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Germany Travel Stories Archives: BootsnAll Travel Network Visit other BootsnAll sites: BootBlog | Bali | London | Australia | Written Road | Travel News Daily Home | Ask an Insider | Members Forum Plane Tickets | Youth Hostels | RTW Guide About Us | Advertising | Contact | RSS | Staff First Time Visitor? Home » Germany » Germany Travel Stories Germany Travel Stories A Wurst Case Scenario - Rothenburg, Germany Lee Hammerschmidt samples gritty, grimy, lumpy...blutwurst. The Heart of the Black Forest - Black Forest, Germany Jen D. Rodriguez finds the heart of the Black Forest when staying at the Familie Sum. Don't Go to Berlin - Berlin, Germany Berlin is a city full of drunk, ornery, rude, tourist-haters. According to Leif Pettersen, it is a city that will take your money and dignity and give you nothing in return. Is This the Train to Oktoberfest? - Munich, Germany When Joanna Grome heads to Oktoberfest, she's surprised to learn that the party starts on the train. Writer's Block in Germany - About 20 km southeast of Stuttgart, Germany Andrew Jenner takes on Germany - and finds the best fodder for travel writing is right under his nose...literally. How I learnt to love the Cathedrals! - Cologne, Germany All it takes is a couple of dollars - and drinks - for Arvind S to appreciate cathedrals. The story of Berlin and Kabaret - Berlin, Germany Arvind S knows discovers there is more to Berlin - and cabarets - that he ever expected. On a Murder Charge! - Garmisch, Bavaria, Germany Pete Day and his friends are picked up for murder in Bavaria. Scenic Koblenz - Koblenz, Germany Namrata Singh discovers the picturesque little towns that dot Germany's famous Rhine River. Danke for the Memories: Oktoberfest - Munich, Germany David M Weber shares his experiences and tips to help future travelers to Oktoberfest survive, and even enjoy it. Cheating Death in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains - Germany Novice rock-climber Christine Wynne experiences some free-climbing in the heart of Eastern Germany. Beer, Toys and Lebkuchen - Germany Recovering from stolen luggage, Joseph Koch makes the most of his time in Germany. 9: No One Told Me I Needed a Bathing Suit - Diary of a Single Girl - Frankfurt, Germany Ria doesn't care how hot and steamy it is, she turns a cold shoulder to stripping off in the German spa. So a Glaswegian Talks German to a Dutchwoman Part 1 of 2 - France, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Liechenstein Natives beware: Scott and his friends confused foreign languages all over Europe back in 2001, and are plotting to return. So a Glaswegian Talks German to a Dutchwoman Part 2 of 2 - France, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Liechenstein Natives beware: Scott and his friends confused foreign languages all over Europe back in 2001, and are plotting to return. My Favorite Drives - Germany Ever since Jeff P. Porterfield was legally able to put his foot down on an accelerator, he's been striking out on the road in an attempt to feel freedom and experience new surroundings Chasing the Sun #3: Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, France From ferry gambling to storks in Waddeweitz, Bamberg smokebeer to flooding in Prague, Bid and Renee see a little of everything. The Year of Living Differently #12: For Butter or Wurst - Enns, Austria to Witten, Germany While her Europe trip was not turning out terribly exciting, Trisha was happy to be able to catch up in person with friends she'd met on the road. Another Day in the Life - Germany Philip Blazdell does his best to dispell the myth that jet setting all over the world on other people's money and calling it work is all glory. Do you believe him? Europe by Auto: Kilometers of Fun If you have a sense of adventure and have an explorer's heart, driving through Europe can be a rewarding experience, according to Laura Foy. A Stay in the Penthouse - Osnabrack, Germany A stopover in Osnabruck leads Dave Zimmerman to a great hostel and a town rich in good food, things to do, and interesting people. Eastern Germany: In the Middle of Europe, but Not Well-Known - Eastern Germany Since 1989, beaches, mountains, castles, gardens and great hiking are now more accessible. Joe Browne suggests some highlights. Germany Stands Tall - Germany Samantha Ehrlich feels like everyone in America is in a rush, while Germany has grown into a traditional, but modern society. It Doesn't Matter Which Road You Take #12 Episode Twelve: Bavaria Revisited Guns, Gummy Bears and Huge Pretzels We arrive at the Termond's house four hours later than planned. We found out that it is possible to catch a train from Kempten to Waltenhofen, but it only... It Doesn't Matter Which Road You Take #9 Episode Nine: Munich European Washers and Apple Vendors We wake up the next morning and pack our bags for Austria. Actually, we are stopping in Munich first, but saying that we are packing our bags for Munich does not... München: the BMW museum in the rain The BMW museum is quite a show, especially for enthusiasts, but beware of "museum syndrome". European Travelogue #12: Berlin, Germany Finishing up the city tours. European Travelogue #4: Munich, Germany Mmm....beer!!! European Travelogue #3: Stuttgart, Germany Clean, organized but very ordinary place. European Travelogue #2: Mainz/Frankfurt (including The Rhine), Germany Entering the country of Oktoberfest. Berlin, Germany Info Brandenburg Gate Let me start off by stating that I love Berlin. This city, which has had so much recent history as well as a more turbulent past, is undergoing gigantic changes since re-unification. I was amazed at the... Munich, Germany Munich (map), home of the Oktoberfest, is located in Bavaria in the south of Germany. The Oktoberfest is held from the last week in September to the end of October. Getting There Munich is well served by the German... Stuttgart, Germany Stuttgart (map) has the reputation of being one of the few cities totally flattened by Allied bombing during the Second World War, because of it's industrial strength. As a consequence, the buildings here are all less than fifty years... Black Forest, Germany There is so much more to this region than trees, cakes and felt hats. Home » Germany » Germany Travel Stories Book It! 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Travel Information of Indonesia Indonesia Country and Travel Information Climate || Visas || Customs || Transport || Currency || Tipping || Clothing Office hours || Food || Shopping || Culture || Public holidays Tourist Destinations || Map of Indonesia Introduction The Republic of Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago and is the fifth most populous country, with 17,700 islands streching 5,120 kms (3,200 miles) between Australia and the Asian mainland. Population and Language 200 million people are distributed throughout 27 provinces. However, 55% of these people are concentrated on Java, Bali and Madura, on only 7% of the total area. Climate A tropical country, with humidity ranging from 69% - 95%, there are two seasons: Dry Season, from May to October and Wet Season, from November to April. It should be noted that occasional showers do occur during the dry season; similarly, during the "rainy" season it is more likely that heavy tropical down-pours are interspersed with sunshine. Average temperatures range f rom 68 to 86 or 20 to 30C . Passport and Visas Visitors must arrive in Indonesia with passports valid for at least six months after arrival and with onward or return tickets. Visas are not required for nationals of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore,South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America and West Germany. A non-extendable tourist pass for citizens of these is issued for a maximum of 60 days with entry and departure through: Airports: Medan, Batam, Pekanbaru, Padang, Jakarta, Bali, Manado, Ambon, Biak,Ku pang, Pontianak, Balikpapan and Surabaya; Seaports: Medan, Batam, Jakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Riau, Bali, Manado, and Ambon. Through other ports, a visa is required. Nationals of countries not listed above can obtain 30-day tourist visas from any Indonesian embassy or consulate abroad. Health Certificates International certificates for smallpox and cholera are not required and yellow fever vaccination are necessary only for visitors coming from infected areas. Customs Each adult is permitted to bring, on entry, a maximum of two litres of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and a reasonable quantity of perfume. Photographic equipment and typewriters must be declared and are admitted provided they are taken out on departure. Prohibited from entry are the following items: narcotics, arms and ammunition, TV sets, radio and radio casette recorders, pornography, fresh fruit, printed matters in Chinese characters and Chinese medicine. All movie films and video casettes will have to be deposited for review by the Film Censor Board. There is no restriction on import and export of foreign currencies and travellers cheque; however, import or export Indonesia currency exceeding Rp 50,000,- is prohibited. Airport Tax Airport tax levied on passengers for international travel is Rp 17,000,-. While for travel within Indonesia it varies from one region to another with an average of Rp 3,500,- for each departure. Top Transportation An airconditioned airport-hotel shuttle service, operates frequently scheduled trips to/from major hotels to coincide with flights from Jakarta's international airport at a cost of approx Rp 4,000,per person. Taxis at a higher rate, are also available with metered taxis operating only in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Semarang and Solo. Elsewhere, other forms of transportation, which required setting the fare in advance, include minicars for two passengers, "bemos" or small buses covering regular routes and "becaks" powered by human energy. Trains operate in Java and parts of Sumatra. Garuda Indonesia has an extensive networkof dailyflights toallcitiesinthe 27 provinces. These flights are supplemented by domestic air services on Merpati, Nusantara, Mandala and Bouraq . Currency The local currency is the Rupiah. Foreign currencies, either banknotes or travellers cheques, are easily exchangedatbanks and moneychangers in major tourist destinations. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants in main cities. It is advisable to carry sufficient amounts of Rupiah when travelling to smaller towns or outer provinces. Tipping Major hotels add a 10% service charge to bills. Where it is not included a tip of between 5% to 10% of the bill would be appropriate if service is satisfactory. Airport poterage is Rp 500,- for a small bag and Rp 1,000,- if weighing more than 20 kg. Tipping taxi and hire-car drivers is not mandatory, but Rp 500,would be sufficient for a taxi driver, but more for a hire-car driver. Clothing Dress is generally informal in Indonesia. Light fabrics are recommendeddue to the warm, humid climate. For men, a jacket and tie is considered appropriate when making officials calls or non formal occasions. Or, follow local custom by wearing a long-sleeve batik shirt. It is recommended to bring a sweater or light jacket for travel to mountain areas. Shorts and beachwear are not considered appropriate except at sports facilities and on the beaches, and never appropriate for visits to temples, mosques and other places of worship. Top Office Hours Government offices: Monday - Thursday 8 am to 3 pm Friday 8 am to 11.30 am Saturday Saturday 8 am to 2 pm Business offices Monday - Friday 8 or 9 am to 4 or 5 pm Some offices are open half day on Saturday. Banks: Monday - Friday 8 am to 3 pm Food The main staple food of the majority of the population is rice. Coconut milk and hot chili peppers are popular cooking ingredients nationwide. Tastes range from very spicy dishes of meat; fish and vegetables to those that are quite sweet. The most popular dishes are "nasi goreng" (fried rice) which is otten served for breakfast, lunch or dinner, "satay" barbequed meat or chicken on skewers and "gado-gado", a vegetable salad with a pean ut sauce.All are most compatible with internationaltastes. Inthemaintouristcenters and cities, restaurants catering to international visitors are many, from fine continental grill rooms to Japanese specialty restaurants. Chinese restaurants are found in all towns throughout Indonesia. Tropical and subtropical fruits are available yearround. Bottled drinking water can be purchased everywhere. Shopping Many of Indonesia's main cities have department stores, supermarkets and large shopping complexes, open generally from 9 am to 8 pm, where fixed prices prevail. In local markets and small shops bargaining is the rule. Time Indonesia streches across three time zones:Western Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, West and Cen tral Kalimantan) + 7 GMTCentral Indonesia (Bali, South and East Kalimantan, Sula wesi, Nusa Teng gara) + 8 GMTEast Indonesia (Maluku and Irian Jaya) , +9 GMT Electricity Most hotels use 220 volts 50 cycles and two-pronged plugs. However it is not uncommon to find some hotels using 110 volts, particularly in the provinces. Check before using an appliance. Some hotels supply adaptors on request. Communication Long distance calls within Indonesia may be made by direct dialing through International Direct Dial (IDD) in major cities or through operator-assisted calls. Telex and fax services are readily available in major hotels and larger cities. Top Culture and Traditions Indonesians are a very friendly and polite people. Handshaking is customary, for both men and women, on introduction and greeting, smiling is a national characteristics. The population is predominantly Moslem. Nevertheless, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and other religions are freely practiced. Traditional customs form a major part of family and community life. The use of the left hand to give or receive is considered ill-mannered. Likewise crooking your finger to call someone is impolite. Public Holidays January 1 New Year Feb 20, 21 Idul Fitri Festival March 21 Seclusion Day / Saba New Year April 5 Good Friday April 28 Idul Adha Great Day May 16 Ascention day of Christ May 19 Hijriah New Year June 2 Waisak Day July 28 Maulid of Prophet Mumammad August 17 National Independence Day Dec 8 Isra Miraj of Prophet Muhammad December 25 Christmas Day Top Asia Travel || Indonesia Hotel and Resorts