grain, though corn is grown in other parts of the state as well. What is the main crop in North Dakota? Soybeans, corn and wheat are No. 1, 2 and 3 […]

Filed Under: United States

Does Argentina speak German?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

While Argentina’s official language is Spanish, Argentina has enjoyed so much international migration that Arabic, Italian, German, English, and French are also spoken—at least in pockets throughout the country. There are also over one million speakers of various tribal languages, including Quecha and Guaraní. What percentage of Argentina is German? Argentina: Those of German ancestry […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

Is Edinburgh more friendly than Glasgow?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The research on the top 50 UK towns and cities with the greatest sense of community, taking into account factors that denote an open and friendly community that anyone would want to be a part of, saw Edinburgh overtake Glasgow to be named the most welcoming city in the UK. Is Edinburgh nicer than Glasgow? […]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Edinburgh, Scotland

Who ruled Chile before independence?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

By the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors began to colonize the region of present-day Chile, and the territory was a colony between 1540 and 1818, when it gained independence from Spain. Who was the first ruler of Chile? Organization of the Republic (1826–1830) No. Name (Birth–Death) Vice President 1 Manuel Blanco Encalada (1790–1876) Agustín Eyzaguirre 2 […]

Filed Under: Central and South America

How much does a house cost in Poland?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Warsaw is still the most expensive place to buy property, with one square metre costing an average of 10,866 zloty (€2,400) in November. Poland’s capital is followed by Gdańsk (9,851 zloty), Kraków (9,168 zloty) and Wrocław (8,312 zloty).Poland records second fastest house price increase in Europe. Country % change in house price Lux. 13.6 Poland […]

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How many people visited Bali in 2018?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

In January 2018, there were only 358 065 foreign tourists coming to the island; in which this number grew steadly from month to month until reached 528 512 tourists in May 2018 which totally accounted for 2 348 455 bt the end of May 2018 (Bali Statistics Agency, July 2018). How many tourists visited Bali […]

Filed Under: Asia Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia

Is it better to live in Arizona or Nevada?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Arizona exempts Social Security and some pensions from taxation. There’s no inheritance, gift, or estate tax.Nevada has no state income tax or inheritance tax, making it the ideal state for someone who has a high income in retirement or a substantial 401(k) or IRA that they will be forced to distribute at 70.5. Is Arizona […]

Filed Under: United States

How many Ugandan shillings are in a loaf of bread?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

Cost of living in Uganda is, on average, 53.07% lower than in United States.Cost of Living in Uganda. Restaurants Edit Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 8,538.78USh Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3,411.24USh Rice (white), (1 lb) 1,811.45USh Eggs (regular) (12) 5,302.37USh How much is Ugandan bread? Price per night in a luxury hotel in […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

Is Afrikaans widely spoken in South Africa?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

With about seven million native speakers in South Africa, or 13.5% of the population, it is the third most spoken language in the country. Estimates of the total number of Afrikaans speakers range between 15 and 23 million. Afrikaans Native speakers 7.2 million (2016) 10.3 million L2 speakers in South Africa (2002) Is Afrikaans the […]

Filed Under: Africa and Middle East

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