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Japan (attitude Travel) Guide, Advice, Photos and Resources for Independent Travel You are here: attitude Travel > Japan Japan Independent Travel Guide Have your say: Your questions! Associated Resources: Japan Low Cost Airlines attitude Travel Japan is a resource for independent travellers planning a trip to Japan and a space for backpackers to share original writing & photos Matsumoto Castle Matsumoto Photos Iya Valley Shikoku Photos More maps of Japan... Banzai! Travelling on a budget in Japan is far from easy. But third degree culture shock can set in when you realise that the country might not be the same place you heard about back at home... Forget about the revolving sushi bars and manga-inspired images of techno-cities - for the most part Japan means bad suburban planning, uncovered drains, and endlessly dull highways flanked by pachinko parlours and love hotels . And lose any exotic ideas of ninja castles, tip-toeing geisha and wooden rice-farming villages. About ninety-eight percent of modern-day Japan is nearly as far removed from the rural images adopted by romantic orientalists as it is from the futurist apocalyptica of anime fans. Just about the last thing Japanese society does is revolve in harmony around elusive zen principles. Most of the country is cluttered with telegraph wires and convenience stores , the rail network is overrated, the cities overcrowded and nobody in the countryside speaks English. Welcome to the rather less than serene reality of 21st century Nihon . "It should be understood that the sea in which the Island of Zipangu is situated is the sea of Chin, and so extensive is this eastern sea... it contains no fewer than 7,440 islands, mostly inhabited... It is impossible to estimate the value of gold and other articles found in these islands." The Travels of Marco Polo, Marco Polo, 1300 AD Have your say: Original Travel Articles Travellers' Cafe Associated Resources: Japan Travel Photos Japan Maps Japan: East of the Orient? © Alan Lansdowne, Joetsu City, May 1999 More books... First time arrivals in Japan, might be forgiven for expecting the country to feel oriental in the same way as China or Vietnam. But the island nation keeps a wary distance from the East Asian countries it eyes across the cold waters of the Nihonkai (Sea of Japan). In Japanese newspapers or on television there is occasionally debate over whether the country is even a part of Asia, or if it is something other. Japan cultivates an awareness that it is distinct from other nations but the boundaries of the distinction are unclear. Nevertheless, there is an endless fascination in Japan about the country's place not just in Asia but in the wider global community. Japan is almost certainly the only country in the world to claim that it is uniquely unique. The Japanese archipelago is, in fact, a patchwork of separate, insular cultures with strong regional loyalties which the central government in Tokyo attempts in vain to unite. Perhaps this is why successful descriptions of Japan's overarching national identity are rare and elusive. Travelling around Japan is likely to challenge the way you think about the country and indeed whether you continue to see it as just one country. Discovering a different Japan © Alan Lansdowne, Joetsu City, May 1999 Takada Park Beyond the hi-tech city sprawl along the Pacific coast, Japan conceals an astonishingly beautiful volcanic hinterland. Here, away from the neon hum of crowded shopping malls, you can discover beautiful retreats like the castle town of Matsumoto in Nagano-ken, only two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen . But even further from the urbanised Pacific coast there is a poor, unseen Japan. Hidden away on the northern side of the Alps, farming villages and small ugly, industrial towns stretch out in a thin ribbon along the shore of the Japan Sea. To browse through more travel articles about Japan, please turn to the Japan Travel Articles page. © 1997-2004 attitude Travel a rounin media publication Last update: September 5th, 2004 Resource: attitude Travel Questions on Highlights of Travel Advice Background on Getting to Low Cost Airlines Getting around Where to stay in Where to go in Culture Shock! 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Travel: Austria Travel Notes -- Austrian News Car Hire Cruises Flights Hotels Tours Vacations About Travel Notes™ Destinations Budget Travel Feedback Search Travel Forums Travel Writers Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Middle East North America South America Oceania Austria Travel: Austria Travel Notes -- Austrian News Breaking News From Austria . Round The World Flights - Free TravelNotes e-mail The Royal Diaries Austria Index AustrianCities Austrian Culture Austrian Hotels Austrian News Austrian Regions Austrian Tourism Austrian Tours Kaffehauskultur (in German) LocalCurrency Convert your currency into euro . Food Travel Fiction Health Kids Bios Humor Mags Software Gifts Tech Business Other Your Ad Here Travel Notes Mailing List Austria Hotel City Search : Breaking News From Austria News from Austria . A selection of Austrian news resources online. Austria Presse Agentur : APA news feeds are in German only. Austria Today : Daily news in English. Blue Danube Radio : English and German radio station (now called FM4 ) that broadcasts out of Vienna. Can even be heard in Germany and Hungary . Kleine Zeitung : South Austria's daily (Steiermark & Krnten). Kurier Online : National and international news in German. Neue Kronen Zeitung : Austria's tabloid. Neue Vorarlberger Tageszeitung : One of two papers serving Voralberg. Neues Volksblatt : Representing Linz. Obersterreichische Nachrichten : News from Upper Austria. Die Presse : Austria's quality daily. Enter Austria : Getting to Austria, and other information for tourists. Austrian Culture : Austria's illustrious history leaves a lot of memories behind. Uncover the delights of former glory. Europe Travel Forum : From Albania to Vatican City, Scandinavia to the Mediterranean, Europe is culturally eclectic and full of lavish history. Join us in the travel forums if you have a question about Europe or would like to share your experiences about travelling or living in Europe. The Internet TravelNotes.org Flight Tickets : Save money on Round The World flight tickets. Travel News : Get the inside scoop with the latest travel features and tips. Past Articles . The Danube Weather Outlook Car Hire Cruises Flights Hostels Tours Vacations Destinations Budget Travel Feedback Meta-Travel Travel Forums Travel Writers Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Middle East North America South America Oceania Travel Directory : Europe : Austria : Austrian News -- Submit to Travel Notes | Advertise on TravelNotes.org | Favourite Destinations | Magun'sCompass | Travel Articles | Writers | | Airlines | Airports | Car Hire | Cruises | Flights | Hotels | Online Reservations | Vacation Rentals | | Casinos | Olympics | World Cup | General Disclaimer | Meta-Travel | Search Resources | | TravelNotes is a Trademark of TravelNotes.org | Travel Notes Blog | Add URL | Add to Favorites The URL for this page is: http://www.travelnotes.org/Europe/Austria/austrian_news.htm

Argentina Travel Info: General

Argentina Travel Guide - Internal Flights in Argentina Home Transportation Argentina Domestic Flights Domestic Argentina Flights Argentina is a very big country and travelers that want to experience the many highlights of the country will probably need to purchase internal, or domestic, flights in Argentina. There are a number of airlines that offer flights from Buenos Aires to almost all domestic destinations in Argentina for about $125 to $350 USD each way. Be sure to book flights in advance, even during the low season, because many flights get sold out quickly. Aerolineas Argentinas is the nation's best domestic flights carrier. The airline offers multiple flights per day to most destinations and has proven to be much more reliable than the competition. The domestic airport in Buenos Aires is called Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), or simply referred to as "Aeroparque" by the locals. The airport is small, convenient, and only 20 minutes from the city center(the Obelisk) by taxi. The international Ezeiza (EZE) airport also serves some domestic destinations. Ezeiza is about 45 minutes from city center. Be aware that very few cities have direct flights between each other (excluding Buenos Aires), so to fly from one destination to another you will most likely have to fly to Buenos Aires and make a connection to your next destination in Argnentina. Destinations and Flight Distances Map: To first-time visitors to Argentina it is often quite difficult to understand what kinds of distances are involved in travelling the country. The map on the following page was created to help you better plan your vacation. Internal Argentina Flight Map Arranging Flights: If you would like to arrange flights within Argentina, there are very few inexpensive ways to go about doing that. One good option is to buy the flights from AR Tourism, LLC before travelling. The internal flights will cost a fraction of the price you would pay if dealing directly with the airline. AR Tourism - Domestic Argentina Flights More Domestic Argentina Flights Information: Find all the information, in real-time, about the flights to and from all airports in Argentina. At each airport, you can also look up how to get to the airport or what car rental agencies are located there. Website Get the most from your Argentine vacation. Let the travel professionals at AR Tourism arrange the perfect vacation for you, while saving you money and eliminating the inconvenience of handling overseas arrangements. AR Tourism - Argentina Vacation Travel Agency Argentina Regions | Patagonia | Iguazu Falls | Perito Moreno, Calafate Buenos Aires Guide | Side-Trips | Recoleta | City Center Argentina Golfing Guide | Argentina Skiing Guide Sitemap © 2005 AR Tourism, LLC FOR MORE INFO: eMail: info@allaboutar.com Introduction to Argentina Travel Info: General Information Transportation Travel Facts Safety Planning a Trip Argentina: Buenos Aires Regions in Argentina Sports Activities People & Culture Argentine Tango History of Argentina Other Stuff: About Us Links

Germany Travel

Travel German - vocabulary for travellers visiting Germany tips & resources to learn German Visit our Contacts between German Learners " Travel German " - vocabulary for travellers visiting Germany diese Seite auf Deutsch Have you already had the embarrassment of travelling a country without knowing a word of the national language? Think about the completely new dimension of experiences that are available to a traveller when he can talk with the locals in their own language! Although most Germans can at make themselves clear with 'a few scraps' of a foreign language, usually English, French or Spanish, you will still benefit from being able to communicate in German. Here are a couple of tips for quick orientation: | basic travel words and phrases | facts about Germany | practical travel information | German travel phrases and Words At the service of travlang.com and its page Foreign Languages for Travellers a quick click on your mother tongue and then a click on the flag of the target language will take you to a choice of foreign word lists (structure words, numbers, shop, journeys, directions, places and times). Very easy, basic and open. You will also find similar lists with standard words and sentences on the following pages: Essential holiday phrases from the BBC (also to listen!) German Travel Dictionary from www.canuckabroad.com www.parlo.com/de/german_basics_en.asp (also to listen!) If you want to get in into the foreign language more deeply, then we recommend buying a special travel dictionary/phrase book. Word lists and simple sentences are normally categorized according to typical tourist situations. If you already know how to speak some sentences in the foreign language, a 'classical' dictionary is recommended because you can finds a specific word to translate faster there. Here are a few further tips on online and offline ictionaries and - much more comfortable - information on the electronic Franklin BOOKMAN translator. Emergency guide: most important words Emergency help in a foreign country. Nervous that you may not be able to express yourself adequately? With these one page documents you will have the most important words and sentences at hand in case of an emergency (Acrobat pdf format) >>> German-English (369kb) >>> German-French (397kb) >>> German-Italian (373kb) >>> German-Spanish (408kb) >>> German-Turkey (355kb) Facts about Germany Besides the classical travel literature a few online services are offering quick overviews about Germany. The information is thus often more up to date. Here are the most important sources in various languages: The independent and non-commercial site www.deutschland.de is organized by the German government and offers a collection of essential references to German information in 5 languages. www.germany-tourism.de : The German National Tourist Board (Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e.V. / DZT) with its portal for tourism in Germany On the website of the Federal Foreign Office there is not only information about entry into Germany, consular services and customs, but also an event diary and Facts about Germany with information on The country and the people, History, The State, the Legal System and the Citizens, Foreign policy, The Economy, Education, Science, & Research and Society and Culture available in 5 languages. · Here are some of the best of the other references written in English: www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/germany/ www.german-way.com/ www.europe-today.com/germany/index.html web.tampabay.rr.com/maseman/travel.html www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/germany_index.htm www.informationeurope.com/germanypage.html www.travelnotes.org/Europe/germany.htm www.travelsthroughgermany.com/ Germany - Consular Information Sheet of the U.S. State Department Especially for all, who love travel by train: www.bahn.de/pv/view/int_guest/subhome/international_guests.shtml Practical travel information Here we have listed some overviews - mostly with German comments only: events, sights city maps , route planing phone services , emergency numbers German airlines, car rental hotels Tips for business professionals visiting Germany (book recommendation) A lot of new interesting information appears on the Internet every day. Searches with (e.g.) yahoo.com can help you find these. Suggested search words include: "travel languages"- - - "German for travellers" - - - "Reisewörterbuch" - - - "Reise Sprache" - - - "Fremdsprache Reisen" - - - "foreign language" - - - "travel dictionary"... German as a foreign language (DaF) Textbooks DaF Learning software Dictionaries Travel German Online German courses German spelling reform German tests Grammar German culture Literature Encyclopaedia Cinema Fairy tales Jokes Music TV & Radio E-mail Newsletter Journalism Public festivals Christmas Learning tips for your course abroad Prepare During After Useful pages Apply for a job City maps Relocation in Germany Job hunt in Germany Educational resources Back to the main page for GermanLearners >>> For intensive German training: Take part in our German language program in Bamberg / Germany © 2000-2005 Language school TREFF PUNKT , Bamberg / Germany E-mail: info@learn-german-online.net - Link Exchange & Advertisement - Masthead Last update: November 23, 2005 - Ideas for Learning German

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