GETTING AROUND BY BUS, RAIL and MARINE SERVICES
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BY CAR: Getting around Vancouver by car & RV is easy and you’ll enjoy some spectacular views while you drive in and around the city. Highway 1, the Trans Canada Highway, accesses the city from the east (12 hours from Calgary, 5 days from Montreal) It takes 3 hrs on the Interstate 5 from Seattle. This highway becomes Highway 99 at the US/Can border.
The B.C. Automobile Association will provide road info and maps.
Hertz Rental Cars: 1150 Station St. by Pacific Central Station Tel:...
November 10th, 2008 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bus, car, News, rail, skytrain, Tours, transportation
Sydney Playground Gets a Makeover
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Sydney’s kids will soon have a new place to play! The playground in Victoria Park, next to Sydney University in Camperdown, is getting a facelift!
It should definitely please the local community because they helped to plan it. The innovative playground was designed with the area’s heritage landscape in mind.
Currently the playground doesn’t have a lot of equipment, and there’s harsh gravel on the ground. The new facilities will include a new play area catering for children...
November 6th, 2008 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, News, playground, redevelopment, Sports & Recreation, victoria park
Free Motorcycle Parking in Sydney
... wonder that more people are ditching their cars for economical motorcycles and scooters. Now there’s even more reason to make the change, with News that Sydney Council is offering free parking for all two-wheelers.
“The Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy supports our commitment to sustainable transport options and the shift away from large, polluting vehicles to smaller vehicles to complement walking, cycling and public transport,” explained Lord Mayor, Clover Moore MP.
Riders no longer...
November 5th, 2008 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: free, motorcycles, News, parking, scooters, Sydney
Lines Lessen at Virginia Polling Places – 9:00 Update
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I again visited a couple polling places in Northern Virginia, including my own, just after 9:00 a.m. The initial long lines were gone and the waiting time to vote was under 10 minutes.
Both polling places, along with the regular electronic voting machines, had several paper ballot stations, there to accommodate the high number of expected voters.
Personally, I waited under a minute to check in, and less than three minutes to vote on one of the three electronic machines. All of...
November 4th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: election, News, Virginia, voting
Huge Early Morning Voter Turnout in Virginia
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This morning, during the pre-work voting rush, I witnessed huge crowds queuing up to vote.
I visited three polling places near my home in Northern Virginia before 7:00 a.m., and at two locations, the line s were at least double in the two most recent presidential elections in both 2004 and 2000.
The lines at these two polling places ranged from 150 voters waiting to over 250 people lining up outside of the building, plus additional people indoors.
Strangely, at one other polling place...
November 4th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: election, Maryland, News, Virginia, voting
What’s Up This Weekend
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Lots of festivals this weekend. Let’s hope that the rain stops
More information on PlanetEye: Aerosol Bridge Club, Lloyd Hotel , Sugar factory , de Rode Loper, Noorderparkfestival, Studio K
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September 12th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: News
Open Monumentendag (Heritage Days)
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This weekend marks Open Monumentendag (Heritage Days). It is an annual events during which monuments normally closed to the public open their doors, not only in Amsterdam but in the whole country and the rest of Europe.
On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September sixty-four monumental Amsterdam buildings are open to the public, free of charge. Participating buildings fly the Open Monumenten Dag flag, which shows a key symbol. Amsterdam VVV (Tourist Office) and Amsterdam Uitburo Office at Leidseplein...
September 11th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: News
Ask Noka….about anything!
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I received a forwarded email from my boss at Planeteye (hey Mark!) from someone who recently moved to Munich and had some questions. So I thought, “Maybe there are more people out there who have questions about Munich that I haven’t covered in my posts and they’re just dying out there without me to help them”.
Well, I’m giving you a voice!
I opened an email account just for you lovely readers out there to ask questions, suggest topics, or give feedback! After reviewing...
August 28th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, answers, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, help, History & Information, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, noka, Outdoors & Recreation, questions, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, The Arts, Tours
Oktoberfest: 23 days and counting!
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Ok people, Oktoberfest is right around the corner so I hope that you’ve got something in the works in terms of a place to stay and even better yet— appropriate attire!
Alright, hotels. Book one yet? I’d get started! Most likely, many of the “cheap deals” that you may be looking for are booked by now. Don’t take my word as the golden rule, look around to see if you can find anything near the Wiesn (where the festivities take place) or city center. If you’re...
August 28th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, oktoberfest, trains, trip planning
Antique Books: Gateways into Our Shared Past
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You may not be able to read the German language, nor do you know how to pronounce the letter ß (sounds like “ss”), but that doesn’t mean that you should pass up the opportunity to own some pretty amazing antique books. I may be one of the few, but I absolutely love antique books whether 50 or 500 years old, I love them all! These items can only grow in their worth and it’s also a great way to preserve some of our shared past through literature. You might even be able to find...
August 5th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: books, bookstores, Family Friendly, history, News, Shopping, The Arts, Universität, university
KIDS DELIGHT: What’s on in August
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Saturday Evenings until sunset. ZOOMERAVONDEN ARTIS, Plantage Kerklaan 38. Musical and theatrical programme every Saturday evening. Guided tours during which the keepers tell about the special needs of their animals.
Every day in August. WHO AM I? Interactive exhibition where kids can learn about their identity at NEMO Science Centre, Oosterdokkade 2.
Every day in August. Chilling out at NEMO City Beach. The largest roof top terrace is open from 12.00 – 19.30 hours. Sit in sand chairs,...
July 30th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, News
Oktoberfest is coming…START PLANNING!
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You may think that it is a bit too early to be planning for Oktoberfest, but in actuality, it’s about time to start booking! Hotels all around Munich book up way in advance, and of course, flight prices will skyrocket.
Book your hotel…TODAY. Check out the various hostels, pensions, hotels etc as there are many many many in the city. If you want to go for your standard Marriot or Holiday Inn, that’s fine, but note that their prices will be higher than normal. Take any web browser...
July 10th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, dirndls, Events, hostels, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, oktoberfest, Shopping, trip planning
Vlaggetjesdag: the First Herring of the Season
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Yesterday the first barrel of nieuwe haring was auctioned at €55.000. This year the proceeds will go to psychological healthcare. Every year another charity benefits.
The first herring of the season is known as Hollandse nieuwe, groene haring or maatjesharing. From today, fishmongers are allowed to advertise this fish using one of these three names which indicates that the herring is still young. This salty delicacy can be savoured at any herring cart. Fork out €1.80, coat the herring with chopped...
June 4th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, Family Friendly, herring, News, Outdoors & Recreation, scheveningen
Amsterdam Tattoo Convention 30 May – 1 June
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If you’re crazy about tattoos, don’t miss the Amsterdam Tattoo Convention held from 30 May – 1 June. Artists will show that tattoo is a form of art and not a mutilation of the body.
This year’s theme is South Pacific Tiki culture. Polynesian artists will demonstrate the art of tattoo of their region. But also artists from Japan, New Zealand, Brazil, Vietnam, Tonga and Japan will demonstrate their style and expertise. Visitors may draw inspiration from their work or make an...
May 18th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, festival, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, News
World Book Market
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On Sunday 18 May a fifteen-kilometre book trail zigzags through Amsterdam from Geldersekade to the Amstel river. The streets are lined with bookstalls and thousands of books: old books, new books and almost new books, books to buy and books to leaf through, books to hate and books to love.
The World Book Market is from 10.00 – 17.00
The route is as follows: Geldersekade, Nieuwmarkt, Kloveniersburgwal, St Antoniebreestraat, Zuiderkerkhof, Jodenbreestraat, Zwanenburgwal, Waterlooplein and Amstel.
Geldersekade:...
May 17th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Family Friendly, festival, News
It’s time for Fasching!
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While the Americans have “Mardi Gras” and the British have “Shrove Tuesday”, Fasching is Germany’s own, crazy verison of Carnival. As to stereotype, Germans are not known for being outlandish, or even crossing the street at a red light. But during Fasching, they gleefully throw all inhibitions to the wind!
The weeks prior are dotted with Gala Balls and other Fasching events, but it is the first Tuesday in the month of February where the Müncheners really get crazy!...
January 31st, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: costumes, Events, Family Friendly, fasching, lent, News, shrove tuesday
Is there a Doctor in the House?
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So, you’re walking along Marienplatz, enjoying the general splendor of the city, or you’re standing on some random bar bench swinging your beer back and forth–then suddenly!– you get this terrible headache/stomach ache/heartburn/sneeze attack or something equally vacation-killing. Unlike some other countries, you can’t walk into a local drugstore and pick up some pain killers or cold medicine, you have to get it from the local pharmacy, or, Apotheke. Luckily, there are...
January 21st, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: apotheke, health vocabulary, History & Information, medicine, Munich, News, pharmacy, sick, sickness
Helpful Links
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Here are some helpful links for any visitor to Munich:
City Webpage:
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Map of Train Transport:
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December 6th, 2007 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: city, History & Information, Munich, News, train, transportation
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