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| I | 29 June, 98: Mali (MAGDOLNA@nyitok.hu) | |
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Budapest, Hungary We have a special card for tourist called Budapest Card which offers you almost hundred services / free entry to 55 museums and to some sights,unlimited travel on public transport, sightseeing for half price, reduced price tickets for cultural and folklore programmes, discount in shops, restaurants and termal baths, reduction at the airport minibus, car rental services, sports facilities etc./ The card is valid for an adult plus a child under 14. Price: 2000 HFT for 2 days, 2500 HFT for 3 days. / 1$ = cc. 200 HUF/. You can buy this card at main underground ticket offices, tourist information bureaus, travel agencies, hotels, currency exchange points, program organizers, museums and the airport. |
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| I | 27 Mar 98, festpass <Wine.Song@wanadoo.fr> | |
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Festivals in Eastern europe,
especially October www.campustravel.co.uk/cgi-bin/smallads_index.pl Why don't you tell them to travel around Europe, from festival to festival for cheap? Check out www.festpass.com for info on how about 20pounds (25$)can get you into days at 162 European summer music and arts festivals for free! There are several in Eastern europe, especilly in October. The whole text (and offers for each festival's free days for pass-holders)is on this web site--so you know exactly what you're going to get whenyou show up. Have fun JohnB, EFN in the south of France PS review copies are available at johnf@festpass.com |
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| 29 June, 98, Kyoko Ishikawa (send to itisnet.com) | ||
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Help for Berlin, Czech and Belgium?
I am planning to go to E Eruope in July. I want to take a visa for Czech in Berlin. But I heard 2 infomation one says "need a week" and the other says same day issued. If you know it please let me know. Other questions is Is it difficult to get a place at YH in Berlin? Pleasae let me know about other inforamtion of city of Berlin, Czech and Belgium as well. Thank you. |
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| ? | Jun 29,98: Donald Fillman(dfillman6@juno.com), USA | |
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Fight from Odessa to Belgrade? I will be there in Oct. and Nov. I would like to take the train from Transylvania through Moldova to Odessa, and then fly to Belgrade (or Budepest, if necessary). Are there flights reasonably priced? I have much more to ask later! |
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| I | 8 June, 98: Frank (eolian13@aol.com) | |
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Ukraine I have just returned from the Ukraine and would like to mention some helpful tips and some slight changes from the Lonely Planet guide.The Ukrainian people are very friendly and I had the opportunity to stay in people's homes in Kiev, Yalta, and Kharkov. When deciding what money to bring: do not bother to bring US ones or fives. Most money exchanges will not take them. The ones that do will charge an extra fee. The best money was US twenties and tens. Unfortunately, many places will not allow you to change more than $100 at a time. If you are going to the Crimea, change your money in Kiev or Kharkov. The rate is much better. This will mean that you will have to walk down the street and hit four or five exchangers to get the amount you need. I found that any small stain or tear in a bill would mean that it was unchangable, even if it was in otherwise good condition. KIEV: A very nice city with much to see, although a little dirty. Some of the monastaries and cathedrales have English tours for a little more (up to USD15) but you will have to ask for them. KHARKOV: The first impression I got of the city is that the beauty and artistry that is Soviet Era Concrete has been taken to a new level of perfection. Due to the energy shortage, the street lights are few and far between at night and most of the Metros are half lit at best. The balet is cheap, around USD3.80 and well worth the money. There is also markets outside many of the outer Metro stops. SEMFEROPOL: This place is a den of theives. Hold on to everything you wish to keep. I have never in my life been in a place that required so much attention to my valuables (and not so valuables). On at least two occaisions I had to physically remove a hand from my shirt pocket-- even after the pickpocket was caught and confronted. I witnessed one Ukrainian women in tears after having lost her documentation and all her money. YALTA: The botanical gardens are still nice although a little over grown. The beach beside them is nice and uncrowded, however, if you take the stairs on the right side of the gardens (facing the sea) you will be charged USD2 to enter. If you use the left stairs, it is free. Upon trying to get a hotel in Yalta I was informed that I must be registered with the police since I was a foreigner. The registration tax is $1,000.(No Joke) If you are caught on the streets without the registration stamp in your passport, you will be fined $2,000 and still have to pay the original tax of $1,000. The best way around this is to rent a flat and refrain from carrying much around with you in the city. I did run into a German couple that caught and were none to pleased with the consequences. The telephone number of a great flat to stay at is 31-92-42. The owner will charge about USD10 per night. She doesn't speak English but is very friendly. The address is Ul. Gorkogo D.30, KV.16 and her name is Vera. Very nice Lady and helpful, too. TRAINS: You no longer can buy different classes of tickets for the long hauls. You get the car the train happens to have. The train between Kiev and Kharkov was the nicest and cost about USD13. Kharkov to Semferopol was noisy without seperated cabins and was about USD20. The road are bad and the food is bland. American or Japanese condoms are readily available. Women should be able to find those special products almost anywhere in any city. The balets are wonderful. However, I had a most enjoyable vacation and met many friendly people. I highly recommend the trip. |
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| I | 26 May,98: hpete (hpete@allwest.net) | |
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Prague 1--a lot of music,theatre, etc. tickets have two prices, nationals and foreign-foreigners are charged 5 times the locals rate - there are several ways of avoiding the higher price. 2--crime is like a lot of places - don't be a target and try to not be too stupid - talked to one person who gave his wallet to 'police' who asked for i.d. - so he lost 1,000 SFr. 3--lodging is relatively expensive, but food, and really good food, is cheap. |
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| ? | 20, May, 98: Y.M(mail to itis@itisnet.com) | |
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Bulgaria I am planning to go to Veliko Tarnovo. Please give me the information. Any suggestion is appreciated. |
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| I | 15 May, 98 MagyarGirl (cicamica@rocketmail.com) | |
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BUDAPEST EXCHANGE When in Budapest, do NOT go to the Eastern people who offer to exchange currency. Do NOT exchange currency in banks, or anywhere in the shopping districts -- the rates are exorbitantly low. Best rates in the city (take even coins) At the Skala Metro A'ruha'z on Nyugati Palyaudval (Western Railway Station, 2 stops from Deak Ter with the blue subway line toward U'jpest-Kozpont) As you come out of the subway, you come to a huge tunnel and you'll see Kaiser's supermarket. Go up the stairs (not the winding ones, but the ones that lead to the street) You'll see a post with a round thingie on it -- that's the clock and the thermometer. Straight ahead, there will be an Azur store and an exchange place. This is NOT the one. As you are facing the exchange place, turn right and keep going until the tiny side street that only goes left. Turn left on that side street and watch the entrances on your right for a sign that says exchange or change or something in that fashion. Go in there -- it's a legit underground 'mall'-type establishment. Look for signs pointing to exchange or whatever (I remember it being on the second floor) Go up, go in, get good money for your dollars. REMEMBER to look around you, not to flash your money and hide it away as soon as you get it. After you leave, make all attempts possible to get lost in the busy crowd of the Boulevard or the Underground tunnel. Enjoy the cash |
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| ? | 15 May, 98, GINA:cicamica@rocketmail.co | |
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Hungary I'm looking forward to the Hungary page. If you put it quick, you'll get tons of visitors coz Hungarians tend to be the most nostalgic ones (in my experience) |
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Answer from Editorial We are very sorry for the delay. In fact we have Hungary general & Budapest information. but due to our staff shortage, we could have not prepared for Hungary. We are going to prepare as soon as possible. |
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| M | 8 May 98, ken: novakj2001@aol.com | |
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to Musicians I'm going to be traveling in Europe for 6 months starting in June 98. Looking for other musicians to travel and make money with. |
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| I | 8 May 98, yoko matsushima: dst00363@niftyserve.or.jp | |
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Drinking water in Poland Poland tap water does not cause stomach problem. But unless you want to drink the mineral water with heavy metal, you better not to drink tup water. Locals buy drinking water or drink well water. The drinking water in shops costs 1.3-1.6zl for 0.6 liter. (April 98) |
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| ? | 7 May 98, eiko ogawa: eikoo@a2,mbn,or,jp | |
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Barcelona Bull running Festival in July: I am planning to travel Europe for 3 months, stating from Barcelona, Spain. Please tell me about the festival, such as where is the best palce to see or which day is the best, etc. Any suggestion is helpful. |
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| I | 5 May, Paul Hellander (paul@planetmail.net) | |
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Bulgaria Info Internet: ICN in the basement of the Palace of Culture at the bottom end of Vitosha Bulevard,11 terminals with fast connections which costs 5000 leva/hrs,US$3+. A slow service available for US$6/hr from the Sofia Hilton, so the ICN is by far the better option. Want to book a room in Sofia for US$10 a night p/p? Just e-1-mail odysseia@omega.bg and ask for Kiril. The double room is smack bang in the centre of Sofia and is great value. I know, I am staying in it! Great cafes, pubs and restaurants all for a fraction of the price in the rest of Europe. Eat WELL for about US$8-10. Eat like a pig for a few bucks more ... No visas required for EU and USA citizens. US$23 'entry tax' may be payable by some people. I didn't pay and I am on a EU (UK) passport. Paul Hellander (currently updating Bulgaria for 'Eastern Europe') |
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21 Apr,98 Dorrie (dorrie9@yahoo.com) | |
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Taxi in Moscow: My American brother has lived in Moscow for over a year with his wife and two little kids. He feels very safe, and so does my sister-in-law (also American). In fact, since Moscow has little to no taxis, my sister-in-law frequently hails strangers to give her lifts. |
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4 Apr,98 Clive Burgess ExplorerBritain@compuserve.com | |
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Explorer is a new round Britain coach
service for independent travellers and backpackers. For further information, check
out our web site at http://ourworld.compuserve.com.homepages/ Just look at where we go: |
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| I | Jan 30, 1998 Asahi newspaper | |
| Bulgaria Bulgaria's irst metro system started operating in Sofia center on Jan 28. It took 20 years to build and cost $200million (according to a city employee). The line is 6km long, there are 5 stations. | ||
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| I | Jan 30, 1998 Asahi newspaper | |
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Finland Plans
for a new style ski jump Tako, in the suburb of Kuopeo, a regular site for the world cup winter games, has a plan to build a big hotel at the top of the mountain with the ski jump route passing through the hotel. Spectators can watch the jumping events from the restaurant while they are eating. One more advantage is that the reduction in wind. |
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| ? | Jan 15,98 Andrea | |
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Hungary Euro-woodstock 1998 I went to a great musical festival on an island in the river in Budapest 2 years ago. I know it was held last year but I heard a rumor that it isn't going to be held in 1998. If it is true then it's a shame because the festival is great. Does anyone have any info about the plans for 1998? |
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Sziget festival in Budapest this summer.
YES! It was officially announced last week. It will last a week, like usual, around August 20. No participating groups were announced as yet. 24 Apr 98, Csaba, poggel@iis-b.fhg.de |
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| ? | Jan 15,98 Andrea | |
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Trans-siberian railway tickets Does anyone know were the cheapest place to buy these tickets is. I asked in a few countries - Poland, Czech, Slovakia & Hungary and was told that I had to go to Moscow to buy the ticket. Is this true? |
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