An information and analytics digest for everyone going abroad or staying home

Archive — October 2016

Health

How not to get sunburned on a sunny vacation

Although summer is long over, many are in no hurry to put away their swimsuits and sun hats. After all, the New Year holidays are ahead, which can be spent in hot tropical countries. And since almost…

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Technology

Guide to Choosing a Microwave Oven

Have you ever wondered what the real differences are between a cheap $30 microwave oven and a more expensive $100 one? In fact, there can be quite noticeable differences. However, the consumer should…

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Technology

Washing machines continue to surprise

The home appliance market is so diverse that it is sometimes very difficult to make a choice. Competition among manufacturers is quite high, so rivals try to create a special, unique product that a…

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Work

How to Create the Perfect Remote Work Environment

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Shopping

Souvenir to Remember – Success in Business

Exchanging souvenir products at a business meeting, conference, corporate celebration with colleagues, partners, and definitely with competitors is a sign of good manners. High-quality souvenir…

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Technology

Good Frames Are No Obstacle for Good Pieces

Many craftswomen sometimes would like to extend the life of their favorite handmade items, whether it's their own creation or the legacy of mothers and grandmothers. Of course, finished paintings and…

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Real estate

Buy an apartment in Kiev

The decision to purchase housing is an important and responsible step, given the variety of offers on the real estate market. Among the many offers from developers, it is sometimes very difficult to…

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Auto tour

Advantages of ordering auto parts online

Currently, auto parts can be purchased not only at an auto store or car market. Today, it is also quite realistic to buy parts for your car in an online store. Most people already know about this…

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Immigration

Quota Restrictions

The Swiss Federal Council decided to increase the quota for people from non-EU countries in 2017. Meanwhile, according to the publication Nashagazeta.ch, EU lawyers do not have a high opinion of the…

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Integration

The Making of New Germans

In 2015, 1.1 million refugees and asylum seekers arrived in Germany, and this year another 300,000 to 400,000 are expected. Many of the newcomers are convinced that after the war they will return to…

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Gourmet guide

Surströmming: A Delicacy for the Brave

What people don't eat in different countries: insects, offal, rotten meat. In Sweden, such delicacies include the well-known pickled herring (surströmming). Not everyone eats it, but it is becoming…

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Auto tour

Passenger bus transportation in Ukraine

Many companies operate on the transport market of Ukraine, providing bus passenger transportation throughout the country. These can be either scheduled trips along a fixed route or private bus hire.

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Technology

Criteria for Choosing a Kitchen Set

The kitchen remains the most sought-after place in any apartment. Here not only food is prepared, but also family feasts and get-togethers with friends are held. The appeal and rational arrangement…

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Technology

Ideas for Celebrating New Year

The less time remains until the New Year holidays, the more often people ask the question – where to celebrate New Year fun and cheaply. Moreover, a number of other tasks arise: what to buy as a…

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Shopping

How to properly use uggs

This invention is over a hundred years old. It saved the lives of shepherds in Australia, as it protected their feet from the cold that came at night. They were used by Australian pilots. And oddly…

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Shopping

Shopping with discounts – a pleasure!

Almost every online store visitor has encountered or seen such a word as "promo code". But due to ignorance or lack of information, many ignore this field and continue making purchases without…

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Year of Lost Hopes Analysis

Year of Lost Hopes

A year has passed since the government led by Justin Trudeau came to power in Canada. High hopes were placed on it, including in the area of immigration. Unfortunately, as Russky Toronto notes, these…

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Mortgage prices in Czech Republic hit record lows Real estate

Mortgage prices in Czech Republic hit record lows

In September, the average mortgage rate in the Czech Republic fell by 0.02% compared to August to 1.82%. This is the lowest figure since record-keeping began, according to the Hypoindex from…

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Professional and Fast Real Estate Transactions Real estate

Professional and Fast Real Estate Transactions

There are situations when a property owner needs to go abroad, but before that, they need to sell their property. In such a situation, it is very important to entrust the sale of the property only to…

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What to Take for a Child Outdoors: Scooters and Others… Sport

What to Take for a Child Outdoors: Scooters and Others…

What is childhood? It is fun, laughter, and active games outdoors. How pleasant it is to race with a friend on scooters, or go sledding down a hill, or… There are so many children's entertainments…

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Auto tour

How to Get a Driver's License in Germany

In Germany, you can get a driver's license and start driving as early as 17, but with one condition – an adult who holds a driver's license must accompany the young driver. Once the teenager turns…

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Country guide

THESE STRANGE SWEDES (part 1)

On the importance of advance planning, on the craving for sweets on Saturdays, on the inevitability of watching Disney cartoons at Christmas, and on other amazing features of the Swedish way of life…

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Country guide

THESE STRANGE SWEDES (part 2)

Swedes uncompromisingly care about the environment and fear viruses, get up early and go to bed early, try to avoid conflicts and observe political correctness. And they have surpassed everyone in…

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Gourmet guide

The Taste of Serbian Cuisine

For centuries, Serbian cuisine has absorbed the gastronomic traditions of Slavs, Greeks, Italians, and Turks. Incorporating new spices, flavors, and aromas into its recipes, it has formed a unique…

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