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Resolved Question: The british people's views of immigration?

I'd like to know what the Brits think about immigrants. Millions(?) of immigrants enter Britain every year legally or illegally Do you welcome these people or would you like to reduce the amount of immigrants? I once worked in hotels in England on and off for three years. Between jobs I travelled back to Finland. I went to work in England just for the experience. I really had a great time, although I got the minimum pay! I had no negative comments personally, but people from Eastern Europe and Asia had more difficulties.

9 Jul 2006, 11:25 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: why do they call it emmerdaleen in finland?

went to lapland, finland and when i was in hotel room i put the tv on and was flicking channels, i seen emmerdale was on but years behind and they called i emmerdaleen. i wondered why? i defo did not read it wrong, it was called emmerdalen and it was the only emmerdale the english one and i watched it!

9 Jan 2009, 4:27 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What to Pack for 5 month trip to Europe

I am considering/in the planning stages of taking a trip through Europe during the 2009 year. Rather than this being a hectic & rushed, short vacation, I am intending for this to be an extended leisurely trip (at least 4-5 months (if not longer) through Europe. Because this is not only going to be my first "solo trip" without my parents & family (yes, I know, that's embarrassing!!) but also my first time traveling internationally to a foreign country/countries, with the exception of going to India with my family, to visit relatives, I would really appreciate any help, advice or travel tips that I can receive from those familiar with travel in Europe. In addition to the usual/classic European travel destinations (France, Germany, Switzerland, Holland/Netherlands, Italy, Spain, etc.) I am also interested in visiting many "off-the-beaten-path" places like Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Poland and Ukraine. The tentative list of every the countries I'm interested in visiting on this trip are: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Italy, Vatican City, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Kaliningrad, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Russia, Turkey, Cyprus What kinds of clothing, toiletries, and other supplies should I pack and what stuff can I leave behind & just buy there?? For example do I need to pack enough tampons/sanitary pads for the WHOLE 5 months or can I just take a few, or enough for a short time and receive the relax in Europe?? I am looking for advice on the best months to go which particular country (with an estimated travel range between January & August of 2009, as I have to finish my travel and be back in the US by the end of July or the beginning of August 2009 at the latest), I also need some tips about finding the best & safest, yet most reasonably priced hostels, inns, or hotels, and the ways to receive around within or between any particular locales, without having to steer yourself (as I currently don't steer - though by the time I travel I may likely have my license, but still may not feel comfortable driving in the unknown setting of a foreign country) Also, I need help, with what to pack for an extended trip to Europe such as this. What clothing should I pack? What about other supplies like toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, etc?? What, and how much do I need to pack of those?? What about food?? Though I will be taking maximum advantage of the trip to experience new tastes and cultures of the various regions, to keep money, I will be staying at hostels whenever possible, and though I will be eating out (but NOT at international restaurant "chains" like McDonalds!) at different local restaurants serving regional food from time to time, the relax of the time, I will be cooking or getting my possess meals together myself at the hostel, hotel, etc. What is the groceries & other shopping system like in Europe? What things do they carry, and what things would I need to bring with me from the US?? Any and every help is appreciated

9 Aug 2008, 4:31 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Pori Jazz, place to stay?

Hi, Apparently, I have a couple of friends that would adore to visit the Pori Jazz festival, which is in Finland. Unfortunately, they haven't been able to find any vacancies in hotels. Is there NAYWHERE to stay in Pori, Finland during the time of 17th of July to 19th of July? Help is reallly appriciated! Price, and quality of the hotels/motels/houses do not matter. Thanks.

8 Jul 2008, 11:48 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would you like to spend a night in a snow hotel?

There is a snow village in Finland. every the buildings are made of snow and ice. It even has a hotel and you can stay the night. I don't think I would because the temp is always around -2 - -5c indoors. It looks nice to visit thought http://www.snowvillage.fi/index.htm If we receive much more snow and icy temps in Britain we will be able to make our possess snow villages without having to go to Finland :)

8 Jan 2010, 3:38 am | click here to view more